Category Archives: Solar

Will Solar Panels be Part of the eWaste Problem?

Solar power is the most inherently interesting ‘green’ technology. The internet is buzzing with marketers trying to sell information products about solar power. There are also countless electronics companies selling solar powered gadgets and solar chargers for gadgets. I have … Continue reading

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Home Made Glue

When the perfect box for my long imagined solar cooker project showed up on the curb across the street, I was happier than any normal 40 year old should be. After choosing a plan from SolarCooking.org and doing all the … Continue reading

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Is it Safe to Heat Water Bottles?

I try my best to avoid insulting people, but the person who filmed this How To video is stupid. Plastic Bottles – The best bloopers are here I might be stupid too. I have been operating under the assumption that … Continue reading

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The Many Uses of Clothespins

I had one of life’s little victories today when I saw that a nearby store sells wooden clothespins without any plastic packaging. This isn’t that surprising since I am presently living in a place where most people do not have … Continue reading

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The Dark Side of Green

I recently got kinda almost scammed. You may have recently noticed a small advertisement in my sidebar that was promoting a wonderful web hosting company that uses solar and wind power to operate their servers. I joined their affiliate program … Continue reading

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