Repurposed Denim to ’Shrooms: Toasty Eco-Insulation Alternatives
June 10, 2010
Unconventional forms of home insulation — denim and mushroom roots — offer a healthy, earth-friendly alternative to the tired fiberglass solution.
Month: June 2010
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For H&M and Walmart, ‘Disposable Fashion’ was Taken Literally
June 9, 2010
Both companies were caught sending unused clothes straight to landfills instead of donating or recycling.
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Rewriting the Fate of Old Books
June 8, 2010
Good artists are knowledgeable types, so it’s no surprise that they choose old books as a medium in which to work, playing with the paper to create something new — and to enrich the knowledge of others.
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Teaching Kids to Recycle While Crafting
June 8, 2010
Feeling crafty? Take the opportunity to teach reuse in creatively, fun-filled ways the whole family can enjoy.
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What Do Our Kids Think About Recycling?
June 8, 2010
Ask an 8-year-old his thoughts on recycling and you may be surprised by his knowledge…
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Ten Incredible Mona Lisas Made from Recycled Materials
June 7, 2010
The most recycled painting in the world gets a new layer of reuse, as these artists use recycled materials to recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s 16th century masterpiece.
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Restaurants Don’t Have to Let Unused Food Go to Waste
June 7, 2010
The National Restaurant Association has partnered with Food Donation Connection to instill a food donation program for restaurants to easily process and donate food.
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Green Toy Manufacturers Getting it Right
June 3, 2010
Toys are traditionally pretty bad for the environment, but a few eco-friendly manufacturers are looking to change that reputation.
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Mad Doctor Creates Orchestra of 70 Steampunk Birds
June 3, 2010
On U.S. Highway 12 in Wisconsin lies a very special roadside attraction: Dr. Evermor’s Scrap Metal Yard. Special attraction is the 70-member scrap metal big band.
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Playing Around with Eco-Friendly Toys
June 3, 2010
Stuck on what gift to get for that baby shower? The Internet is full of green toys.