‘The Gleaners and I’ Examines Food Waste, Reuse in France
September 7, 2011
In France’s Beauce region, food waste is abundant, but with “gleaners” all around, reuse is making a comeback.
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When Garbage isn’t Trash at All
September 2, 2011
The garbage you toss in the trashcan may just be an inspiration for artists out there.
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Ten Totally Bizarre Bike Mods
August 29, 2011
See the most unusual everyday items become integral parts of bicycles. Repurposing at its best!
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Old Books Dissected to Create Intricate 3-D Carvings
August 26, 2011
Julia Strand’s artworks, carved from old reference books and encyclopedias, make for an upcycling book club that we’d join in a jiffy!
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Thirteen Aww-Inspiring Pet Beds Made from Repurposed Suitcases
August 25, 2011
Suitcases are often heavy. Pet beds are sometimes eyesores. Now you can solve these seemingly unrelated problems by creating stylish pet beds out of recycled suitcases!
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Grape Expectations: Cool Things to Make with Old Wine Bottles
August 24, 2011
Empty wine bottles can be tossed into the glass recycling bin, but they can also be reborn as nifty repurposed items.
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Seven Incredible Steampunk Motorcycles
August 19, 2011
Recycled steampunk dream machines that would make the cut in any ‘Mad Max’ movie — lost, found and seriously upgraded.
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Ten Incredible Planters Created from Old Light Bulbs
August 15, 2011
Can light bulbs be anything but functional glass baubles? These artists prove that bulbs have a secret life that only green-fingered repurposing can shine a light on!
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Business Ties Reborn as Deadly Snakes
August 15, 2011
In the capable hands of artistic duo Guerra de la Paz, repurposed ties become deadly cobras — symbols of fear and oppression in the corporate world.
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How to Make Your Own Nontoxic Dryer Sheets and Dryer Balls
August 9, 2011
Reusing old materials lying around the house can lead to healthier clothes drying.