3D-printed GROWW repurposes Mason Jars into mini terrariums

Warsaw-based UAU Project has combined 3D printing technology with upcycling ingenuity to create GROWW, a mini one-plant greenhouse perfect for small apartments. Make a GROWW yourself by downloading the 3D printing files from the UAU Project website. The final 3D-printed ribbed product can be combined with a plant and Mason jar to create a sealed environment. The team encourages people to print with PLA and reuse the product as many times as possible. + GROWW The article above was submitted to us by an Inhabitat reader. Want to see your story on Inhabitat ? Send us a tip by following this link . Remember to follow our instructions carefully to boost your chances of being chosen for publishing!

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6 DIY Halloween Decorations Made with Upcycled Materials

You know that Halloween is just a few days away , right? Don’t worry: it snuck up on us too, and now we’re scrambling to decorate the house with a suitable number of scary items so we can celebrate in style. If your place is looking a little sparse in the spookiness department, there are some fun, easy decorations you can make with stuff that’s probably already lurking around your home. Read on for some fun-yet-creepy DIY ideas that you can put together in no time. Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Read the rest of 6 DIY Halloween Decorations Made with Upcycled Materials Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: creepy , dead dolls , decorations , DIY halloween , dolls , glowing , glowing eyes , halloween , Halloween decor , halloween decorations , halloween eyes , lantern , lanterns , mason jars , pumpkin , pumpkins , spider , spider egg , spider egg sac , spider eggs , spider sac , spooky , spooky jars , upcycled jars , vampire doll , vampire dolls

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These Tiny Cabins Built From 100% Reclaimed Wood are the Perfect Romantic Getaways

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Biotech Beating Out GMO When it Comes to Food Production, Says Greenpeace

In the race to feed the growing population of planet Earth, biotechnology is quietly overtaking genetic modification, according to a new report by Greenpeace. The Guardian reports that the Greenpeace report set to be published this week highlights successes of biotechnology projects and claims they are outpacing GMOs when it comes to improving food production in what the environmental group calls a “silent revolution” in agriculture. Read the rest of Biotech Beating Out GMO When it Comes to Food Production, Says Greenpeace Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: agriculture , biotechnology , crops , farming , food , genetically modified , GM , GMO , Greenpeace , soybeans

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DIY: How to Sprout Seeds and Beans On Your Kitchen Counter

At my local grocery store, out here in the middle of nowhere, a head of cauliflower costs $5 and a wilted ball of lettuce might run you $3. It’s a far cry from the vibrant fruit and vegetable markets we were accustomed to in downtown Toronto, and is a bit daunting when it comes to grocery budgeting for a pair of veggie-vores. It’ll be a few more months until local farmers’ markets are filled with greens and our own garden is lush with vegetables, so until then, we make do with what’s available and take advantage of one of the few greens that can be grown indoors year-round: sprouts . It’s incredibly easy to sprout seeds and beans on your kitchen counter with just a few simple household tools. Read the rest of DIY: How to Sprout Seeds and Beans On Your Kitchen Counter Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alfalfa , alfalfa sprouts , bean sprouts , chia , chia seeds , chick peas , DIY , healthy snacks , how to sprout , lentil sprouts , mason jars , mung beans , salads , smoothies , soups , Sprout , sprouted beans , sprouted peas , sprouting , sprouting beans , sprouting chia , sprouting lentils , sprouts , vegan        

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Trash Amps Transform Mason Jars into Ecofriendly, Hipster-y Speakers

Do you love the cool simplicity of the Mason jar?  Trash Amps took the hipster-friendly drinking vessel and converted it from a glass container to a portable speaker and practice amp. The Mason Jar Speaker, which is marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to typical plastic portable speakers, is comprised of glass, metal and wood. Read the rest of Trash Amps Transform Mason Jars into Ecofriendly, Hipster-y Speakers Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: diy speakers , ecofriendly mason jars , glass jar speakers , mason jar amps , mason jar speakers , mason jars , Recycled Materials , trash amps , upcycling        

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