50 green projects for the evil genius

By Jamil Shariff

Using easy-to-find parts and tools, this do-it-yourself guide offers a wide variety of environmentally focused projects involving transportation, alternative fuels, solar power, wind power, hydro power, home insulation, construction and more:

  • Dramatically improve the fuel efficiency of your car.
  • Insulate 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.

The book offers 50 projects of wicked fun that reduce your impact on the planet and save money.

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