How to... Archives – The Green Optimistic https://www.greenoptimistic.com/category/green-tech-2/how-to/ green tech news, since 2008 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:59:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 2667534 How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Vacation https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-plan-an-eco-friendly-vacation-20210331/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-plan-an-eco-friendly-vacation-20210331/#respond Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:59:52 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68991 For those that are environmentally conscious, there are many frustrations with the travel industry. Due to transportation emissions and lack of opportunities to practice environmentally friendly practices, it can be difficult to travel in a socially responsible way. Thankfully, there are many ways that the travel industry has shifted to provide eco-friendly options for travelers. […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-plan-an-eco-friendly-vacation-20210331/feed/ 0 68991 12 Ways to Improve Your Car’s Fuel Efficiency https://www.greenoptimistic.com/12-ways-to-improve-your-cars-fuel-efficiency-20190531/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/12-ways-to-improve-your-cars-fuel-efficiency-20190531/#comments Fri, 31 May 2019 07:18:20 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68452 Summer vacations, even day-to-day commutes and other travels, can become costly pretty quick. Between hotel expenses, food, gasoline, entertainment expenditures and souvenirs, taking out a significant loan to cover your planned adventures may not be out of the question. Fortunately, simple actions can be taken to reduce these costs. One of those actions involves improving your fuel […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/12-ways-to-improve-your-cars-fuel-efficiency-20190531/feed/ 3 68452 20 free and cheap ways to improve energy efficiency at home https://www.greenoptimistic.com/20-free-and-cheap-ways-to-improve-energy-efficiency-at-home-20190513/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/20-free-and-cheap-ways-to-improve-energy-efficiency-at-home-20190513/#respond Mon, 13 May 2019 16:18:31 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68354 A simple attitude towards improving your home energy efficiency is to start with simple and cheap actions. Believe it or not, simple solutions might generate a big impact on your water or energy bill. So with the money saved, you can go on working on more ambitious projects. First, gather all your gas and electric […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/20-free-and-cheap-ways-to-improve-energy-efficiency-at-home-20190513/feed/ 0 68354 Recycle Old Jeans to Make a Cool Laptop Bag https://www.greenoptimistic.com/recycled-jeans-laptop-bag-20190417/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/recycled-jeans-laptop-bag-20190417/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2019 06:43:19 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68212 Sometimes you have to move your laptop and don’t have a comfortable and safe way of carrying it. This quick and simple guide will show you how you can make a bag for your computer using recycled old jeans. You will just need old jeans, scissors and thread and needle. That will be all! Let’s […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/recycled-jeans-laptop-bag-20190417/feed/ 0 68212 How to Make a Cooking Knife from Recycled Aluminum Foil https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-cooking-knife-recycled-aluminum-foil-20190415/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-cooking-knife-recycled-aluminum-foil-20190415/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:31:58 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68204 Believe it or not, with aluminium foil you can create a very sharp knife. You will need a few tools and some patience, but the final outcome is worth it. Albeit interesting, this is not a very green project if you don’t use recycled aluminum. However, the maker in this video probably didn’t think of […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-cooking-knife-recycled-aluminum-foil-20190415/feed/ 1 68204 How to Build the Greenhouse of the Future https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-the-greenhouse-of-the-future-20190326/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-the-greenhouse-of-the-future-20190326/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:36:02 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68106 Living in a sustainable way is one of our generation’s biggest challenges. Nowadays, most people living in major cities have to spend a lot of money on food with high levels of pesticides on their daily diets. Moreover, most of the electric systems are still powered by non-renewable energy sources. To generate an alternative to […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-the-greenhouse-of-the-future-20190326/feed/ 0 68106 This Net is Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-net-recycled-plastic-bottles-20190319/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-net-recycled-plastic-bottles-20190319/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:42:35 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68098 You can do a nice and colourfull net using just plastic bottles! This is just one of the many ways you can reuse plastic bottles. This simple guide will teach you how to do it What you will need 3 bottles of plastic of a different colour 5 packing ring 1 cutter blade without the […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-net-recycled-plastic-bottles-20190319/feed/ 0 68098 How to Build a DIY Evaporative Air Cooler in a Bucket https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-a-diy-evaporative-air-cooler-in-a-bucket-20190310/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-a-diy-evaporative-air-cooler-in-a-bucket-20190310/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:12:40 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68016 Have you ever notice how it’s often cooler near a lake on a hot summer day? Especially if there’s a slight breeze? It’s not just the breeze, you are feeling the air cooler because of the water evaporating. When evaporation occurs, water absorbs all the heat from the surroundings and take it with it. Cool […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-a-diy-evaporative-air-cooler-in-a-bucket-20190310/feed/ 0 68016 Building This DIY Solar Air Heater Can Save You $1000 per Winter https://www.greenoptimistic.com/building-this-diy-solar-air-heater-can-save-you-1000-per-winter-20190307/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/building-this-diy-solar-air-heater-can-save-you-1000-per-winter-20190307/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:37:24 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=68006 The solar air heating collector is a quick and simple way to get started on alternative energy. Although is a quite simple array, it can make you save a lot of money on energy bills. Just basic thermodynamics, not moving parts, cheap and effective. How does it work? Thermosiphon Diagram – Hot/Cold Air Flow The […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/building-this-diy-solar-air-heater-can-save-you-1000-per-winter-20190307/feed/ 5 68006 How to Encourage Others to Recycle (Nicely) https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-encourage-others-to-recycle-nicely-20190227/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-encourage-others-to-recycle-nicely-20190227/#respond Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:12:07 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=67955 I can’t think of any good reasons not to recycle. It’s relatively easy, affordable, saves your city money, and it can make a huge difference in the world around us—plus, hey, it just feels good! So why not extend that pleasure to your family, friends, neighbors, and community? If you can make a huge difference […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-encourage-others-to-recycle-nicely-20190227/feed/ 0 67955 How to Build Your Own Plastic Recycling Plant https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-your-own-plastic-recycling-plant-20190219/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-your-own-plastic-recycling-plant-20190219/#respond Tue, 19 Feb 2019 06:29:21 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=67906 In 2013 Dave Hakkens, a young guy from the Netherlands started this small movement called “Precious Plastic”. His idea is to boost plastic recycling around the world by making it accessible to everyone. Changing the idea that plastic recycling is only for big companies or people that counts on large amounts of money. His project […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-your-own-plastic-recycling-plant-20190219/feed/ 0 67906 How to Build a Mini Hydroelectric Generator from Washing Machine Parts https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-mini-hydroelectric-generator-washing-machine/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-mini-hydroelectric-generator-washing-machine/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:38:43 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=67543 In this video we will see how an old washing machine is converted into a little hydroelectric generator for powering an off the grid house. Essentially, what he does is attaching a Pelton wheel to the shaft, diverting some of the water through a pipe and the difference in height between the water intake and […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-mini-hydroelectric-generator-washing-machine/feed/ 0 67543 How to Build The Fog Catcher and Get Water from the Clouds https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-fog-catcher-water-clouds/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-fog-catcher-water-clouds/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 20:43:42 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=67529 In Lima Peru lives Abel Cruz, better known as “The Fog Catcher”. In this city built over a desert this simple technology is helping to highly improve people’s lives getting water from the fog banks. Getting clean water shouldn’t be a problem when our own specie is already planning how to colonize Mars. However, it […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-fog-catcher-water-clouds/feed/ 0 67529 How to Convert a Full-Suspension Bike to Electric https://www.greenoptimistic.com/convert-full-suspension-bike-electric/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/convert-full-suspension-bike-electric/#respond Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:20:09 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=66970 For sure, you know what e-bikes are, and you probably own one or have plans to buy one in the near future. Imagine driving through the city, or even go off-road, on something that can be both a scooter and a bicycle, depending on what you want, but that is not the cheapest thing to […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/convert-full-suspension-bike-electric/feed/ 0 66970 How to Build a DIY Bicycle Powered Generator https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-diy-bicycle-powered-generator-20180726/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-diy-bicycle-powered-generator-20180726/#respond Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:04:28 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=66481 The Instructable user henrycaleb wrote a guide on how to create bicycle powered generator using a bike, an alternator, a car battery, a belt, and a wooden frame to connect all of the components together. Step 1: Gather Materials Tools: Drill Drill bits of many sizes Lug nuts Ratchet and socket set Large amount of […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-diy-bicycle-powered-generator-20180726/feed/ 0 66481 DIY Wind Turbine From a Cardboard Roll https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-turbine-cardboard-20180726/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-turbine-cardboard-20180726/#respond Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:24:39 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=66465 Instructables user ahmedebeed555 found a way to build a DIY wind turbine from a cardboard roll. He explained how he did it in his post on the website. Ahmed successfully made a rotating simple wind turbine out of recycled materials. Step 1: Materials and Tools Materials: Motor – Wind turbine motor/generator. He used a 120 […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-turbine-cardboard-20180726/feed/ 0 66465 Kelvin’s Water Dropper – How to Build a Water-Powered Spark Generator https://www.greenoptimistic.com/kelvin-water-dropper-diy-spark-generator-20180721/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/kelvin-water-dropper-diy-spark-generator-20180721/#respond Sat, 21 Jul 2018 20:13:34 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=66303 The instructables’ user KentG13 showed how we can make a Kelvin’s Water Dropper (also called Kelvin’s Thunderstorm) at home in a “Macgyver” style. The device uses falling water to generate voltage differences by electrostatic induction occurring between interconnected, oppositely charged systems. It can put out several thousand volts of electricity, but because of low amperage, […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/kelvin-water-dropper-diy-spark-generator-20180721/feed/ 0 66303 Solar Panel That You Can Make at Home For $30 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-panel-that-you-can-make-at-home-for-30-20180721/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-panel-that-you-can-make-at-home-for-30-20180721/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2018 20:02:36 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=66305 Solar panel and solar power are among the hottest topics in social media right now. However, the majority of people think that they are very expensive. Instructables’ user BrotherJames8765 doesn’t think so, he built a solar panel for less than $30. It doesn’t include all the downstream gizmos of the panel’s output such as regulators, […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-panel-that-you-can-make-at-home-for-30-20180721/feed/ 1 66305 How to Build a DIY Savonius Wind Turbine https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-diy-savonius-wind-turbine-20180711/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-diy-savonius-wind-turbine-20180711/#respond Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:23:06 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=65689 Here’s a design of a Savonius vertical axis wind turbine developed by a group of people and posted on Instructables under the username lisa-torstenson. Their goal was to create a wind turbine that would be stable and resilient. Almost all of their materials were recycled or reused. Step 1: Gather Materials Since the goal was to […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-diy-savonius-wind-turbine-20180711/feed/ 0 65689 How to Build a DIY Aeroelastic Flutter Energy Harvester https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-a-diy-aeroelastic-flutter-energy-harvester-20180709/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-a-diy-aeroelastic-flutter-energy-harvester-20180709/#respond Mon, 09 Jul 2018 19:37:53 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=65602 Aeroelastic flutter is the back and forth motion of an object caused by the air flow. An example is the shaking of a plane’s wings during turbulence. This phenomenon has been used by Instructables user DylanD581 to produce electricity and is even more effective than a wind turbine in low winds. Wind turbines only work […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-build-a-diy-aeroelastic-flutter-energy-harvester-20180709/feed/ 0 65602 Sustainable Building and Material Designs You Can Use in Your Backyard https://www.greenoptimistic.com/sustainable-building-material-designs-20171012/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/sustainable-building-material-designs-20171012/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:46:28 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=64636 While there is, understandably, always a lot of focus on sustainable building design and materials for homes, interior décor, and offices, people who are interested in leading a more eco-friendly lifestyle also long to find ways to keep their backyard additions greener. Read on for some of the coolest sustainable designs you can consider today. […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/sustainable-building-material-designs-20171012/feed/ 0 64636 How to Save Energy in the Kitchen https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-energy-kitchen-20170928/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-energy-kitchen-20170928/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:42:20 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=64504 If you are on a tight budget, looking for more ways to cut costs or you just want to reduce more on your electric bills, and you think you have done all to save energy in your household, then you might want to consider these tips from Zero-Waste Chef. Fortunately, there’s still room for saving […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-energy-kitchen-20170928/feed/ 0 64504 Three Low Tech Upcycling Projects That Can Make a Big Difference! https://www.greenoptimistic.com/three-low-tech-upcycling-projects-can-make-big-difference-20170814/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/three-low-tech-upcycling-projects-can-make-big-difference-20170814/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:33:48 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=64006 Today it is all about tech. We all love the next breakthrough, the next Tesla, the smart grid that will save us all from our own stupidity, and all such wonderful things made possible by ever advancing human ingenuity. But here is the thing; low tech can make as much of a difference as high […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/three-low-tech-upcycling-projects-can-make-big-difference-20170814/feed/ 1 64006 How to Make a DIY Biomass Digester and Save Lots of Money! https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-biomass-digester-20170722/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-biomass-digester-20170722/#respond Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:54:50 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=63866 I threw out a tomato yesterday, and I felt horrible about it! Not that I had much choice, the poor tomato had gone past the point of no return, and the house I am living in doesn’t make compost. While most people associate composting with gardening, it can also create heating gas for your home. […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-biomass-digester-20170722/feed/ 0 63866 How to Practically Save Water (and Money!) at Home https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-save-water-home/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-save-water-home/#respond Tue, 09 May 2017 19:48:28 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=63657 As countries around the world face water shortages and restrictions, many people have had to change they way they look at and approach using water in their homes and lives. Living in South Africa, it happened to us with water shedding too. Here are some of the tips we used to dramatically decrease our water […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-save-water-home/feed/ 0 63657 3 Toy Electric Vehicles to Build With Your Kid https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-toy-electric-vehicles-20170407/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-toy-electric-vehicles-20170407/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2017 06:45:07 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=63555 Electric vehicles are something that fascinate more and more people each day. But until an engineer gets to work at Tesla, he has to have that spark planted in him/her. The video below builds, with an amazing ingenuity, three toy electric vehicles from stuff everyone has around the house. Even more: they’re built from scrap […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-toy-electric-vehicles-20170407/feed/ 0 63555 How To: Natural Ant Control https://www.greenoptimistic.com/natural-ant-control-20170227/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/natural-ant-control-20170227/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:02:33 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=63097 Springtime means that you might be getting some unwelcome house guests. Ants become active after the cold winter, and many people struggle to control them once they get inside of the house. Some people don’t mind using poisons to get rid of them. But if you are like me, you want to limit your exposure […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/natural-ant-control-20170227/feed/ 0 63097 How to Grow Organic Onions in Egg Cartons https://www.greenoptimistic.com/grow-organic-onions-egg-cartons-20170130/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/grow-organic-onions-egg-cartons-20170130/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2017 19:41:31 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=62607 Anyone that likes to cook already knows how important onions are for great, flavorful food. But growing onions is easy, and there are so many kinds you can plant in your garden this spring. Onions break down into three colors, white, yellow and red. Within these three colors there are a wide variety of shapes […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/grow-organic-onions-egg-cartons-20170130/feed/ 0 62607 This DIY Wind Turbine Uses Bike Wheel to Harvest Energy https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-turbine-bike-wheel/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-turbine-bike-wheel/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:37:38 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=62517 This DIY wind turbine is based on ‘Lenz2 lift+drag design’ and made from aluminum lithographic offset printing plates. The designer, Connell, says that the plates can be obtained from a printing company for a cheap price. He said that the turbine should cause approximately 15-30 dollars, including bolts and pop rivets. It is estimated that […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-turbine-bike-wheel/feed/ 0 62517 How to Go Green in The City with DIY Urban Composting https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-urban-composting-20170122/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-urban-composting-20170122/#respond Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:51:01 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=62428 If you live in concrete canyon land, you may think that composting is out of your reach. Well think again! Urban composting is within the reach of anyone, and you will be doing the environment a huge service. DIY composting is for everyone! When potentially compostable material goes to a landfill, the damage done is […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-urban-composting-20170122/feed/ 0 62428 How to Make a DIY Eco Yard to Help Conserve Resources https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-diy-eco-yard/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-diy-eco-yard/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2017 05:50:53 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=62379 A lush green lawn is one of the most common sights in any area where the houses have space for a yard. They are so common and most people never think about what a drain they are on our limited resources. Get your yard earth-friendly, and enjoy more free time in it with a DIY […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-diy-eco-yard/feed/ 0 62379 New High-Performance DIY Battery Made from Scrap Metal Discharges as Quickly as Supercaps https://www.greenoptimistic.com/scrap-metal-diy-battery-20161103/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/scrap-metal-diy-battery-20161103/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:37:02 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=60733 Did you always think high-performance batteries (except for the lemon-copper-zinc experiment) can only be produced in factories? I did too, until today. Well, now a team of graduates and undergraduates from Vanderbilt University just found out a way to produce high-performance rechargeable batteries from metal scraps and a common household chemical: non-toxic, renewable, non-flammable. The team used […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/scrap-metal-diy-battery-20161103/feed/ 0 60733 How to Use an Exhaust Heat Recovery System to Charge up your Phone https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-heat-recovery-system-peltier/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-heat-recovery-system-peltier/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:27:34 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=59625 Although the world is constantly moving towards cleaner and greener means of transportation, a complete transition to these kinds of transport is still years away. So in the meantime, here’s one small technological device that improves the efficiency of conventional engines everywhere. Modern versions of the internal combustion engine found in a typical motor vehicle […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-heat-recovery-system-peltier/feed/ 0 59625 How to Make a Pedal Powered Smoothie Maker https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-pedal-powered-smoothie-maker/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-pedal-powered-smoothie-maker/#respond Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:41:10 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=59549 Would you like to take “healthy living” to the next level? Follow this tutorial and make your own pedal-powered smoothie maker. We all know that the key to healthy living is doing regular exercise, eating healthy food full of fruit and vegg, and of course trying to reduce our personal carbon footprint and promote renewable […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-pedal-powered-smoothie-maker/feed/ 0 59549 How to Green Up Your Kid’s Next Party by Going Retro https://www.greenoptimistic.com/kid-party-green-retro/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/kid-party-green-retro/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:28:30 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=59345 You know the definition of insanity… “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”. If we are wanting to make a difference to our world we are going to need to start doing things differently. Nowadays children’s parties have gotten completely out of hand. No expense is spared and the parties just […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/kid-party-green-retro/feed/ 0 59345 5 Easy Ways to Save Money and Energy at Home https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-money-energy-home/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-money-energy-home/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:15:09 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=59170 The average homeowner spends more than $100 a month on energy bills, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Most people know to turn down the thermostat and shut off lights to save money and energy, but there are other simple and affordable solutions you can make around your home to cut costs and become […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-money-energy-home/feed/ 1 59170 How to Produce Electricity with Only Paper, a Pencil and Tape https://www.greenoptimistic.com/produce-electricity-paper-pencil-tape/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/produce-electricity-paper-pencil-tape/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:24:46 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=59096 Device made using a pencil, some paper and some tape, can generate enough electricity to power small electronics, courtesy of researchers from University of Tokyo. A group of scientists from University of Tokyo and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, built a revolutionary power-generating device, out of every-day, easy to access, cheap stationary materials.  Using […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/produce-electricity-paper-pencil-tape/feed/ 8 59096 Top 4 Energy Drains in US Households (and How to Greenify Them) https://www.greenoptimistic.com/top-energy-drains-households/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/top-energy-drains-households/#respond Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:16:27 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=58433 You only have so many hours in the day, so it makes sense to look at the biggest energy wasters in your home before dealing with the smaller issues. According to Mozo, saving electricity is easy once you figure out what appliances are raising your bill the most. Take care of these issues and enjoy […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/top-energy-drains-households/feed/ 0 58433 How to Green Up Your Home Security Systems https://www.greenoptimistic.com/green-home-security/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/green-home-security/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:13:33 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=57524 Imagine this: small white fence, nice green lawn, some trees, a quite little and cozy house with two of three bedrooms, a nice handcrafted stone alley, a big red door, flowers everywhere, a swing entrance door. This might be my home, your home, or everyone else’s home. This is the place where families gather and […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/green-home-security/feed/ 0 57524 Anyone can Build this DIY Cheap Solar Energy Concentrator https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-solar-energy-concentrator-sol1/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-solar-energy-concentrator-sol1/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2015 04:42:00 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56962 If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to get some DIY solar energy right now, we may have just the solution for you. Go.Sol, a company dedicated to spreading cheap, sustainable solar energy throughout the world, has released a design for a solar concentrator that can be built for just $79-$145. Called the Sol1, it […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-solar-energy-concentrator-sol1/feed/ 0 56962 8 Ways to Keep Vegetables and Fruit Fresh https://www.greenoptimistic.com/keep-vegetables-fruit-fresh/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/keep-vegetables-fruit-fresh/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:16:12 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56527 Wasting food is bad for the budget and the environment. Here are a few ways to keep your food fresh longer so that you can avoid throwing it away later. 1. Wrap Greens in Tinfoil For crispy vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, or celery, wrapping them in tinfoil will keep the crunch for longer. Broccoli […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/keep-vegetables-fruit-fresh/feed/ 0 56527 DIY Compost Bin Utilizes Food Waste, Serves as Planter https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-compost-bin/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-compost-bin/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:42:10 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56454 Easy to make, DIY compost bin, can take care of your biodegradable waste and serve as a beautiful green centerpiece, and herb garden, in your back yard. Building a compost bin in the back yard, which turns biological waste from our kitchens into something useful, does not have to be a year-long project, and take up […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-compost-bin/feed/ 0 56454 Fan Case Free Energy Magnet Motors: How They Fake Them https://www.greenoptimistic.com/fan-magnet-motors-fake/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/fan-magnet-motors-fake/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:42:37 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56374 When I started writing about alternative energy, I was also amazed by the sheer number of videos on YouTube that were showing magnet motors of all sorts, and how these were supposed to revolutionize the energy industry and rock the world as we know it. Now I’m not saying people should stop experimenting with magnets […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/fan-magnet-motors-fake/feed/ 4 56374 DIY: How to Build a Greywater Recycling System in 3 Steps https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-greywater-recycling-system/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-greywater-recycling-system/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:25:42 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56339 Water shortages already cause problems for millions of people around the world, and the problem will likely only be exacerbated in the future. Get ahead of the curve and start saving water now by building a grewyater recycling system. These systems divert water from the shower or sink to an outdoor tank which can then be […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-greywater-recycling-system/feed/ 0 56339 How to Build a DIY Toy Wind Turbine for Your Kids https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-toy-wind-turbine/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-toy-wind-turbine/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2015 06:44:21 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56295 This fun DIY project is easy enough to make with kids, and is a great way to get them excited about renewable energy. It doesn’t produce a ton of power, but kids will be amazed at their ability to illuminate a light bulb all on their own. 1. What You’ll Need Some parts can be […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-toy-wind-turbine/feed/ 0 56295 DIY Energy-Saving Kitchen Design in 4 Steps https://www.greenoptimistic.com/energy-saving-kitchen-4-steps/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/energy-saving-kitchen-4-steps/#respond Sun, 16 Aug 2015 06:50:42 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56246 Kitchen appliances are some of the most electricity-hungry devices in the home. Even seemingly small appliances like toaster ovens consume a surprising 0.75 kWh every hour. If a new kitchen renovation is in your future, or you’d like to start saving on your electricity bill every month, follow these five tip to make sure the kitchen […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/energy-saving-kitchen-4-steps/feed/ 0 56246 5 Eco Friendly Cleaners You Can Make Using Lemon Juice https://www.greenoptimistic.com/eco-friendly-cleaners-lemon-juice/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/eco-friendly-cleaners-lemon-juice/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2015 05:28:23 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56123 Harmful chemicals can be found in most of the cleaning products that can be found in stores. Using common household items can be used to make eco friendly cleaners that are just as effective at disinfection. Lemon juice in particular is a great option, since lemons are cheap and there are organic options. There are […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/eco-friendly-cleaners-lemon-juice/feed/ 0 56123 DIY: How to Make a Flower Pot that Harvests Solar Energy https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-solar-power-flower-pot/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-solar-power-flower-pot/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:48:43 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=56093 Some people find solar panels to be less than pleasing to the eye. Some people just like to tinker. If you belong to one of these groups, consider this cute flower pot that secretly generates solar energy. Check out how to make one below:   1. What You’ll Need 7805 Voltage Regulator Heat sink for […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-solar-power-flower-pot/feed/ 0 56093 DIY: How to Make a Wind-Powered Phone Charger https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-powered-phone-charger/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-powered-phone-charger/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:23:46 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=55896 For those who have the skill and interest in homemade electronics, and those who know someone who do, read the rest of this post to find out how to make a phone charger that attaches to a bike to use wind power as an energy source. While not so complicated, it does require a few things […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-wind-powered-phone-charger/feed/ 1 55896 7 Ways to Keep Your House Cool Without Air Conditioning https://www.greenoptimistic.com/keep-house-cool-without-aircon/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/keep-house-cool-without-aircon/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:43:36 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=55792 Keeping the house cool throughout the hot summer days might mean keeping the aircon on all the time, ending up spending a fortune. But, it doesn’t have to be that way- here are seven useful tips on how to do without it. The hottest days of summer are still to come, yet extreme temperatures are already hitting […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/keep-house-cool-without-aircon/feed/ 0 55792 Going Off the Grid? 8 Things You Should Consider https://www.greenoptimistic.com/going-off-the-grid/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/going-off-the-grid/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:32:58 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=53681 Are you considering going off the grid completely? If so, here are some tips to keep in mind for maximum success. For many, going 100% off the grid is a dream come true. Not only that it could save you money, but it also can bring you that incredible feeling of satisfaction, knowing that you […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/going-off-the-grid/feed/ 0 53681 Rocket Mass Heater – an Eco-friendly Stove Build Tutorial https://www.greenoptimistic.com/rocket-mass-heater/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/rocket-mass-heater/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2015 05:55:08 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=53354 A lot has been said about Rocket Mass Heaters, and their ability to cheaply and efficiently heat up entire houses. If there is an option to heat up a home for a fraction of the sum, which the owners are spending on right now, it is definitely worth exploring. In fact, it is not difficult to achieve […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/rocket-mass-heater/feed/ 0 53354 5 Habits That Will Improve Your Home Energy Efficiency https://www.greenoptimistic.com/home-energy-efficiency-habits/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/home-energy-efficiency-habits/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2015 12:48:45 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=52909 Habits that ruin your home energy efficiency are easily acquired with all the daily tasks and duties we all have. However, energy-efficient homes have been trendy in the past few years, and people have been investing heavily into having good insulation or better building materials. Unfortunately, often, people do not even realize that they do […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/home-energy-efficiency-habits/feed/ 2 52909 How to Make a Battery From a Coke Can https://www.greenoptimistic.com/coke-can-battery/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/coke-can-battery/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:15:19 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=52856 Making your own coke can battery is often seen as extremely unnecessary and not at all cost effective, simply because of the availability of energy storage technologies on the market. But if you have some spare soda cans, and want to turn them into power generators, here is the coolest and most simple tutorial.   […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/coke-can-battery/feed/ 3 52856 How to Make Your Own Biodiesel https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-make-biodiesel/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-make-biodiesel/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:10:52 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=51610 Regardless of what people say, biodiesel is definitely a much better alternative to any fossil fuel. Not only that it is much more environmentally friendly, but it is also possible to make high quality biodiesel in your own kitchen or garage, saving you money on both petrol and on car repairs. Here is how. The […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-make-biodiesel/feed/ 1 51610 10 Fabulous DIY Clean Energy Generation Projects from Instructables’ Contest https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-energy-10-brilliant-diy-ideas-20150116/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-energy-10-brilliant-diy-ideas-20150116/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:31:19 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=51326 Generating energy to charge and power devices or household appliances for free is the ultimate dream of many. Here are a few ideas of how to achieve this at home, or at least get close to it. The thing is, before you mount solar panels on your house roof, or you buy a wind turbine or solar […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-energy-10-brilliant-diy-ideas-20150116/feed/ 0 51326 How to Reduce Waste and Extend the Life of 5 Most Popular Items https://www.greenoptimistic.com/reduce-waste-extend-life-5-popular-items-20150114/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/reduce-waste-extend-life-5-popular-items-20150114/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:06:31 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=51256 We all know that in order to fight pollution we have to reduce waste. The three golden R’s- reduce, reuse, recycle should drive every purchase and the sound of the words should ring in our heads every time some waste is to be sent to the landfill. But even if we do everything by the […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/reduce-waste-extend-life-5-popular-items-20150114/feed/ 2 51256 How to Build a Biogas Plant in your Backyard https://www.greenoptimistic.com/biogas-plant-backyard/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/biogas-plant-backyard/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:33:24 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=51145 Anybody who generates a significant amount of bio-waste, and especially those among us with country farms, often have one single dream- and that is to have their own DIY biogas plant. The reason why not so many have succeeded in building it, however, is because it is way too easy to overestimate the dimensions, and consequently fail […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/biogas-plant-backyard/feed/ 5 51145 A Solar Panel on Your Car for an Off-Grid Lifestyle https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-panel-car-20150105/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-panel-car-20150105/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:38:56 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=51095 Building a solar panel on your car and disconnecting completely from the grid is quite a challenge even for the most determined of us. However, doing so in stages, starting from, let’s say, charging cell phones and laptops, does not have to be too hard. Here is a suggestion where to start and how to do […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-panel-car-20150105/feed/ 1 51095 How To Make Your Own AA Battery and Use It Safely https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-aa-battery-use-20141223/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-aa-battery-use-20141223/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:51:58 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50874 It is that time of the year again, when people buy and give millions of little gadgets and toys that all run on the popular AA batteries. Here is one for those of you who would like to try making one of these small energy storage devices, using materials that can easily be bought online. […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-aa-battery-use-20141223/feed/ 0 50874 Plastic Bottles Greenhouse – How to Build It With Recycled PETs https://www.greenoptimistic.com/plastic-bottles-greenhouse/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/plastic-bottles-greenhouse/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:16:20 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50788 If you always wanted to have a plastic bottles greenhouse in your garden, but for one reason or another you found it too complicated or expensive to build, this project is the right one for you. Winter is here, and together with the snow and the cold comes the worry of how to keep our […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/plastic-bottles-greenhouse/feed/ 1 50788 How to Clean Your House Using Only Natural Products https://www.greenoptimistic.com/clean-house-using-natural-products-20141215/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/clean-house-using-natural-products-20141215/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:50:05 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50752 If your New Years’s resolution is to go that little bit greener in the coming twelve months, but you don’t know where to start, here is a suggestion. Forget about toxic cleaners and detergents, opt for natural food products that can remove any type of dirt. There are many reason for one to hate all […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/clean-house-using-natural-products-20141215/feed/ 0 50752 How to Convert Your Car to Solar in One Easy Step https://www.greenoptimistic.com/convert-car-solar-one-easy-step-hint-might-spray-20141212/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/convert-car-solar-one-easy-step-hint-might-spray-20141212/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:16:01 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50670 Many of the leading car manufacturers are now looking towards solar and releasing models with solar cells on the roofs that allow charging on the go. Unfortunately, these do not come cheap, and are still out of reach for many of us, who secretly wish there was a way to swap the roof of our ‘Average […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/convert-car-solar-one-easy-step-hint-might-spray-20141212/feed/ 1 50670 How to Minimize Food Waste This Holiday Season https://www.greenoptimistic.com/minimize-food-waste-holiday-season-20141211/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/minimize-food-waste-holiday-season-20141211/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:01:48 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50612 Food waste was identified as one of the most pressing problems of modern society. For some reason, however, regardless of the warnings and pleas of governments and eco-groups, people still throw away perfectly good produce. Here are some tips to avoid falling into this trap over the holiday season. Feeding the global population is one […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/minimize-food-waste-holiday-season-20141211/feed/ 0 50612 How to Go Green This Year Without Spending Extra https://www.greenoptimistic.com/go-green-year-without-spending-extra-20141210/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/go-green-year-without-spending-extra-20141210/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:21:09 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50590 It is never too late to go green, and there is no better time than the New Year. Unfortunately, it is a common misconception that being eco-friendly means you should invest in solar panels, or an expensive electric car. Well, it is not true, and here are ten tips how to go green for free, […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/go-green-year-without-spending-extra-20141210/feed/ 0 50590 How To Cut Down The Carbon Footprint of Your Car https://www.greenoptimistic.com/cut-carbon-footprint-car-20141210/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/cut-carbon-footprint-car-20141210/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:19:34 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50586 The new year is approaching, and with it, everyone is hoping to change for the better even if it is a little bit. New Year’s resolutions are already flooding the news feeds of social media, as it happens around this time every year, but the difference now is that among the extra gym sessions, and […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/cut-carbon-footprint-car-20141210/feed/ 0 50586 How to Make Shiny Roof Shingles From Recycled Aluminum Cans https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-shiny-roof-shingle-recycled-aluminum-cans-20141209/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-shiny-roof-shingle-recycled-aluminum-cans-20141209/#respond Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:06:11 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50524 Aluminum pollution has attracted quite a bit of attention lately, especially since the concentrations of the element in cosmetics and shampoos were found to be much higher than our bodies or the environment can handle. Another major source of polluting aluminum is cans that are dumped in landfills, when they can be recycled easily. Here is […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-shiny-roof-shingle-recycled-aluminum-cans-20141209/feed/ 0 50524 Free Heating – Two Effective DIY Projects https://www.greenoptimistic.com/free-heating/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/free-heating/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2014 13:30:34 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50497 Free Heating? Really? Oh yes, and there is not only one way to get it. Here are two of them- fast, cheap, effective, and bill-free. It is that time of the year again, at least for us in the Northern hemisphere, when the air is crisp, the temperatures are below zero, and all we want is […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/free-heating/feed/ 0 50497 How to Make Your Own Solar Powered Christmas Decorations https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-solar-powered-christmas-decoration-20141205/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-solar-powered-christmas-decoration-20141205/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:50:16 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50462 DIY projects are great. Regardless of how useful and innovative the final creation is, once you see it all working, it gives this incredible sense of achievement. Now, imagine how great it would be to combine this with the approaching Christmas holidays that are all about decorations and lights- it would definitely be one for the books. […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-solar-powered-christmas-decoration-20141205/feed/ 0 50462 How to Purify Indoor Air Using Only Houseplants https://www.greenoptimistic.com/purify-indoor-air-using-houseplants-20141203/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/purify-indoor-air-using-houseplants-20141203/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2014 07:38:47 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50439 Houseplants bring that little zing of life in every room, brightening up even the gloomiest day. But besides looking pretty, houseplants can actually serve a much bigger purpose, which even the biggest indoor green lovers might not be aware of. Plants can remove dangerous chemical toxins from the indoor air, allowing us to enjoy that […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/purify-indoor-air-using-houseplants-20141203/feed/ 0 50439 How To Make a 3D Printer While Reducing E-waste https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-3d-printer-reducing-e-waste-20141107/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-3d-printer-reducing-e-waste-20141107/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:42:48 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=50064 The alarming rate of production of various electronics and high-tech gadgets, and respectfully the ever-so-growing amount of e-waste that is being generated, calls for immediate strengthening of e-waste recycling and reusing systems. Here is an idea, how about turning the old floppy drives into DIY 3D printers? I am a true believer that the best […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/make-3d-printer-reducing-e-waste-20141107/feed/ 0 50064 Homemade Pumpkin Battery, or How to Generate Pumpkin Power https://www.greenoptimistic.com/homemade-pumpkin-battery-generate-pumpkin-power-20141031/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/homemade-pumpkin-battery-generate-pumpkin-power-20141031/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:30:30 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=49953 Happy Halloween, everybody! It is that time of the year again, when we have stocked up on incredible amounts of pumpkin and facial paint. But, what can we do with all that leftover pumpkin that didn’t make it to a scary lantern? Here is an idea, turn it into a pumpkin battery. So, before we […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/homemade-pumpkin-battery-generate-pumpkin-power-20141031/feed/ 1 49953 Ideas for an Eek-O-Friendly Halloween https://www.greenoptimistic.com/ideas-eek-o-friendly-halloween-20141028/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/ideas-eek-o-friendly-halloween-20141028/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:04:08 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=49911 While Halloween is one of the all-time favorite holidays on the calendar, it can be a nightmare for the environment.  Consider the toilet papered trees or even houses, candy wrappers and single use decors and costumes – you have a whole lot of stuff that fills the landfill all for a one night event.  The […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/ideas-eek-o-friendly-halloween-20141028/feed/ 1 49911 Portable Solar Power and Energy Storage – Off-Road or Off-Grid for just $700 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/portable-solar-power-energy-storage-road-grid-just-700-20140827/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/portable-solar-power-energy-storage-road-grid-just-700-20140827/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:33:35 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=49035 There has been a lot of talk about solar power, renewable energy, and energy storage over the last few years, and many might come to the wrong conclusion that such systems are neither portable nor affordable. An associate of mine was testing out his off-road, off-grid solar power setup, and he came to some interesting […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/portable-solar-power-energy-storage-road-grid-just-700-20140827/feed/ 4 49035 How to Save Water Without Changing Our Daily Routines https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-water-without-changing-daily-routines-20140722/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-water-without-changing-daily-routines-20140722/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:49:40 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=48616 Climate change is happening, and the best indicator for this is the continuous drought that many American states are fighting with for quite some time now. The efforts of governmental officials, regardless of how big or small, alone are clearly not enough, meaning that we should all join forces and save as much water as possible. […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-water-without-changing-daily-routines-20140722/feed/ 0 48616 Boost Your Home Energy Efficiency – Now’s the Time https://www.greenoptimistic.com/boost-home-energy-efficiency-nows-time-20140717/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/boost-home-energy-efficiency-nows-time-20140717/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:26:17 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=48573 Home energy efficiency is a good thing to take a look at, no matter what season it is. In the summer, cooling can be quite expensive, especially if you have a leaky home in a hot and humid climate. Just to feel comfortable may require running air conditioners 24/7 some weeks. In the winter, the […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/boost-home-energy-efficiency-nows-time-20140717/feed/ 0 48573 How to Make Graphene from Pencils and Washing Liquid https://www.greenoptimistic.com/graphene-pencils-washing-liquid-blender-20140424/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/graphene-pencils-washing-liquid-blender-20140424/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:33:31 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=47164 There is not a single week that passes without the magic word, graphene, making its presence in the news. Ever since the discovery of the material, researchers and engineers continuously show new properties and even more uses for it. Yet, scientists are still looking for a cheap and effective way to produce defect-free graphene, as […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/graphene-pencils-washing-liquid-blender-20140424/feed/ 0 47164 How to Build a Wind Turbine for Under $30 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-wind-turbine-30-20140423/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-wind-turbine-30-20140423/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:01:23 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=47131 The best way to save yourself a bit of money and at the same time do something good for the environment, is definitely to roll up the sleeves and take on a DIY renewable energy project. Over the past few years, we have shown you quite a wide range of things you can do in […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/build-wind-turbine-30-20140423/feed/ 4 47131 Top 10 Best Do-It-Yourself Green Projects https://www.greenoptimistic.com/top-10-best-green-projects-20140213/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/top-10-best-green-projects-20140213/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:13:57 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=45880 We all love Instructables, the site that can never let us get bored for even a second, with the numerous ‘Do-It-Yourself’ ideas often going beyond our imagination. This is why, as soon as I came across the winners of the Green Living and Technology Challenge, organized by the user ‘Danger is my middle name’, I […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/top-10-best-green-projects-20140213/feed/ 0 45880 Make Free Electricity by Pouring Water from a Can https://www.greenoptimistic.com/free-electricity-water-can/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/free-electricity-water-can/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:42:33 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=45249 Of all the science stuff I’ve ever seen, this free electricity experiment has caught my eyes and is by far the most simple and interesting. It uses a source of water, two cans and two recipients. Sounds simple enough? Professor Walter Lewin from MIT let us see how he does it: Presumably, this experiment involves the […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/free-electricity-water-can/feed/ 7 45249 How to Minimize Waste By Repairing Broken Household Items https://www.greenoptimistic.com/minimize-waste-repairing-broken-household-items-20140109/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/minimize-waste-repairing-broken-household-items-20140109/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:56:02 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=45026 There is no doubt that the first reaction we have when our household essentials break down is to run to the store and get a replacement, sending the old appliance directly to the nearest landfill site. Yes, it is the easiest option. But imagine how much good we can do for our environment if we […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/minimize-waste-repairing-broken-household-items-20140109/feed/ 2 45026 How to Make a Water Powered Flashlight in 5 Steps https://www.greenoptimistic.com/water-powered-flashlight/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/water-powered-flashlight/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:34:28 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=44138 A water powered flashlight can save you from virtually any situation where you need light but lack battery power. Every once in a while you may find yourself in a situation where light is limited, the battery of the flashlight is running out, and you think there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/water-powered-flashlight/feed/ 9 44138 8 Affordable Ways to Weatherproof Your Home https://www.greenoptimistic.com/weather-proof-home-windows/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/weather-proof-home-windows/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:57:50 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=42929 Whether it is winter or summer, one thing is certain – the temperature outside your home doesn’t match the temperature within, and unless your home is properly sealed and you have weatherproofed windows, the conditions outside have a big chance of affecting the inside. A leaky house affects the consumption for your heating and air […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/weather-proof-home-windows/feed/ 0 42929 DIY Electric Bicycle Book Coming Soon, Pulse Motors https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-electric-bicycle-book-coming-soon-pulse-motors-20130722/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-electric-bicycle-book-coming-soon-pulse-motors-20130722/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:45:52 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=39686 The electric bicycle isn’t about exercise, but getting from place to place, especially commuting to work. For those who can’t stand getting stuck in traffic on a short commute, the bicycle could be the perfect answer. You can get to work on time, enjoy the fresh air [we hope], avoid tolls and public transportation and […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/diy-electric-bicycle-book-coming-soon-pulse-motors-20130722/feed/ 2 39686 How to Increase The Fuel Efficiency of Any Car https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-car-20130718/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-car-20130718/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:42:35 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=39490 Earlier this week The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) initiated a campaign, which encourages eco-friendly driving. By providing various green driving tips, the organizers hope to help drivers reduce fuel consumption and get closer to the official miles per gallon (MPG), reported by the automakers. Some of the best efficient driving techniques outlined […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-car-20130718/feed/ 2 39490 DIY: How To Make an Ice-Powered Air Conditioner in 3 Easy Steps https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-ice-air-conditioner-20130716/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-ice-air-conditioner-20130716/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:02:16 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=39339 It is a well-known fact that people from the Western part of Europe tend to complain about the weather slightly more than others. But as the long anticipated summer finally arrived to most parts of the continent, the use of air-conditioning systems increased exponentially. Of course, if you are lucky enough to have a fancy […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-ice-air-conditioner-20130716/feed/ 0 39339 How to Make Your Office Greener and Cut Energy Bills https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-your-office-green-and-cut-energy-bills-20130626/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-your-office-green-and-cut-energy-bills-20130626/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2013 16:33:29 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=38691 The financial crisis, which began in 2008 and is still picking up speed in many countries around the world, clearly affects the small businesses. It is ironic that  especially these are in the core force behind a strong economy introducing job opportunities and innovative products. Currently, the success of a small business depends mainly on […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-your-office-green-and-cut-energy-bills-20130626/feed/ 0 38691 How To Make A Wind Powered Composter https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-wind-powered-composter-20130604/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-wind-powered-composter-20130604/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:55:12 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=38026 There is nothing better for the environment than being able to turn your home waste into compost. If done properly, you not only produce your own soil fertilizer, but you also help the community by reducing the amount of garbage, sent to landfills. We would like to show you how in 12 simple steps you […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-wind-powered-composter-20130604/feed/ 3 38026 How to Make a Bubble Wrap Window Insulation https://www.greenoptimistic.com/bubble-wrap-insulation-window/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/bubble-wrap-insulation-window/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:01:28 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=36113 Here we would like to show you how to improve your window insulation by using bubble wrap. Over the last few days we published a series of articles showing how to save energy and cut down electricity bills at home.  Undoubtedly, the first step towards having an energy efficient house is to ensure that there is a good and […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/bubble-wrap-insulation-window/feed/ 2 36113 How to Make a Nice Bowl From Recycled Paper https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-a-bowl-from-recycled-paper-20130410/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-a-bowl-from-recycled-paper-20130410/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:31:47 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=35957 This article will teach you how to make an inexpensive, low-tech bowl by recycling paper you have lying around, instead of throwing it to the bin and letting it rot in decades. Do you sometimes find yourself sitting on a rainy Sunday afternoon, looking at a pile of old magazines, junk mail and papers and […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-a-bowl-from-recycled-paper-20130410/feed/ 0 35957 An Algae Bioreactor DIY Tutorial https://www.greenoptimistic.com/algae-bioreactor/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/algae-bioreactor/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:36:34 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=35939 The production of biofuels from an algae bioreactor is a hot topic, if you’re interested in biofuels, alternative energy and you’re a green DIYer. As we have already mentioned in earlier articles on the topic, government officials in the U.S. are already funding various projects to encourage  scientists and companies to implement this technology. Here we […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/algae-bioreactor/feed/ 7 35939 How to Save Energy to Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-energy-reduce-carbon-footprint-home-20130409/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-energy-reduce-carbon-footprint-home-20130409/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:45:21 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=35921 We all hear the big plans politicians and environmentalists have to cut down greenhouse gas emissions, reduce carbon footprint, mitigate climate change and so on, but are we, as individuals, making that step towards saving our planet, or we are simply waiting for somebody else to do it for us? We, at The Green Optimistic, […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/save-energy-reduce-carbon-footprint-home-20130409/feed/ 0 35921 Make a Solar Oven From Cardboard Box in 5 Steps https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-oven-cardboard/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-oven-cardboard/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:43:10 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=35856 This is how to make a solar oven using a tempered glass picture frame (or simply a regular glass one), some newspapers, a roll of aluminum foil, duct tape, two cardboard boxes and a bit of white glue. Are you tired from the old oven at home, which seems to be consuming incredible amounts of electricity? If yes, then […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-oven-cardboard/feed/ 5 35856 How to Make Paper at Home from Recycled Materials https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-paper-20130407/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-paper-20130407/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:48:58 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=35818 This tutorial should enable anyone interested to make paper at home from recycled materials and put them to good, green use. “Recycle paper, save a tree” is motto that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. It is used to raise awareness and stimulate more people to care and protect the environment. Taking […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-paper-20130407/feed/ 0 35818 How to Make a $1 Speaker Out of Recycled Paper Plates https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-speaker-recycled-paper-plates-20130407/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-speaker-recycled-paper-plates-20130407/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:49:52 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=35810 This project can prove itself green if you use leftover plastic plates from a picnic, some magnets you have lying around and some copper wire from an old TV or radio. You can get yourself a nice speaker, entertain your kids and at the same time teach them something useful. So here’s this Youtube guy, […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-speaker-recycled-paper-plates-20130407/feed/ 0 35810 Solar Concentrator DIY – How to Build an $8 Fresnel Lens from Old TV https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-concentrator-diy/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-concentrator-diy/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:59:45 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=34791 A solar concentrator DIY can seem like the easiest thing in the world – if someone else is doing the hard work. A guy who calls himself “Grant Thompson” used a Fresnel lens from a dismantled old Toshiba projection TV and shows the world on Youtube how his DIY solar concentrator can scorch nearly anything from pennies and […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/solar-concentrator-diy/feed/ 4 34791 How to Build an Electricity-Producing Peltier Gasifier https://www.greenoptimistic.com/peltier-gasifier-build/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/peltier-gasifier-build/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:11:26 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=33163 A gasifier works by decomposing organic matter in an oxygen-free environment at high temperatures and then burning the hydrogen that results from that decomposition. It is a smokeless, much cleaner way of providing electricity and/or heat without particle emissions and soot. The so-called “Fusion Jr.” Home Energy Reactor has an amazing potential to generate energy […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/peltier-gasifier-build/feed/ 1 33163 7 Tips on How to Renovate Your Home Energy-Efficiently https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-renovate-house-energy-efficient-20130212/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-renovate-house-energy-efficient-20130212/#respond Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:55:43 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=33108 Renovating your home is always a pleasant activity, especially when the end result brings joy and comfort to the whole household. At The Green Optimistic, we would like to show you a few steps that will help you enjoy the benefits well into the future. Remaining true to ourselves, our tips to a better home […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-renovate-house-energy-efficient-20130212/feed/ 0 33108 How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient in 6 Simple Steps https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-your-home-energy-efficient-in-6-simple-steps-20121118/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-your-home-energy-efficient-in-6-simple-steps-20121118/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:39:58 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=28285 For most DIY lovers, having the chance to design and build their own house is like a dream come true. Now imagine you do that, but together with the pleasure of actually constructing your home, you can also make it energy efficient and save some extra cash! Today we decided to give you a few […]

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]]> https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-your-home-energy-efficient-in-6-simple-steps-20121118/feed/ 0 28285 How to Make Biodiesel at Home With Supermarket-Procurable Chemicals https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-biodiesel-home-20120625/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/how-to-make-biodiesel-home-20120625/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:16:15 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=25179 Hailed or blasphemed, the biodiesel is the cheapest and greenest alternative to the driver who doesn’t have anything but a diesel-drinking car, vegetable oil, some will and green heart. Here’s a recipe for making the fuel with elements you can buy from the supermarket. First of all, you should be working in a highly ventilated […]

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