Semi-Transparent Solar Cells Can Power Greenhouses Without Stunting Plant Growth

A new study on solar-powered greenhouses presents great prospects for the future of eco-friendly farming. Researchers have tested greenhouses with semi-transparent solar cells to see how they impact the growth of the plants. By generating electricity through these cells, the energy ...

Coca-Cola and Carlsberg Will Switch to Plant-Based Bottles That Break Down Within a Year

Companies going eco-friendly is a major trend this year when brands are becoming more and more aware of the environment and are trying to change consumer perspectives. Ocean trash is one of the major environmental threats of modern days and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

Hippie Van Is Back, And It’s Electric

Volkswagen’s iconic hippie van is getting an eco-friendly make-over and will be re-released in 2022 as an electric car. All around the world, modern hippies and not only rejoiced at this news which seemed to only be a rumor in 2017 at the Detroit Auto Show. But now, it all became ...

400 sqft Smart Cabin

This small cabin in the woods hides an unexpected and glamorous interior. It was built by Lil Lodges from Bear Creek, Alabama and got featured on Tiny House Nation thanks to its beautiful interior and warm finishes. The builders named it a “smart cabin”, because of all the effort ...

Funny Tortoise Signs to make life a little more fun

Display this little beauty to give warning to all those that may trespass while your Tortoise is on guard duty. A perfectly versatile full color signs that is guaranteed to make a perfect gift or accessory for any garage, Man Cave, Wall Accent, child’s room, and anything else ...

Eco-friendly tiny house with a drawbridge deck

If you live in an area with a colder climate, such as Canada or Northern Europe, it does not mean you have to give up your dream of owning a tiny home. When built with the use of good quality materials, tiny homes can be very durable and warm. Eh! is a Canadian tiny house located ...

How to eco-fit your garden

Urban areas are not very appropriate for eco-gardening, as the environment is not a suitable one. But John Walker has found an ingenious way to eco-fit your garden and shares the secret it all in his book ‘How to Create an Eco Garden’. The essential part, as the article says, ...

A Tour of Becky’s Homestead

For homesteaders, YouTube is a great resource because we get to physically see how things can be done. Here’s a channel with good info. I must say, I like this channel. This woman (Becky) raises her own food, animals, and has videos on how to do it all. In every episode Becky ...

The Nomad Yurt

If you’re the kind of person who likes to go on adventures, this next prefabricated tent will definitely become your favorite. The simple yet elegant Nomad Yurt is flexible, lightweight and made out of eco-friendly materials. The ancient design of a yurt has undergone in this way ...
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