http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:04:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Theoretical-wave-action-pump-making-fresh-water-a/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/A21I/HHS9QDBH/FXLA21IHHS9QDBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/A21I/HHS9QDBH/FXLA21IHHS9QDBH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/A21I/HHS9QDBH/FXLA21IHHS9QDBH.SMALL.jpg glfurn The theory: use wave action from the ocean to pump sea water uphill through a series of one way valves and reduced piping to a lipped dome reservoir, catching fresh water condensating inside the dome in the "lip", returning the sea water back to the ocean, thereby allowing hydro electric generation ...
By: glfurn

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:45:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-water-solar-collector-controller-with-thermost/
Hot water solar collector controller with thermostat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/QJZR/HGH71HCS/F2UQJZRHGH71HCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/QJZR/HGH71HCS/F2UQJZRHGH71HCS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/QJZR/HGH71HCS/F2UQJZRHGH71HCS.SMALL.jpg alv001 The collector is controlled very simply – the temperature measured by the collector and the water heating tank (boiler). When the water temperature in the solar collector is higher than  boiler, controller turns on the pump and the heat transfer from the collector to hot water storage begins. When t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 04:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Water-Hose-Basket/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/1DEF/HBXWRFOI/FSI1DEFHBXWRFOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/1DEF/HBXWRFOI/FSI1DEFHBXWRFOI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/1DEF/HBXWRFOI/FSI1DEFHBXWRFOI.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts The background story of this hose basket is one of DETERMINATION.  Really.  I had to finish this project.  Maybe some of you can relate.... It started out as a Pinterest pin, such a cool idea to reuse an old (or new I suppose) garden hose that would have ended up in the landfill. The pin ended up b...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:53:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Homemade-Organic-Herbal-Shampoo/
A Homemade Herbal Shampoo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/2OHR/HAQ33HB3/FEA2OHRHAQ33HB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/2OHR/HAQ33HB3/FEA2OHRHAQ33HB3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/2OHR/HAQ33HB3/FEA2OHRHAQ33HB3.SMALL.jpg sunshiine I never had to worry about my hair until I moved to the Southwest. In the 70's I used to buy Yucca Dew shampoo which made my hair so manageable but it was discontinued and I could no longer find it. I started using other brands with great disappointment! I have used Tea Tree shampoo but was not fond...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:17:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Instant-Greenhouse-pallet-wrap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/CSF8/H5Y9VPPL/F8DCSF8H5Y9VPPL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/CSF8/H5Y9VPPL/F8DCSF8H5Y9VPPL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/CSF8/H5Y9VPPL/F8DCSF8H5Y9VPPL.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is not the prettiest greenhouse BUT it does work very well. I have tested standard pallet wrap for UV and it has surpassed 2 years without a problem. The wrap clings and if wrapped properly, it will not separate in winds exceeding 35 miles per hour. Maximum temperature difference with a 4x8 ft ...
By: GREENPOWERSCIENCE

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:23:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-12-Volt-Chlorine-Producing-Unit-for-Water-Puri/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/8PCO/H58P332M/FV18PCOH58P332M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/8PCO/H58P332M/FV18PCOH58P332M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/8PCO/H58P332M/FV18PCOH58P332M.SMALL.jpg tngun Today’s project is a device used to create a practically inexhaustible supply of the same disinfecting solution as the calcium hypochlorite makes. IF you want to go off grid, you have to have a supply of safe drinking water.  This instuctable shows how I built an inexpensive way of purifying water...
By: tngun

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 04:10:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reduce-your-bathroom-water-expend/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/CYXK/H2MYJZ5Q/FU1CYXKH2MYJZ5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/CYXK/H2MYJZ5Q/FU1CYXKH2MYJZ5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/CYXK/H2MYJZ5Q/FU1CYXKH2MYJZ5Q.SMALL.jpg idanstark The most wasteful instrument of water in the house is the toilet. In the US, the toilets can hold up to 15 litters of water and use those 15 litters in each flud. To diecrees the water spent in the toilet, we'll put a bottle in the, filled with water, do it'll sink, and the bottle will catch some ...
By: idanstark

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 14:54:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-lemonade/
St. Patricks Green lemonade! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/3PSX/GZQR1R7A/FI13PSXGZQR1R7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/3PSX/GZQR1R7A/FI13PSXGZQR1R7A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/3PSX/GZQR1R7A/FI13PSXGZQR1R7A.SMALL.jpg build52 GREEN, I love the color green,so I thought it would be cool to make green lemonade for St. Patricks day which is Sat.....                Lets get started on creating some extreme, homemade green lemonade. What you need... O.k. the things you will need are; water gal. pitcher green  food dye lemo...
By: build52

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:47:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-my-water-saving-valve-box/
Using my water saving valve box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/BQI6/GJQEA3SH/FZCBQI6GJQEA3SH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/BQI6/GJQEA3SH/FZCBQI6GJQEA3SH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/BQI6/GJQEA3SH/FZCBQI6GJQEA3SH.SMALL.jpg drewgrey Last year I built a valve box to recycle water that would be wasted in the summer and to prevent mud in the winter. http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-saving-valve-box/ to see how I built it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mzX0rRXf4s&feature=player_embedded null null close up of ...
By: drewgrey

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:14:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Floating-Water-Garden-out-of-Natural/
How to make a Floating Water Garden out of Natural Materials! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/0KFH/GMX1STSN/F8P0KFHGMX1STSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/0KFH/GMX1STSN/F8P0KFHGMX1STSN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/0KFH/GMX1STSN/F8P0KFHGMX1STSN.SMALL.jpg Parsons_Lab_Group These instructions tell you how to make a green floating garden.  This project was inspired by the Gowanus Canal which is highly polluted and in need of serious clean up.  This water garden could potentially clean up the canal by filtering the toxins and pollutants out of the water and putting oxyge...
By: Parsons_Lab_Group

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 May 2011 19:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/materials-tool/
Rainwater Catchment... cheap & simple! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/U57N/GKS0VMLU/FYDU57NGKS0VMLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/U57N/GKS0VMLU/FYDU57NGKS0VMLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/U57N/GKS0VMLU/FYDU57NGKS0VMLU.SMALL.jpg houndstoothy This is a cheap and simple way to create a rainwater catchment system.  It takes about an hour from start to finish, the only tool I used was a utility knife, and it costs under $15.  Hopefully this project should be accessible to just about everyone.  This is a good project for city dwellers with l...
By: houndstoothy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:54:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-9-gravity-fed-greywater-system/
A $9 gravity-fed greywater system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/0H13/GHOX637H/F9F0H13GHOX637H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/0H13/GHOX637H/F9F0H13GHOX637H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/0H13/GHOX637H/F9F0H13GHOX637H.SMALL.jpg cavenoid If you have a bathtub or washing machine near a window that is up-slope from a patch of yard that needs water, you can greywater easily with a minimal investment from the hardware store and household items.  NOTE: make sure you use earth-friendly cleaning products if you do this! There are a lot of...
By: cavenoid

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:02:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-collect-balcony-rain-water-for-free/
How to collect balcony rain water for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/8EG5/GAA0EQVW/FM18EG5GAA0EQVW.SMALL.jpg atyk I've recently started gardening on my small balcony, finally. It's lovely to see little green plants growing from tiny seeds and all, but sometimes I forget to water my plants because I just can't be bothered. Since there's no water source on my balcony, I have to bring water from either the kitche...
By: atyk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:22:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-dishwasher-energy-saver/
How to make a dishwasher energy saver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B6SV/G7DY859A/FS9B6SVG7DY859A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B6SV/G7DY859A/FS9B6SVG7DY859A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B6SV/G7DY859A/FS9B6SVG7DY859A.SMALL.jpg jtlien In Oslo Norway they have built an heat recovery plant attached to their sewage treatment plant.   In our houses we heat hot water only to flush most of this hot water down the drain.   A dishwasher will heat the water it uses (6 to 10 gallons) to 140-150F.   Since there are about 8 pounds of water p...
By: jtlien

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:37:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Handmade-Paper/
How to Make Handmade Paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/260W/G7DYYGIX/FOR260WG7DYYGIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/260W/G7DYYGIX/FOR260WG7DYYGIX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/260W/G7DYYGIX/FOR260WG7DYYGIX.SMALL.jpg lapapeleria  I absolutely love to make paper. It's been a business for me for a while. So many people ask me how I do it and they are fascinated by the results. I have perfected a way to make fine paper. Most paper making tutorials teach you how to make paper, but they don't tell you the secret to getting a fin...
By: lapapeleria

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:48:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ECO-FRENDLY-BAMBOO-WATERBOTTLE/
ECO-FRENDLY BAMBOO WATERBOTTLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/5SSD/FZG43C7E/FHT5SSDFZG43C7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/5SSD/FZG43C7E/FHT5SSDFZG43C7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/5SSD/FZG43C7E/FHT5SSDFZG43C7E.SMALL.jpg RastaMonkey I think this is one of my greatest ideas. Its afordable, easy to make, environmentaly great, fun, and fashonable. This is my instructable for the converse contest so please vote for me. The bottle is made of one section of bamboo with one section cut off for the cap. I used cork to fit the cap insi...
By: RastaMonkey

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:34:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Milk-Jug-Raft/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/E1UM/FYIYO38G/F6EE1UMFYIYO38G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/E1UM/FYIYO38G/F6EE1UMFYIYO38G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/E1UM/FYIYO38G/F6EE1UMFYIYO38G.SMALL.jpg DRADIS I thought it would be fun to make a raft out of recycled milk jugs. It was pretty straightforward, just plywood and jugs. It contains 62 bottles, and I used two pieces of 8x10' plywood for the body, and chicken wire for the bottom. Sorry I only have a couple photos, I didn't think to make a step by ...
By: DRADIS

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:23:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Liter-Green-House/
Recycled 2 Liter Green House - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M9DH/FWBNISSZ/FNCM9DHFWBNISSZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M9DH/FWBNISSZ/FNCM9DHFWBNISSZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M9DH/FWBNISSZ/FNCM9DHFWBNISSZ.SMALL.jpg Soodime Make an awesome little green house out of a 2 liter bottle or water bottle! Items You really don't need much, just:2 liter bottle, or water bottleseeds, (obviously you cant plant an orange tree in this, so something small.)knife, or scissors.potting soilwatercotton cloth, or even cotton string. ...
By: Soodime

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:17:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Web-Based-Water-Metering-with-ioBridge/
Web Based Water Metering with ioBridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MUAM/FUI0OXWA/FY3MUAMFUI0OXWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MUAM/FUI0OXWA/FY3MUAMFUI0OXWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/MUAM/FUI0OXWA/FY3MUAMFUI0OXWA.SMALL.jpg jasonT After the real-time power meter project I did back in January, the next logical step seemed to be an ioBridge based water meter. Lets face it, power conservation isn't going to save the planet on it's own. There are plenty of resources besides electrical power that each of us use on a daily basis. A...
By: jasonT

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 07:29:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/55-gallon-barrel-dry-well/
55 gallon barrel dry well - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/GXLV/FUI0WJ4E/FZUGXLVFUI0WJ4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/GXLV/FUI0WJ4E/FZUGXLVFUI0WJ4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/GXLV/FUI0WJ4E/FZUGXLVFUI0WJ4E.SMALL.jpg missplumeau I had a section of my backyard that turned into a river during heavy rain. Then the water pooled for a while less than 10 feet from my house and finally made its way along the "path of least resistance" into my basement.After listening to he advise from several people I decided to create a Dry Well....
By: missplumeau

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 May 2009 17:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Ways-to-Save-Water/
5 Ways to Save Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/4K89/FTDBNCZ4/FOB4K89FTDBNCZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/4K89/FTDBNCZ4/FOB4K89FTDBNCZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/4K89/FTDBNCZ4/FOB4K89FTDBNCZ4.SMALL.jpg 0.9.390 In this instructable you will learn how to save water. Read this seriously or for pleasure it doesn't make a difference to me. P.S. this is my first instructable so it won't be great. P.S.S. I would enjoy your critism and ratings so please comment!!! 1. Rainbarrel Catch the rain in a barrel. Usu...
By: 0.9.390

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:21:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Live-Green/
How To Live Green! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/YR56/FT17YIXW/FNUYR56FT17YIXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/YR56/FT17YIXW/FNUYR56FT17YIXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/YR56/FT17YIXW/FNUYR56FT17YIXW.SMALL.jpg ExplosiveSillyPutty Are you one of those people in this world that want to live green? Do you want to be able to say "Hey, I made an impact on the world!" Do want to brag to your neighbors by saying "Ha, ha, I'm Greener than you!!!" If you said YES to any of these things this insructable is for You! This instructable w...
By: ExplosiveSillyPutty

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2009 09:47:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arylics-Sketch-Book-going-green/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/YQB5/FSSIUI1L/FGWYQB5FSSIUI1L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/YQB5/FSSIUI1L/FGWYQB5FSSIUI1L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/YQB5/FSSIUI1L/FGWYQB5FSSIUI1L.SMALL.jpg arylic Going green is always in my mind and i keep on making my own designs and concepts where i would be able to regain this and incorporate all this into my final inventions. My original intentions were to keep this sketches and designs safely and when i have a sponsor or materials i would make prototype...
By: arylic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:55:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-the-bottle-save-water/
Save the bottle, save water! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/C2KR/FQMXESVE/FUVC2KRFQMXESVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/C2KR/FQMXESVE/FUVC2KRFQMXESVE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/C2KR/FQMXESVE/FUVC2KRFQMXESVE.SMALL.jpg aohster Toilets typically use 1.5 to 3+ gallons of water per flush. Unless the toilet uses a special gray water system, it uses the same tap water as your sinks and showers. To save some of this water, place your water bottle in your toilet tank. This will keep the bottle out of the landfill and save water ...
By: aohster

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:57:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Gyro-Throw/
Water Bottle Gyro-Throw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/64O4/FPWWR3GD/FNH64O4FPWWR3GD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/64O4/FPWWR3GD/FNH64O4FPWWR3GD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/64O4/FPWWR3GD/FNH64O4FPWWR3GD.SMALL.jpg itsthatsguy Your probably asking "whats a Gyrothrow"? well its a hollow foot ball with grooves like a propeller in the sides give it a spiral movment as well as thrust as it glides effortlessly though the air.This project takes about 5 minutes.If you like this water - bottle idea please vote for it in the water...
By: itsthatsguy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:56:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Showerglass/
Showerglass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/Y9X5/FPWWW3C6/FOXY9X5FPWWW3C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/Y9X5/FPWWW3C6/FOXY9X5FPWWW3C6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/Y9X5/FPWWW3C6/FOXY9X5FPWWW3C6.SMALL.jpg Doctor What One of the biggest green killers in our homes is the shower. Heated water is expensive too! It can cost as much as ten cents per minute. So, you know that half hour shower? It's costing you three dollars! Five minutes is plenty of time to take a shower, and for the Tap'dNY contest, I've found t...
By: Doctor What

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:38:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shower-Caddy-from-Recycled-Water-Bottle/
The Simple Mans Shower Caddy from Recycled Water Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/HMV0/FPQLEOG7/FX4HMV0FPQLEOG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/HMV0/FPQLEOG7/FX4HMV0FPQLEOG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/HMV0/FPQLEOG7/FX4HMV0FPQLEOG7.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt This I'ble will show you how to craft a shower caddy from a used Water Bottle. Not only is this project functional, but more importantly it looks good too. Organise and store your soap or razor, in this neat little shower caddy. This is a entry to the "Keep the bottle" contest. Please take the t...
By: Lftndbt

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:17:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-368-Billion-Gallons-of-H20-Per-Year/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/FA1W/FNI43X8Y/FG4FA1WFNI43X8Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/FA1W/FNI43X8Y/FG4FA1WFNI43X8Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/FA1W/FNI43X8Y/FG4FA1WFNI43X8Y.SMALL.jpg leevonk use waste water to flush your toilet2007 estimate f households:111,162,259(http://www.census.gov/population/projections/nation/hh-fam/table1n.txt)average annual household water use:127,400 gallonspercentage used for toilets:26.7% = 33,124 gallons per household per year(http://www.toiletabcs.com/toil...
By: leevonk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:30:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/plastic-bag-jar-gasket-and-handle/
plastic bag jar gasket and handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/UAVE/FMZAFWBJ/FPUUAVEFMZAFWBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/UAVE/FMZAFWBJ/FPUUAVEFMZAFWBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/UAVE/FMZAFWBJ/FPUUAVEFMZAFWBJ.SMALL.jpg cmrc I got the inspiration for this project here: plastic bag gasket. The premise is to create a nice gasket and a handy carrying device all at the same time. I took Tim's great idea and rather than trim the bag, I used the extra raw material to create a handle. parts list: You will need 2 things.1...
By: cmrc

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2008 10:48:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-save-water/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/AX32/FFAOSJ57/FJXAX32FFAOSJ57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/AX32/FFAOSJ57/FJXAX32FFAOSJ57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/AX32/FFAOSJ57/FJXAX32FFAOSJ57.SMALL.jpg karramarro An easy way of saving water with your everyday shower
By: karramarro

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:12:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Boycott-the-Bottle/
How to Boycott the Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0080/FEVP6WDK/FV80080FEVP6WDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0080/FEVP6WDK/FV80080FEVP6WDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/0080/FEVP6WDK/FV80080FEVP6WDK.SMALL.jpg nerdnurture Have you ever wanted to start something GREEN in your community but just didn't know where to start? This instructable will guide you through organizing a successful water bottle boycott in your school or workplace. I have even included my order form template, and you can even see my logo and sour...
By: nerdnurture

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:32:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-the-Planet--DRINK-TAP-WATER/
Save the Planet: DRINK TAP WATER!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/QLM3/FEMY2SKC/FDHQLM3FEMY2SKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/QLM3/FEMY2SKC/FDHQLM3FEMY2SKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/QLM3/FEMY2SKC/FDHQLM3FEMY2SKC.SMALL.jpg linuxmom One of the best ways to help save our planet is to start drinking tap water. Forget the bottle. USE THE TAP By drinking tap water you are saving not only the materials and energy resoursces to bottle the water (PLASTIC!) and prevent all that waste from ending up in our landfills FOREVER. (Don't...
By: linuxmom

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Make Your Soap More Efficient and Save Money - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/N64X/FEC1PNKT/F40N64XFEC1PNKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/N64X/FEC1PNKT/F40N64XFEC1PNKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/N64X/FEC1PNKT/F40N64XFEC1PNKT.SMALL.jpg pingmaster Is soap getting too expensive? Do you find yourself pondering the merits of not washing? Here is any easy way to stretch the lifetime of your soap while using it more efficiently. This instructable will help you make a soap dispenser much like those in doctor's offices and medical buildings, wher...
By: pingmaster

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:26:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Room-by-room-steps-to-reduce-global-warming-and-yo/
Room by room steps to reduce global warming and your electricity bill. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/T6BE/F3KLNTU7/FXDT6BEF3KLNTU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/T6BE/F3KLNTU7/FXDT6BEF3KLNTU7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/T6BE/F3KLNTU7/FXDT6BEF3KLNTU7.SMALL.jpg stranoster This is an instructable designed to cost next to nothing (except in the case of new things like dishwashers:) and reduce out global footprint. A movie I think you should all see first is this LinkThis is interesting as well LinkThanks to Greenpeace for the picture.Also, basically, no matter what, wh...
By: stranoster

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Recreate a Vanishing Ecosystem : The Eastern Vernal Pool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEM/3P1B/F4WY0ILB/FEM3P1BF4WY0ILB.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEM/3P1B/F4WY0ILB/FEM3P1BF4WY0ILB.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEM/3P1B/F4WY0ILB/FEM3P1BF4WY0ILB.SMALL.jpg Tool Using Animal Although the best choice would be to not destroy our environment to begin with, it comes too late for the vernal pool. Vernal pools are seasonally flooded pockets of wetland that serve as breeding grounds for both obligate and facultative species. Most salamanders, toads and tree frogs rely on these...
By: Tool Using Animal

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