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50 Ways to Be a Green Evil Genius!
Who knew being environmentally conscious would ever be considered evil? With 50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius, you'll have wicked fun while reducing your impact on the planet and saving money.
Using easy-to-find parts and tools, this do-it-yourself guide offers a wide variety of environmentally focused projects you can accomplish on your own. Topics covered include transportation, alternative fuels, solar, wind, and hydro power, home insulation, construction, and more. The projects in this unique guide range from easy to more complex and are designed to optimize your time and simplify your life!
50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius:
Features step-by-step instructions for 50 environmentally friendly projects, complete with helpful illustrations Shows you how to design, build, and install your creations Allows you to customize each project for your purposes Removes the frustration factor-all required parts are listed, along with sources50 Green Projects for the Evil Genius provides you with all the plans and schematics you need to:
Dramatically improve the fuel efficiency of your carInsulate the windows in your home
Build a worm compost bin Audit your appliances with an energy meter Build a water purifier Set up a rainwater collection system Create a solar water heater Construct a homopolar motor Assemble a solar module from PV cells Create a wind turbine Assemble your own weather-protected human-powered vehicle Convert your car to biodiesel Build a contained composite structure And more
Author Notes
Jamil Shariff is a consultant with the Boxfish Group, a sustainable innovations incubator working with governments, businesses and advocacy groups to create policies and implement changes that achieve an efficient, healthier and more sustainable environment.
Table of Contents
Foreword The Right Honourable Paul Martin PC |
Acknowledgments |
1 Introduction |
2 Transportation |
3 Staying Inside |
4 Waste and Value |
5 Efficiency |
6 Using Water |
7 Heating with the Sun |
8 Water and Air |
9 Heat and Power |
10 Electricity |
11 Solar Electricity |
12 Wind Power |
13 Alternatives to Your Car |
14 Alternative Fuels for Transport |
15 Spaces and Structures Index |