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Startup is using heat generated from Bitcoin mining to grow food and fish

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.




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Is hydrogen back in the energy picture? Or is it all just shilling for oil companies?

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.




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Bike-powered 'bread gym' for kids combines 'Bread & Brawn'

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.




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Net-zero building unveiled in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood

The Bright ’N Green building is an experimental effort to combine sustainable technologies.




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Follow along with this tiny house build on Vancouver Island

Get a taste of tiny house building, thanks to Jake and Kiva, who are documenting their tiny house building process, step by step.




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Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy

The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months.




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Which type of roof is best in cold climates: solar, white or green?

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.




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New roof coating keeps roofs cooler than outside temperature

A novel technology surpasses white roofs with its cooling powers.




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What can rule-bending alternative builders teach us about smarter shelters? (Video)

Modern building codes and zoning regulations, while helping to set safety standards that can save lives, can also serve as big barriers to building small, sensible, and affordable dwellings with alternative materials and techniques.




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Collaborative Tiny House Project is creating a tiny house building program for schools

This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House."




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Glass paint can cool down metal roofs

For many roofs, white paint is the best way to cool down, but for metal roofs a new glass coating could be even better.




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Flat-packed emergency shelter sets up in 2 hours, resists Category 5 hurricane winds

Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.




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Meet the Earthship film examines off-grid living in a unique Taos community

The Earthship movement is more than just a bunch of dirty hippies living in a Mad Max-esque compound in the high desert of the American Southwest, as this short film illustrates.




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This company turns plastic waste into affordable housing in Mexico

EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution.




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Building an old-school green house from local materials with traditional tools (video)

If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film.




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Can TWIN elevators make buildings more energy efficient?

Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space.




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Couple builds tiny house on wheels for $30K to free up money and time for travel

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is.




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This eco-village in Panama will be constructed from recycled plastic bottles

Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles.




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Pre-fab tiny house prototype costs $1200, can be built in 3 hours

Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn't for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement.




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Tiny flat-packed off-grid homes aim to be bridge between renting and owning

The Big World Homes project aims to be a new model of affordable housing, and its modular mobile design could make it a good fit for 'pop-up' communities on unused land.




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This geodesic dome greenhouse project & chicken coop cost $475 to build

Thanks to careful scrounging and salvaging, a Danish design student was able to cheaply build a "self-sufficient" dome for use as a greenhouse.




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Live in this charming seaweed house on a Danish island

On the market for $416K, this beautifully restored historic cottage comes complete with a roof traditionally crafted of local seaweed.




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Have we reached Peak Storage?

There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff.




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Could you make a plastic-free costume this Halloween?

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.




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Is renting clothes greener than buying them?

Sustainable fashion expert Elizabeth Cline isn't convinced.




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IKEA and H&M analyze the content of recycled fabrics

It turns out, there are a lot of chemicals that have to be dealt with before fabrics can be reused.




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Nothing New 2020: I'm embarking on a year of secondhand purchases

The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us.




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El Nebot del Persianer, a Project by Salva Nadal to Save the Spanish Sunblinds from Disappearing

Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.




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American Zoos Going 'EEK-o-friendly' for a Green Halloween

Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween




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Artist sculpts beautifully haunted dolls from natural materials

Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls.




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Wow: Vividly Colored Wood Flooring Is Made by Hand (Video)

Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring.




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11 Clever Mason Jar Hacks and Mods

From cocktail shakers to terrariums, is there anything the mighty mason jar can't do? Rethink this humble vessel with new uses for an old standby.




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Just What We Needed Dept.: The Laptop Compubody Sock

Because sometimes you need a little private time with your laptop.




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A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music

This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful.




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Timeless fashions made with objects found during nature hikes

Getting outside will clear your head and, at least for artist Sara Breakfield, inspires and incredible wealth of creativity and artistic spirit thanks to items found along trails.




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Hurry! 4 Days left in the Instructables Green Design Contest

There's just a few more days to submit your project to this fun contest, with the chance to win some great prizes!




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How to DIY a washing machine into a chair

In his project "I Used to be a Washing Machine" designer Tony Grigorian uses the old appliance to create one, or several, new pieces of furniture.




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"Why bother knitting a scarf?"

Because there's far more to it than meets the eye. Here's why I knit.




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Knit 52 kinds of mushrooms in glowing colours

If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive.




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CustomMade is an electronic matchmaker for customers with an idea and craftspeople with the skills

This is how the internet is supposed to work.




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The top ten culture posts from 2014.

An interesting mix of fine art and fine childrearing!




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Digitally fabricated & handwoven chair revives old weaving techniques

Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition.




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10 DIY gifts you can make in under an hour

From funky fork bracelets to bath bombs and sweater sleeve coffee warmers, we've got your quick DIY gifts covered.




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Celebrate the trees with the Leaf Stack Challenge

Explore the unique beauty of Autumn trees by crafting a creation from their gifts.




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British supermarket cracks down on glitter

It might be pretty, but it's just another toxic microplastic.




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Make eco-friendly confetti out of plants

Because plastic-based glitter and confetti take 1000 years to break down.




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Rio+20’s ‘Look at the Bright Side’ Phase Doesn't Hide the Process Needs Re-Thinking

The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us?




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Ecuadorian Farmers Organize 'Illegal' Fairs to Bring Healthy, Fair Priced Food to Communities

A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule.




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Colorful Box Hides Lovely, Transformer 270 Sq. Foot Tea Shop in Sao Paulo

A Brazilian firm translates small-spaces ideas into a cute shopping mall shop.




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Giant Alligator Playground Crocheted by Olek in Sao Paulo

The Brooklyn based artist participated in a local show covering a concrete playground in a mixture of knitted yarn and Brazilian ribbons.