Producing art through book recycling
May 17, 2016
You can’t just toss a few old books into your recycling bin. Paper recyclers have a hard time processing the glue that the binds the spine…
Kara DiCamillo
Kara DiCamillo loves eating, traveling, shopping, and everything outdoors. She is an active volunteer in her Newport, Rhode Island community and has backpacked Mt. Washington in New Hampshire too many times to count. Kara started her online writing career with TreeHugger in 2005 and currently contributes to several websites focusing on sustainability, lifestyle, food, and travel.
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Savers: Rethinking the impact of clothing
May 5, 2016
As a wake-up call to bring attention to the impact that clothing has on our planet, Savers staged a “clothing spill” on Alki Beach in Seattle…
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Think Recycling When Spring Cleaning
April 26, 2016
As the flowers begin blooming and the birds are serenading, now is a good time to freshen up your home and get a head start on spring and summer.
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Disposing of cooking oil through recycling
March 3, 2016
If not disposed of properly, cooking oil can be a hot mess.
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Getting crafty by recycling plastic bottles
February 18, 2016
When the weather is too cold to go outside this week, try a few of our favorites that are not only easy but are made from one of the most common household items – plastic bottles. Have fun!
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The Ultimate Goal of Sustainability in Aspen, Colorado
February 2, 2016
Stepping off the airplane in Aspen, Colorado, it’s hard not to notice that the community, its businesses and its residents, care deeply about the environment.
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‘Find Art Doors’: A Symbol of Victory Over Life on the Streets
September 16, 2015
The Find Art Doors project is reusing doors to create public art and end homelessness.
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Jeff Soderbergh: Creating Works of Art Using Reclaimed Antique Materials
July 17, 2015
Newport, Rhode Island-based artist Jeff Soderbergh uses old wood, metals and more to make beautiful works of art.
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Beach Cleanups: It’s Not Too Late to Make a Difference
July 16, 2015
With the weekend coming up, consider heading to the beach … for a cleanup.
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Adopt a Recycled Pet and Save a Life (or Two)
July 7, 2015
Recycled pets? OK, more like rescue pets. But just take a look at these photos and see if you could resist one …