10 Really Cool DIY Projects To Become Environmentally Friendly
In these times where global warming presents a real danger, and fossil fuels running out, renewable energy is the only way to go. Further, by recycling material, we can make sure that there’s no need to manufacture more (which would use up more fuel). We here at Listfied are also concerned about being environmentally friendly. So, here are 10 cool and useful DIY projects to become environmentally friendly, that everyone can do to harness the power of renewable energy, and to recycle material.
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1. Solar powered iPod/iPhone charger
Read this neat tutorial to learn how to make your very own solar powered iPod/iPhone charger. Very useful, and environmentally friendly, as you use renewable energy to charge your device.
How to make a solar iPod/iPhone charger
2. Solar Heater
Create a solar heater that’s powered by the low-angle winter sun.
3. Pedal Power Electricity Generator
Generate electricity by pedalling your bike! A great DIY project that details how you can pedal your bike to generate electricity to run low-power electronic appliances in your house. This has two benefits: exercise, and (basically free) electricity!
4. Thermal Water Heater For Less Than Five Dollars
Make a thermal water heater for less than five dollars.
5. Wind-up Reading Light
Make a reading light that works by winding.
6. Make a Dog Leash from Braided Plastic Bags
Make a cool dog leash from plastic bags. Instead of throwing all those plastic bags away, use them for useful purposes.
7. Plastic bag “sandals”
Crochet tote bags with grocery bags to make … cool plastic bag sandals!
8. Build your own solar battery charger
Charge your batteries using solar power, with this useful solar power battery charger. Very useful for when you’re outdoors and have no electricity.
9. Solar Powered Lawnmower
Lawnmowers are generally power guzzling machines. Save valuable money (that you’d normally spend on fuel for the lawnmower) and become environmentally friendly, by switching your lawnmower over to solar power.
10. Plastic Bag Raincoat
Put plastic shopping bags to good use by turning them into a raincoat!
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Solar Battery Chargers are the the wave of the future!
Hey Pete, thanks for dropping by.
And yes, they truly are
I love the pedal power electricity generator. Imagine how much electricity that all of the country’s Gold’s gyms could add to the grid!