Posts tagged: green
How To: Make Eco-hip Paper Ornaments
By ModHomeEcTeacher
STOP!! Don't even go down the cheapy Christmas ornament aisle. Look what you can make from paper. One is done by quilling, rolling and gluing pieces of paper.
Painting with Plants - The Living Wall.
By Chrisjob
Designer Kari Elwell Katzander has painted a wall for the PNC bank building in Pittsburgh...
and, it's alive.
Solar Spanish Tiles.
By ChrisjobNo more big boxes atop your roof...from now on, you can go green Mediterranean -style.
Solé Power Tiles allow homeowners to make eco-friendly choices without having to sacrifice style...if you want a blue mission roof, that is.
"Created by SRS Energy, the Solé Power Tile features flexible solar panels produced by United Solar Ovonic. Each of these is embedded inside the high-performance polymer tiles, which are lightweight, unbreakable and » READ MORE
10 Ways to Green Residence Hall Life.
By ChrisjobLiving on campus can be quite conducive to lowering your carbon impact...Sure, meal plans don't usually include slow food swipes, but living in close quarters can cut on energy costs, students walk and use public transportation often, and are all about reuse in the used textbook market and the semesterly dumpster dives.
Wanna add a few more green gestures to dorm life? Check out these ten tips from author Diane Rixon. No longer maintaining und » READ MORE
DIY Cardboard Laptop Stand
By DIY Maven
Green upgrader Matt Embrey shows us how to turn cardboard into an awesome laptop stand. To make one for yourself, you'll need a few things, which you most likely have on hand.
Solar-Powered MicroHouse
By DIY MavenTiny and off the grid, could there be anything better? This 100 square foot home is part of the Human Landscape exhibit currently underway in City Hall Park in Burlington, Vermont, which runs until October 24, 2009. » READ MORE
The Trash Temple.
By ChrisjobBuddy, if we'd had one of these on the playground when I was a kid, "King of the Hill" would have been a whole different experience.
This ziggurat of zaniness was created by Salzig Design, a graphic and industrial design firm. It was built in Heijplaat, an old neighborhood in Rotterdam, and made from 100 tons of plastic bottle bales.
Via TreeHugger.
Easy Steps to Being Greener
By MarvinWindowsThis story from The Good Human blog proves that homeowners don’t have to install solar panels or spend a fortune to be more environmentally friendly on a daily basis. There are some very small changes you can make that will go a long way toward a greener life. 
- Office paper and envelopes: Buy 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper products. They’re available everywhere and they are actually a little cheaper than the virgin paper version.
Eco Friendly Alternative: Reface Laminate Countertops
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Ugly laminate countertops can make us do crazy things, like trying to paint them. I've never really tried it but the thought has crossed my mind. Take a look at this resurfacing system that was developed in Canada and is being sold by ecocountertopsUSA, Canada and Australia. » READ MORE
NoonSolar Bags: Solar Power Your Electronics with Your Bag!
By ChrisjobNow, you can not only live off the grid, but you can walk off of it as well. Inhabitat highlights NoonSolar bags, "slick messengers and purses collect the rays of the sun and churn them into fresh juice for your PDA, iPod or other must-be-charged gadget."
They're quite pricey, but think of all the batteries you'll save.
Wood Slice Walkway.
By Chrisjob"This wonderful wood sliced walkway was photographed by Katy Elliott during a trip to the Portland Flower Show earlier this year. Assuming you had some rot resistant wood, this would be a great use of old or found material."
Completely DiY-able, and a great reuse of available materials.
How To: Use Air Conditioner Condensation to Water Plants.
By ChrisjobCondensation...it's everyone's first science experiment. Place a cold thing in a warm environment, and water vapor gets cooled to its dew point.
So, what's a big cold thing in an even bigger warm environment? Well, your air conditioner, for one, and it condensates with the best of them. Translation: free water, perfect for giving your garden a drink.
From DIYNetwork: "No matter what kind of air conditioner you have, whole house or window box, it » READ MORE
Pillow Talk: Harvesting Plaid Fabric
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Day 3 of Pillow Talk over on my blog has lots of step by step photos showing you how to "harvest" fabric from a Goodwill garment to use for pillows, trim or anything else you can think of.
Eco-Friendly Options for Floor Covering
By MarvinWindowsCarefully choosing your floor coverings can help prevent another heap of discarded carpet from joining the approximately 5 billion pounds of used carpeting that are disposed of in landfills each year, according to the Green Seal Choose Green Report.
Choosing the right floor covering might save you from ditching carpet a few years down the road, allow you to pick a covering that was manufactured using less energy or chemicals, or can be cleaned m » READ MORE
Pot Scrubbing Natural Green Cleaners
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: designconscious
Green cleaning of pots and pans is undoubtedly the ugly stepsister of say, green freshening and cleaning of the house. However, scrubbing the leftover crud off small and large pots and pans should not be overlooked in your overall effort for greening your entire life and your daily chores.
eHow shows you "how" to do almost everything in lif » READ MORE
Modern Desert Home
By DIY MavenThis home in Pioneertown, CA was designed by architect Lloyd Russell. His customer wanted something simple. The 'ultimate desert structure' is made with recycled materials and features its own canopy that not only provides shade and shelter, it creates a passive cooling method too.
Sew Your Own Cheap & Easy Produce Bags
By DIY Maven
A while back I picked up a set of three produce bags at my local co-op for about 9 bucks. I love them, but I must admit I did balk at the price. The always very crafty Linda at Craftstylish shows us how easy it is to sew our own CHEAP produce bags using mesh fabric. To make some, you'll need the following » READ MORE
Green DIY Biz Cards
By SustainableSuppers
Hiya!
Just uploaded a post on turning junk mail and old holiday cards into business cards.
http://www.sustainablesuppers.com/bizcard/
The Big Corporate Behemoth under whose employ I once toiled used to take care of that whole networking/printing shazam. But this week, after RSVPing to an alumni function, I was seized by the fact that, yes, Virginia, (a more mundane state) I needed business cards.
Except. I’m someone who turns apple » READ MORE
How To: Water Conservation Techniques that Make Every Drop Count.
By ChrisjobThis June, Treehugger has been devoting a great deal of research and articles to issues of fresh water. To kick off the feature, they've collected some tremendous resources to conserve, cut back, and reuse on a daily basis. Check out a few links below, and click here for the full article.
Water Basics
How to Go Green: Water
Conserve Water Outside
a few easy ways to conserve.
Cutting down water use in the garden
Conserve Water Inside
7 important qu » READ MORE
5 Green Ways to Keep Your Upholstery Clean and Pretty
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo: Channel 4.com
Any little bit of dirt, oil or food on a plain sofa and, YUK! It's embarrassing to run around hiding the stains when friends come over. Stain guarding the fabric is a big seller but » READ MORE
