Fire damages round house- January 28, 2008 A unique Jefferson County home (http:www.woodhenge.org), celebrated for its eco-friendly design, was damaged by fire Sunday afternoon.No one was home at the residence of Jim and Krista Juczak at 14910 Fuller Road in the Town of Adams when the fire was reported to Jefferson County Emergency Dispatch at 1:26 p.m.The round-shaped home, constructed of concrete and face logs is one of the more famous abodes in the area, having been the subject of various broadcast and print reports as well as host...http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/fire-damages-round-house.html Heating and Cooking, on the cheap!- January 28, 2008 Do you have a small cabin, camp, or just want to be a bit more self sufficient Here's what we are playing with. The military used to use these tent heaters. They can heat a small space, and be used for cooking. What makes them particularly neat, is that they are multi fuel. They will burn wood or coal, plus they can burn liquid fuels from diesel and kerosene, to gasoline and alcohol. Here's the best news, THEY WILL BURN USED FRYER OIL. Yes, the waste vegetable oil that your Italian or Chinese...http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/heating-and-cooking-on-cheap.html Free Book Download: Much Ado About Almost Nothing- January 26, 2008 Much Ado About Almost NothingA History of Electricity and Electronics2007, Hans CamenzindThis is the story of the electron. 3,000 years ago the tiny particle caused nothing but fear and superstition whenever it appeared. Its perception by man changed slowly as a few heretics dared to investigate. Then man discovered the "Leyden Jar", a gadget which produced a vicious electrical shock, to the amusement of the experimenters and kings.Discover a new side of Benjamin Franklin as an unlikely...http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/free-book-download-much-ado-about.html Happy worms!- January 24, 2008 We just added 1000 worms to a new worm bin. One hour after spreading them on top of the litter, they disappeared into the bedding to munch away happily on our kitchen scraps. We are thrilled that we are able to keep up our composting indoors, even when it's below 0 (F) outdoors. There is no smell other than an earthy dirt smell right near the bins. We cover all submissions with coconut fiber as we add it. No ants, flies, or smells. This picture was taken as we were adding some old stale...http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/happy-worms.html The Homebrew Power CD- January 19, 2008 After the huge Server Upgrades here at HomeBrewPower we have finally got around to recompiling our CD Rom that was previously available only in hard copy for $20.00 + P&P. The Entire contents have been recompiled, tweaked and buffered and made available for download for what we think is a VERY fair price of $5.00. To purchase the package just visit our homepage http:www.homebrewpower.co.uk and click on the purchase link. Your personal download link will be emailed to you soon as funds have...http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/homebrew-power-cd.html The Worms Arrive- January 16, 2008 Our vermiposting red worms arrived today. Now our composting project kicks into high gear. The beds are ready, kitchen craps have been collected, and compost will be ready for spring. Read more at http:www.green-trust.orgebooks.Our veggie oil burner also arrived, so the used fryer oil to hot water project begins. See http:groups.yahoo.comgroupm1941.The parts for our home made generator battery charger arrived today as well. You can read more about that at http:groups.yahoo.comgroupdiy_generatorhttp://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/worms-arrive.html Heart Breaking Story on eWaste- January 14, 2008 June is the wet season in Ghana, but here in Accra, the capital, the morning rain has ceased. As the sun heats the humid air, pillars of black smoke begin to rise above the vast Agbogbloshie Market. I follow one plume toward its source, past lettuce and plantain vendors, past stalls of used tires, and through a clanging scrap market where hunched men bash on old alternators and engine blocks. Soon the muddy track is flanked by piles of old TVs, gutted computer cases, and smashed monitors heaped.http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/heart-breaking-story-on-ewaste.html DIY Generator Project- January 12, 2008 Our generator project is progressing. We have a 10hp B&S OHV engine, a GM 108 amp alternator, and are awaiting a bracket and pulley to be delivered. We are constructing a 3 stage charger to maintain our deep cycle battery bank, with appropriate instrumentation.More info at http:www.green-trust.orgebooks.http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/diy-generator-project.html Composting Toilet and Recycling System, Ready to Go!- January 5, 2008 We have developed a complete composting Kitchen and Toilet system for anyone wanting to reduce their water requirements, eliminate sewage, and build soil quality for gardening. Consisting of a manual on worm composting, a collection device (toilet), cover & bedding material (coconut fiber), a worm bin and worms, This system sells for $100 + Shipping, and includes everything you need. See pictures of the components at http:ph.groups.yahoo.comgroupsimplyoffgridphotosbrowse9dd6c=(...http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/composting-toilet-and-recycling-system.html Florida's Diesel Electric Hybrid Buses- January 5, 2008 A buddy of mine, Ron Morrison, grabbed a shot of this Diesel Electric Hybrid bus.Farther away from the beach I saw this city bus. Hybrid diesel-electric. It was really quiet zooming away from a stoplight & was hitting 40 mph. I had to wait till both of us caught a stoplight for me to hop out of my car to take this picture.More info can be found at http:www.scgov.netPublicCommunicationsMediaRelationsdocumentsHybridBusFactSheet8-06.pdf.http://www.green-trust.org/2008/01/floridas-diesel-electric-hybrid-buses.html |