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Eco Factor: Photo-bioreactor made from recycled water bottles.

Using algae to develop biofuel is not a new thing, and researchers have previously made some bioreactors in which the process takes place. However, a new demonstration at Instructables does show how one can make an algae bioreactor using nothing other than recycled plastic bottles. The photo-bioreactor uses algae to convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into energy, which is produced in the form of algae biomass. This biomass is extracted and used to develop carbon neutral biofuel. Head over to Instructables for the DIY details.

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If you are not yet ready to catch the solar era of eco-friendly gadgets, then try this out – a steam-powered battery charger that will give more meaning to the junk lying around in your home. The project makes use of a “Look Out” brand boiler from the 40s, a 6 HP steam engine from 1903 and a self-made magnetic alternator that uses all that steam to generate electricity to power your batteries.

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Just like Josh Owen of the United States even you can create your very own CD Jewel case chandelier. Not only does it look pretty but it is much better than sending all of them to the landfill isn’t it?

Why just a chandelier, you can even make photo frames out of these jewel cases – an ingenious way to decorate your walls indeed! If you want a step-by-step tutorial then click here.

Now, that you have recycled the jewel cases so well, what you can do with the old unwanted CDs? Simple, use them as coasters or better still use your vivid imagination to make something out of them.

Via: Superuse