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		<title>How to make handmade paper</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ancient Egyptians invented paper (then called papyrus),it  is more of a craft which is fun to create.
To start we need…
•	A piece of sponge.
•	Mould and deckle (the top and the bottom screens)
•	A  big basin
•	A blender
•	Some staples
•	Some liquid starch.
Method
To start with select the types of paper and rip them into small bits. Place them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left: 10px" src="http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/8227/howtomakehandmadepaper.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="129" align="right" />The ancient Egyptians invented paper (then called papyrus),it  is more of a craft which is fun to create.<br />
To start we need…<br />
•	A piece of sponge.<br />
•	Mould and deckle (the top and the bottom screens)</p>
<p>•	A  big basin<br />
•	A blender<br />
•	Some staples<br />
•	Some liquid starch.</p>
<p>Method</p>
<p>To start with select the types of paper and rip them into small bits. Place them in a blender .then add some warm water and rum the blender to make a smooth paste. Then we add the corn starch or gelatin for strength. Then add petals, color or spackle to decorate the paper.</p>
<p>To make a mould and deckle we need to stretch a fiberglass over the wooden frame and staple it on sides to secure a tight grip.</p>
<p>Now pour the pulp in the basin and mix well to check for lumps.Dip the mould in the pulp let it stay for some time then slowly take it out. Check the layer it should be even.<br />
Put the deckle on top and soak the extra water with sponge.</p>
<p>Remove the paper from the screens and put it on news paper and let it dry and your homemade paper is ready.</p>
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		<title>Benefits of a DO-it-Yourself Solar Water Heater</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 06:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>qwcdirect</dc:creator>
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Do-it-yourself solar water heater remains an excellent venture to try out. The easiest among DIY solar water heaters are batch water heaters. The batch water heater utilizes a water tank that is positioned where it’ll heat the power utilizing the sun’s energy. This is then connected to your house’s plumbing system.
Paint the water tank black. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Do-it-yourself solar water heater remains an excellent venture to try out. The easiest among DIY solar water heaters are batch water heaters. The batch water heater utilizes a water tank that is positioned where it’ll heat the power utilizing the sun’s energy. This is then connected to your house’s plumbing system.</p>
<p>Paint the water tank black. Because black absorbs lights, this aids the tank to absorb as much heat as possible. Several DIY solar water heaters integrate portable mirrors located smartly around the water tank. The sun’s rays then hit these mirrors and are reflected onto the system, increasing the surface area that will be heated.</p>
<p>However, if you reside in cold climates the batch water heater may not be a great choice for you. Use a closed loop system instead. The fantastic thing about this kind of system is that they will reduce your electricity cost and decrease your carbon footprint so they are great for the environment.</p>
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		<title>Green DIY Energy for the Automobile</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>qwcdirect</dc:creator>
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It is possible to produce your own DIY Green Energy for your automobile. This is sustainable energy that produces fewer pollutants than conventional fuels. For gasoline burning vehicles, this often involves production of ethanol. For diesel vehicles, biodiesel can be produced from a large variety of sources.
Biodiesel can be made from many different sources. [...]]]></description>
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<p>It is possible to produce your own DIY Green Energy for your automobile. This is sustainable energy that produces fewer pollutants than conventional fuels. For gasoline burning vehicles, this often involves production of ethanol. For diesel vehicles, biodiesel can be produced from a large variety of sources.</p>
<p>Biodiesel can be made from many different sources. It is an excellent use for waste fryer grease from restaurants and other sources, but can also be produced from any oil producing crop. Producing your own vehicle fuel will require room to grow the crop used for either ethanol or biodiesel.</p>
<p>Use electric vehicles that offer a clean and energy-efficient alternative to vehicles with an internal combustion engine. They produce no emissions at all making them environmentally friendly. Use solar panels or a wind turbine to charge the vehicle. This will essentially allow you to use your electric vehicle at no cost at all.</p>
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		<title>Convert to solar power in easy steps</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>actgreenblog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The desire to switch over to the solar power is increasing day by day as we are becoming the slaves of power companies by paying heavy bills. Our lifestyle is tied to the power supply and with the depleting resources the focus has shifted towards solar power which is never ending. With the recent state [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1548/convertosolarpowerineas.jpg" alt="null" width="252" height="161" align="left" />The desire to switch over to the solar power is increasing day by day as we are becoming the slaves of power companies by paying heavy bills. Our lifestyle is tied to the power supply and with the depleting resources the focus has shifted towards solar power which is never ending. With the recent state of solar technology it I snow much easier to convert the solar power. If you want to make the conversion simpler you can hire a professional to manage the task but this involves large investment and is expensive so the best way to do so is to build the solar panels by yourself.</p>
<p>Building the solar panels yourself can greatly reduce the cost and it becomes very easy for anyone to convert the solar power. You can save your pocket and go green just by reducing usage, determining the energy usage, building panels and getting an electrician to fix it for your house.</p>
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		<title>Free secrets to cheap home solar power</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>actgreenblog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The size of your solar equipments depends on the energy consumption of a family. There are some people, who think that solar equipments are expensive, but if some things are taken care of, you can get better out of the solar power energy utilization.
Using energy efficient bulbs and lights in home can help in reduction [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1441/freesecretstocheaphomes.jpg" alt="null" width="212" height="150" align="left" />The size of your solar equipments depends on the energy consumption of a family. There are some people, who think that solar equipments are expensive, but if some things are taken care of, you can get better out of the solar power energy utilization.</p>
<p>Using energy efficient bulbs and lights in home can help in reduction of electricity usage and you can turn over to get the cheaper billing for use of electricity, than before.</p>
<p>Lowering the temperature of thermostat can help for the reduction of electric consumption.</p>
<p>Usage of switch water heaters also helps in many cases. The best way is to cover your hot water tank in an insulated place and decrease the thermostat level, to the least one possible. This reduces the usage of extra electricity.</p>
<p>Turn off the lights and fans, not required at a particular time. Make it a habit to switch off the electrical equipments, before leaving any room.</p>
<p>Little changes in your life style can lead to less usage of electricity and hence, less cost will be incurred for the solar power equipments.</p>
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		<title>Homemade solar power</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>actgreenblog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many house owners across US and even other global countries, which are seeking for the affordable, sustainable and environmental friendly techniques of energy sources. Home made solar power is gaining popularity amongst various people. It is easy and cheaper to build your own solar panels. You can save extra expenses, which have to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8784/homemadesolarpower.jpg" alt="null" align="left" />There are many house owners across US and even other global countries, which are seeking for the affordable, sustainable and environmental friendly techniques of energy sources. Home made solar power is gaining popularity amongst various people. It is easy and cheaper to build your own solar panels. You can save extra expenses, which have to be paid for regular factory made panels and also, you know about the equipments and their placements in your homes.</p>
<p>The pollution from the environment can be decreased and the depletion of ozone layer can be stopped by application of natural sources of energy. Solar energy is ever available on Earth and it is the natural and most appropriate way to slash down your electricity bills at home or workplaces. It is always advisable to adopt for the energy methods, which are safe and easily manageable. Homemade solar power has all the positive points and it is easy to make the applications to work in a more comprehensive way.</p>
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		<title>Energy efficient interior decoration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>actgreenblog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While decorating our home with all the necessary items that make our life comfortable and luxurious, we usually forget about our environment. Here are some energy efficient interior decoration tips that will not only help the environment but will also save you a lot of money. If you are repainting your room, then try to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6403/energyefficientinterior.jpg" alt="null" width="188" height="119" align="left" />While decorating our home with all the necessary items that make our life comfortable and luxurious, we usually forget about our environment. Here are some energy efficient interior decoration tips that will not only help the environment but will also save you a lot of money. If you are repainting your room, then try to use paints that have no solvents. While purchasing wooden products for building structures or for flooring, make sure that the wood has been cut from the local forests only so that carbon emissions do not take place during long distance travels.</p>
<p>As far as saving energy is concerned, install only energy efficient electrical and lighting equipments. Apart from using biodegradable building materials and products, using energy efficient equipments in your interior design is also a very popular trend these days. The first step you have to take is to replace all your old fluorescent bulbs with the new LED lights which is a common practice. Also look for energy efficient appliances for your household like air conditioners and refrigerators.</p>
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		<title>Choosing eco-friendly promotional products for your eco business</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>actgreenblog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using promotional products has become a must for all businesses and in today’s world that is more conscious towards its environment, companies have started using eco-friendly promotional products. These products not only contribute towards the promotion of the business but also save the environment from harmful effects of usual promotional products. It has been seen [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/5280/choosingecofriendlyprom.jpg" alt="null" width="169" height="163" align="left" />Using promotional products has become a must for all businesses and in today’s world that is more conscious towards its environment, companies have started using eco-friendly promotional products. These products not only contribute towards the promotion of the business but also save the environment from harmful effects of usual promotional products. It has been seen that most of the promotional products, including pens, show pieces and bottle openers are made up of plastic, which is undoubtedly very harmful for the environment. So, you can use PLA which is a plastic like material made from the corn scratch. So, you choose an eco-friendly promotional product for your eco-business.</p>
<p>Apart from that, if you have chosen to give out a promotional product made up of glass, like a mug, then it would be wise to choose the one made up of recycled glass. In this way, you will gain more good will in the market and your customers will really appreciate your distributing the eco-friendly promotional products.</p>
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		<title>Investing in Green Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>actgreenblog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green energy is a concept which not only save a lot of money for the consumers but also helps in keeping the environment safe and clean to live in. A huge number of people today are considering to install green products in their homes so that they can save a lot of money in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3681/83622162.jpg" alt="Green Technology, Green Energy, Green Homes" width="165" height="145" align="left" />Green energy is a concept which not only save a lot of money for the consumers but also helps in keeping the environment safe and clean to live in. A huge number of people today are considering to install green products in their homes so that they can save a lot of money in the long run. Green products may cost a little more as compared to regular products, but they are worth investing because they will save you a good amount of money in the later years, they will also save the environment and they will also be helpful in creating a safe and healthier atmosphere for you to live in, thus making a big difference in your medical bills.</p>
<p>Even if you are not willing to spend huge amounts on purchasing or installing green home products, you can also use DIY guides and make the desired products on your own.</p>
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		<title>Is Green DIY Energy worth Your Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>actgreenblog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As most of the people of today, you must also be conscious about saving money and also your environment by any way possible. But the drawback is that most people do not know much about a solar panel and its energy systems, let alone constructing and implementing it in their home. For this, choosing DIY [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4974/isgreendiyenergyworthyo.gif" alt="Green Energy, DIY Tips, Green Homes," align="left" />As most of the people of today, you must also be conscious about saving money and also your environment by any way possible. But the drawback is that most people do not know much about a solar panel and its energy systems, let alone constructing and implementing it in their home. For this, choosing DIY energy system guides is a better choice for the person who is willing to build his own energy system.</p>
<p>If you are trying to install green building products in your home, you aim at saving money for yourself and it does not mean that you can save money from one source and spend it on the other. By making your solar panel on your own, you will save a lot of money. It is a truth that because green products save a lot of money for you in the long run, they cost a lot for a usual customer. You can build your own green products so that you do not need to buy them and thus save the money that you want to.</p>
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