Grasscycling: Putting Clippings to (Re)use
September 20, 2012
Reusing glass clippings — simply by leaving them atop a freshly mown lawn — cuts back on yard waste and helps nurture a healthy lawn.
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How to Turn Old Footwear into Gloriously Green Garden Planters
September 7, 2012
Worn, holey footwear can be repurposed into planters for added garden flair!
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40 Eco-Wind Chimes for an Enchanted, Unique Garden
June 11, 2012
A gardener’s paradise begins with the peaceful sounds of the wind chime. Try these recycling tips for a one-of-a-kind garden accessory.
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Eco-Friendly Features, Recycling Pay Off for Portland Condos
May 29, 2012
Portland’s 937 Condominiums went the extra mile to achieve LEED Platinum certification, recycling 93% of construction waste along the way.
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Aqua Takes Chicago to Greener Heights
April 5, 2012
Waste diversion, recycling for every resident and sustainable materials galore — Aqua is transforming Chicago’s Lakeshore East community.
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Brooklyn’s Jade 8 Condos are Eco-Chic
April 4, 2012
An eight-unit infill condo project in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood has serious green cred, including incorporating many recycle materials in its finishes.
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DC Condos Do Repurposing Right
March 30, 2012
The Solidago, a three-unit LEED Platinum building, mixes recycled materials and historic charm with energy efficiency in a winning formula.
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Builders of Hope Gives Homes ‘Green Makeover’
March 26, 2012
The nonprofit saves millions of pounds of waste from hitting landfills by recycling and repurposing old homes.
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Reinventing Home Décor: Must-Have Eco-Rugs for 2012
February 17, 2012
A cleaner, more stylish home doesn’t have to be bad for the environment. Check out these rugs that are easy on the earth and on the eyes.
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BRC Designs Upcycles One-of-a-Kind Home Furnishings
January 30, 2012
Artist/designer Benjamin Rollins Caldwell uses salvaged raw materials to make eye-catching modern works for the home.