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Recently we saw a team of students at MIT develop an energy harnessing shock absorber system that could provide electricity for your next-gen electric cars, and today we have another green design from the same institute. “Bicilavadora” is a new pedal-powered washing machine that has been designed by a team of students at MIT using nothing more than an old oil drum, an old bicycle and some pieces of plastic joined together.     Full article


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We're shopping for land in Hungary and while prices are relatively low, when compared to those in Scotland, it's possible that our budget will only stretch to a 1-, or 2-acre plot. Ideally we're looking for 4 or 5 acres minimum however 1 or 2 acres will be suitable. With this in mind I'm collecting information and learning how to "survive" on smaller plots. Download: Start-a-1-acre-self-sufficient-homestead


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Various 'How to' articles "Just click on the How To Video and learn How to Install It All. You will find just about anything you do-it-yourselfers want. How To Install things like How to Install Solar Panels; install marble countertops; install switches; install a shower; install attic insulation; install bathroom tiles; install knotty pine boards; install ceramic tile; install a dishwasher; install a pocket door; install crown molding; install a garbage disposal; install and layout for air duct system; and much much more." Read the article


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BuildIt Solar Water


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This should be an interesting project and hugely useful for the Pomáz site. How to build a D.I.Y. Solar Shower via TreeHugger


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Free Water UK Rainharvesting Systems Rainwater Harvesting FreeRain The UK Rainwater Harvesting Association


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When it rains in urban areas stormwater washes over streets, roofs, paved areas and other impervious surfaces moving large volumes of water, sediment and pollution to sewers and adjoining water bodies. We can all help reduce this run-off and the pollution it carries by managing the rain that falls on our property. Learn how to start harvesting your rain. The differences between impermeable and permeable paving, and how these differences in combination with different landscaping styles affect the amount of runoff run-off generated during rainfall, are equally important. Rain Barrels, University...


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Greywater Action


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