Cuisinart GreenGourmet EcoFriendly 11Inch Square Grill Pan

Cuisinart® GreenGourmet™ cookware is good for the environment because is uses manufacturing techniques that reduce harmful carbon emissions by consuming less energy. Featuring a ceramic-based nonstick coating made without the use of petroleum, exclusive Cuisinart Cermica™ cookware helps to conserve our natural resources and lets you cook with a good conscience. Rest assured that Cuisinart uses only packaging that is made for 100% recycled materials and is printed with soy ink. Beautiful stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and are constructed of 70% recycled stainless steel-great protection for you and the environment! It can go directly into the oven and be used for top-browning and broiling foods unlike traditional nonstick surfaces. Energy-efficient and eco-friendly with the same high standard of quality you expect from Cuisinart, this collection proves it\’s easy being green.more info

Aurora Products Elements EcoFriendly DRing Binder 1.5Inch Capacity

Eco-friendly binder made for long-lasting dependable use. D-rings hold more sheets than round rings for greater capacity in same size binder. Open and close triggers for easy access to documents. Binder Type: Ring Binder, Global Product Type: N/A, Binder Style: Non-View, Maximum Capacity Range (): 1 1/2 in.more info

Incipio ECOcase for iPhone 3G 3G S Canvas

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The ECO|case by Incipio is our Earth First approach, constructed using environmentally friendly materials. The case is a simple yet stylish single piece design which protects the iPhone 3G while maintaining a slim profile.

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Earth Friendly Products Ecos Lemongrass Ultra Liquid 100Ounce

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Way Basics Cube Plus EcoFriendly 2Shelf Storage Unit

When you multiply the Way Basics Cube Plus by two, You will get a great solution for any room in your home. Need a bookshelf in the living room? A bedside table in the bedroom? A toy cubby in the children room? And that is just a start. Who knew that limitless possibilities live inside this oh-so-basic storage unit? You can use it as a low-profile bedside table, there is plenty of room to store all those magazines and novels you are going to get to soon. A pair would look great on either side of the couch with a set of matching lamps. If you need simple, basic furniture that is practical and versatile, Way Basics is for you. This eco-modern storage Double Cube Plus is made from our zBoards, a recycled paperboard that takes nothing from our environment, weighs 62% lighter than particle, but just as strong. In our packages, you will not find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. that is because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you are done. The surface is water resistant and easy to clean with a damp cloth. Measures 11.34 inches long by 13.39 inches wide by 30.39 inches high.

From the Manufacturer

Way Basics : Your Easy Eco and Non-toxic Modular Storage Solution

We believe we’ve invented the simplest, most ingenious furniture ever. Ultra-easy to put together, sustainably made and completely recyclable, it’s made from environmentally sound building blocks we call zBoards; that’ll inspire your creativity with playful possibilities.

And when you buy Way Basics furniture, you’re helping improve the world in other ways, too. We work with furniture banks around the country to help those families in desperate need — victims of natural disasters who’ve lost everything they owned, women and children escaping from domestic violence, working families below the poverty line, and others requiring a hand up — not a handout.

We’re founding members of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, a coalition united to promote environmentally healthy practices in the industry, and to help consumers identify good furniture choices. We are also proud to announce that in 2008, Way Basics went zero via the Conservation Fund’s “Go Zero Program.” This means that we offset our company carbon emissions by planting trees at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge! To learn more visit the Conservation Fund.

zBoard: Save Money and Trees

It took us 10 years to perfect the ingenious building-block zBoards at the heart of our business. Our patented, environmentally sound manufacturing process turns post-consumer recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less than particle board. zBoards are just as solid and structurally sound as any engineered-wood furniture, yet they’re made from one of the simplest materials ever – paper.

We designed these marvelous building boards to be versatile and easy to assemble, and came up with a new way to put the pieces together. Strategically placed super-strong adhesive strip is the answer – all you do is peel off the protective covering, stick the blocks together, and you’re done. If you’re creating your own design with zBoards, you can also use screws or hardware if you like. zBoards are water-resistant and easy to clean. They come in different colors and both light and dark wood-grain designs, so you have options to fit your decor. They’re also available in white, which makes a perfect canvas for your own imagination.

The World\’s Easiest Assembly

In our packages, you won’t find mysterious collections of screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. That’s because you can put our unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you’re done. Honest. See the assembly videos on our website.

You can buy our thoughtfully designed step-by-step furniture kits. And because they’re so easy to assemble and so versatile, you can also mix and match zBoards to fulfill your furniture fantasies. Since Way Basics products are modular, it’s easy to add on to your creation if you need more storage or want to use it for a different purpose. Then paint, wallpaper, or embellish them any way you like as well. (Kids love to decorate their own Way Basics stuff.) That’s something you definitely don’t get with most assembly-required furniture.

They\’re Talking About Us

You may have seen Way Basics discussed on your favorite television morning show, your newspaper, or seen a review on a popular website. Our revolutionary easy eco modular furniture is making waves and has been seen on: MSNBC, ABC, Kids Today, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Daily Candy, Apartment Therapy to name a few.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I do with the backer board that came with my furniture?
A:When you’re done assembling your Way Basics furniture piece, place the backer board at the rear of your furniture. This sturdy paper board is the essential framing piece that holds it all together. It’s designed to adhere neatly, stabilize your furniture and create a finished look.

Q: How can I customize my Way Basics Furniture?
A: The possibilities are endless! We designed our modular building blocks to inspire creativity and possibility. Here are a few ideas:

• zBoard dividers are available to create organization and playful possibilities.
• Stack different bookshelves in different colors next to each other to create you own design.
• Add stickers!
• Mix and match zBoards of different hues to add a charge of color to any room.
• Build a multi-colored bookshelf or insert multiple zBoard dividers for a great look.
• Rest a horizontal zBoard on top of any two of our lower pre-configured pieces and voila! You’ve got a table or desk.
• Get fancy and spice it up with casters or wheels to make your furniture mobile. (you will need a screwdriver to affix casters)
• Visit the Design Gallery on waybasics.com for more ideas!

Q: Made from paper…is it strong? How much weight can zBoards hold?
A: It’s very strong indeed! zBoards are constructed through our patented process and are made from multiple, overlapping layers of paperboard and corrugated paper that combine to withstand tremendous pressure. We like to describe the zBoard as carbon fiber of paper. For instance, our founder weighs 195 pounds and when he stands on our Cube it can easily bear his weight.

zBoards are just as strong as common particle board constructed furniture. Our furniture is designed for use in common storage, home, and work purposes. With Way Basics furniture, you can easily add a divider/support zBoard and hold up to 100 pounds per shelf for your really big and heavy things. We recommend adding divider/support zBoards starting from the lowest shelf to support the heaving books or objects above.

Q: Is your packaging recycled too?
A: Yes, even our packaging is recycled. We use materials made from 90% post-consumer waste. Since packaging is just to safely transport and protect your furniture, we’d rather keep it basic, recycled, and completely recyclable to ease the load on our environment. Please reuse or recycle your packaging when you’re done with it, too. Thanks!

Q: How strong is the double-sided adhesive tape?
A: Very, very strong. We use only 3M industrial-strength heavy-duty adhesive tape on our products. To take full advantage of all that sticking power and get optimum adhesion, make sure your bonding adhesive surfaces are clean, dry, and properly joined. It works best if you put together your furniture in a room that’s between 70° F to 100° F (21° C to 38° C). This super-tape’s bonds get stronger during the first 24 hours so we recommend that you let your furniture sit in place for the first day.

Q: Are zBoards water resistant?
A: Yes, the exterior layers of the board are treated with a water resistant material just like other finished wood veneers. If water gets on the zBoard surface, it will dry (though of course it’s best if you wipe it up like all spills). You’ll want to keep water away from the furniture’s edges and corners where it’s a little more vulnerable to moisture. Again, we hate to sound like your mom, but if water spills, just wipe it up!

Q: Does Way Basics furniture off-gas?
A: No, Way Basics furniture does not off-gas. Off-gasing occurs in the manufacturing process of particle poard and MDF in which various types of formaldehyde are used. There is no formaldehyde in our products. Have no fear, our products don\’t pass gas!

Q: What are the differences between zBoards, particleboard, plywood, solid wood, and MDF?
A: zBoards are made almost entirely (99%) from post-consumer recycled paper, and do not consume additional natural resources like trees and the enormous amounts of water needed to make virgin paper. While very strong, paper zBoards are made from the lightest form of wood byproduct.

Particleboard is made from wood particles (like wood chips, sawmill shavings, or sawdust), which is bound together with synthetic resin or other materials, then pressed and extruded. It is fairly heavy.

Plywood is engineered from thin sheets of wood veneer in layers that are glued together. It’s fairly heavy and expensive. It also means that trees must be chopped down to harvest the wood.

Solid wood is made directly from lumber, which means chopping down thousands of trees and continuing the deforestation of large areas of our planet. Solid wood furniture is heavy and generally very expensive.

MDF stands for medium density fiberboard, a variety of particleboard. It’s made by breaking down softwood into small wood fibers and particles that are then bound together with wax and resin. The panels are formed by applying high temperature and pressure. This manufacturing process uses lots of energy resources and puts contaminants into the environment.

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Stoneview How to Build an EcoFriendly Little Guesthouse

Stoneview is an octagonal, cordwood masonry timber-framed guesthouse with a living roof located in upstate New York, fully constructed and finished for just $6,000.
In response to the enormous interest in this unique little home, author and builder Rob Roy has written Stoneview.

Over 130 clear line drawings and step-by-step images provide the reader with all the information needed to build this three hundred-square-foot cabin from start to finish, and a full-color section shows off the beautiful design features of this charming green cabin. All design considerations are covered, as well as an interesting and thorough discussion of the geometry of the octagon.

Separate chapters are devoted to:

• Site preparation
• Forming and pouring the slab
• Timber framing
• The lightweight living roof
• The cordwood masonry walls

Full instructions for the interior floor and wall finishing are included, as well as a basic plumbing system featuring the humanure composting toilet system. Stoneview concludes with a performance evaluation of the building and a complete costing analysis. Best of all, the house is appropriate for any climate.

This latest book by Rob Roy will appeal to his many followers, as well as those new to alternative buildings. Instructions are designed for both experienced and novice builders.

Rob Roy and his wife Jaki started the Earthwood Building School in 1981. Earthwood specializes in alternative building methods such as cordwood masonry and earth-sheltered housing. Roy is the author of twelve books, including Earth-Sheltered Houses, Timber Framing for the Rest of Us, and Cordwood Building (New Society Publishers).

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Making Use Of The Web To Teach Environmental Awareness

So that you can truly make a distinction in the world, there should be huge groups of individuals who all agree about what should be carried out so that you can make a positive alter. As soon as science has discovered some thing to be true, it can be essential to educate people about these newly discovered facts in order to stop the harm that prior “truths” might have been causing. Computers are a potent tool for ensuring that folks are able to practice making use of their knowledge with out worrying about having any negative effects on the real world should they end up being wrong.

Using social games in a virtual world is also a fantastic way to aid introduce youngsters to the idea of environmental awareness. By using personal computer games to get them to chat about how what they do can affect the environment, we can help to teach kids that they can make a distinction and support to maintain the Earth secure and healthy for future generations.

Creating these safe chat rooms where kids can discover about the environment and see in real time what type of effect their behavior can have on the Earth is among the best ways to teach the upcoming generation how critical it is to take care of the environment and make sure that future generations will have the exact same gorgeous world to grow up in. 

When coupled with teaching in a regular classroom, technologies gives kids a much much better understanding of how the world works and what they can do to assist ensure that it stays a secure and enjoyable location. Despite the fact that this technology is currently being used in Israel, the organization that creates it would like to see it commence being utilised all over the world to aid teach an whole generation of young children the way to care for their world.

How To Make Solar Panel Blueprint

by Alex X.

In this article I will give you a clear blueprint of all the steps involved if you want to learn how to make solar panel technology at home. But let’s first clarify what a solar panel actually is.

A solar panel – a quick introduction
A solar panel is nothing more than a box. Inside the box there are 36 solar cells. Electricity is being produced by these solar cells. The photovoltaic effect is what produces electrical energy. The job of the box is to protect the solar cells from any potential damage.

To generate a strong enough current all 36 solar cells have to be wired together in a serial structure.

Obviously, the solar cells require sunlight to generate electricity. That is the reason why the box must have a plexi-glass or glass sheet on one side.

The energy produced by the panel can only be passed on to a battery, for example, if the panel has a plug.

With a diode the solar panel can be prevented from draining the battery when the sun is not shining.

To discover more insider tricks and tips to making your own solar panel see my Green DIY Energy Review.

How to make solar panel technology in 4 simple steps:

Step 1: You have to acquire 36 solar cells (as they can break easily I recommend you buy some spare ones)

. However, removing the wax is quite difficult. Therefore, I recommend you buy solar cells that are not in wax. It is normal for small chips to occur during transportation. This does not normally effect the functionality of the cells.
Furthermore, I recommend you buy solar cells that have already got some metal tabs soldered on. If you buy cells without those tabs you have to solder them on yourself.

Step 2: Building the box

The box has to be big enough to accommodate all 36 solar cells. To keep the panel compact I recommend you use 4 rows with 9 cells in each row.
To protect the panel from moisture it needs to be coated with paint inside and out.
Also drill some extra holes for moisture to evaporate.

Step 3: Simply wire the cells together and fix them into position. Add a plug and a diode.

Step 4: Finally, a sheet of plexi-glass can be placed over the solar cells.

Finally, you have to test your panel to ensure it is working nicely before you install it.

That is all there is to it. To learn how to make solar panel technology for a fraction of the cost all you need is a good instruction manual.

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