Michelle Kaufmann, a green blogger, is offering a free Earth Day Activity Kit. The kit contains instructions for building a number of green craft projects. Information about the projects can be found on Michelle Kaufmann's blog. The photo on the right shows an mkpocket which can be made from old jeans.

"Growing up in Iowa, I developed a deep understanding of the relationship between humankind and the environment, an awareness I strive to incorporate into everything I do," said Michelle Kaufmann. "I love showing people how easy it can be to make healthy green choices that also create more beautiful living spaces. That's why I created this kit especially for Earth Day."

Each activity in the Earth Day Activity Kit focuses on reducing, reusing, and recycling to transform everyday castaways into beautiful, functional objects. The Earth Day Activity Kit includes detailed instructions, videos and color photographs to help you complete these projects. Here are some of the projects in Kaufmann's kit.

mkPocket: Perfect for the "green teen," or anyone who wants to carry their iPod (or iPhone) in eco-chic style. All you need is the pockets of your old over-loved jeans to create customized fashion for your equally over-loved music/mobile device.

Ecobirdfeeder: Sleek, modular, green design is for the birds with this modern birdfeeder constructed of wooden chopsticks.

Eco Candles: Once you realize that paraffi n wax candles get their start in an oil refinery that golden glow just doesn't seem quite as romantic. The sustainable solution to this eco quandary is candles made of natural waxes such as soy, palm, and beeswax. We show you how to make them yourself.

Waterwall: This project is perfect for the pragmatist who appreciates the beautiful things in life. Learn how to create a "wall" of water bottles that drastically reduces heat gain within your home and cuts your need for artificial cooling systems during warmer months. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy a naturally comfortable temperature, lower energy costs AND the sunbeams reflecting through the water that dance across your walls.

Plantable Paper: All you green thumbs out there can share the bounty of your gardens via homemade plantable paper turned into Earth Day cards.

Earth Day is April 22nd. You can learn more about it here, here and here.

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