Tag: recycle

Build from Recycled Shipping Containers!

Build from Recycled Shipping Containers! Two of my favorite things are recycle projects that assist in housing people and preserving our planet from human miss use and the beach! This awesome beach house has both! It is built from old shipping containers and the inside is even  more impressive than the curb appeal. I am not a …

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Bulletproof & Fireproof House Made From Used Plastic Bottles

Bulletproof & Fireproof House Made From Used Plastic Bottles Wow what a great recycling project this is! Built with plastic bottles, sand, mud and concrete. It’s boasts that it is fireproof, bullet proof, earthquake resistant and maintains comfortable a comfortable temperature year round itself. Projects like this could house the world and be the beginning of the …

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Hack Outdoor Solar Lights for Emergencies

Hack Outdoor Solar Lights for Emergencies

Some posts may include affiliate links. Hack Outdoor Solar Lights for Emergencies   Solar lights are cheap and VERY east to get a hold of, these can be used to create a ton of different re-purposed things. Prephappy.com shows you 6 ways you can turn a solar light into a survival tool. You can use them in …

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DIY Recycling Plastic Bottles to Plastic Rope

DIY Recycling Plastic Bottles to Plastic Rope

DIY Recycling Plastic Bottles to Plastic Rope The video is in what I think maybe Russian however, the process looks like if you understand the tool used you could figure this out without the verbal instruction. If you’re able to do this not only would we love the instructions in English but it would be …

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MIY Rope from Plastic Bags

MIY Rope from Plastic Bags

MIY Rope from Plastic Bags The world all ready has landfills full of disposed of plastic bags! I do recycle them as much as I can, but this is one use I had never thought of until seeing this video. I am relieved to see a good survival use for plastic bags because I always have a …

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The Raccoon Guide to Pallets and Buckets

The Raccoon Guide to Pallets and Buckets

The Raccoon Guide to Pallets and Buckets To people who prepare, live green, and want to recycle and reuse, pallets and buckets are as good as gold. There are literally hundreds of uses for them and in many cases they can be gotten for free! For information on use and locating them continue reading at the link below …

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Beer or Soda Can Camp Stove

Beer or Soda Can Camp Stove One issue with camping, hiking or even traveling in your vehicle is preparing food without big bulky gear. There are a lot of DIY and store bought camp stoves out there but this one is incredibly easy to make, very fuel efficient and very small and easy to carry or …

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Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Containers

Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Containers

Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Containers A dab of this and dollop of that left in the containers? Don’t waste it! Use it and then reuse the container too! I thought I was clever using my old mustard containers for storing home mixed basting sauces and marinating seasonings. But the good folks at Buzzfeed have …

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21 Ways to Recycle a Yoga Mat

21 Ways to Recycle a Yoga Mat Homesteaders, preppers, and those on a budget all advocate recycling, reusing and renewing! If everyone were to recycle, reuse, and renew we can together leave more resources for future generations! Yoga mats are fantastic to upcycle. I discovered after purchasing a mat and the wonderfully comfortable outfit, that yoga was …

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DIY Solar Water Heater From Plastic Bottles

DIY Solar Water Heater From Plastic Bottles See how to make a solar water heater from plastic bottles and save on your water heating bill! Jose Alano is a retired mechanic that lives in Brazil. Jose invented a solar water heater from a pile of plastic bottles and cartons. This is great for the environment as …

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