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www.greenjoyment.com So far, the pizza box solar cooker hasn’t worked so well for us, but we’ll keep trying. Maybe it’s the black construction paper we’re missing. You will need * A medium size pizza box (Pizza Hut boxes work great) * Black construction paper * Extra-wide aluminum foil * Plastic (plastic window covering from a hardware store works best) * Glue * Tape * Scissors * Ruler * Magic marker * String Procedure: 1. Tape foil to the inside bottom of the box. Cover the foil with black paper. Tape in place. 2. Put the box on the plastic. Draw the outline of the box on the plastic with the marker. Cut the plastic about 1/4 inch inside the marks. 3. On the top of the box, draw a line one inch from all sides. Cut along front and side lines BUT NOT along the back. This will be the hinge for the flap. Carefully fold open the flap. 4. Cut a piece of foil the size of the flap. Glue it to the side of the flap that faces INTO the box. Flatten out all the winkles. Wipe glue smears off with a damp towel before they dry. 5. Tape the plastic to the inside of the box. Tape one side first, then the opposite side. Make it tight so it looks like glass. Tape the other edges. Seal tight so no air can get in. 6. Cut a piece of string as long as the box. Tape one end to the top of the flap. Push a small nail into the back of the box so you have a place to tie the string. www.greenjoyment.com

Lawrence University is installing the campus first solar panel on the roof of Youngchild Hall. The panel installation is due in large part to the efforts of freshmen Will Meadows and Austin Federa, who together conducted extensive background research and secured funding for a professional site assessment. www.lawrence.edu

www.solatube.com Kevin OConner installs a Solar Star attic fan in a home where the homeowner complains that his attic gets too hot during the summer. Solar Star, the leader in solar powered attic ventilation, brings you the most technically-advanced, environmentally-friendly, ventilation solution available today. Best of all, Solar Star brings you the solutions that cost nothing to operate. Imagine the savings. By placing the unit where it is most effective, the highest point on the roof, it can properly circulate air and ventilate your attic space, transforming your home into a comfortable living environment. Powered by Solar Star’s proprietary 10-watt solar panel, this breakthrough product has been designed to last season after season.

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www.SolarEnergyGuide.net -Discover everything you wanted to know about using solar power and how to build solar panels to your adavntage and eliminate your power bill. If you have been harboring thoughts of building your very own solar panel with a small budget, then you are in the right place. Before you begin, there are quite a few things to bear in mind, and of them is being open to trying new stuff and this will definitely increase your chances of achieving your goals. The making of your own solar panel can be done with the help of your family members and thus, it can be a great cohesion day altogether. In addition, the use of a solar panel can help you save a huge sum of money and also protect the environment at the same time.Take a look at some of the many benefits home solar power systems can provide you and our environment energy: When you use solar energy, you will realize that it uses absolutely no fuel other than the sun’s light. Moreover, it does not release into the atmosphere anything harmful.Affordability: Energy comes free. The installation cost is a one-time cost. Therefore, the investment is recovered within a few years of installation, making the power generated by solar energy absolutely free.Ease of use: You cannot store conventional power but you can store solar power for future use.Low on maintenance: The home solar power systems are easy to maintain. They do not involve high costs or too much effort, thus letting you reap the benefits of the …