Start School Sustainably
August 29, 2013
With back-to-school spending through the roof, many parents say they will reuse what they can from last year’s supplies.
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CHIRP Recycles Instruments for Kids
August 28, 2013
A West Virginia program takes both functional and damaged instruments and refurbishes them for needy students in the area.
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Making Good Use of Unwanted Plastic Toys
July 22, 2013
A palette of old toy scraps provides unlimited upcycling possibilities at a Cincinnati nonprofit.
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Turning Recycled Art into Environmentally Minded Crafts
February 28, 2013
Recycled crafts are fun and educational for kids and adults alike.
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Five Eco-Friendly Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids by Planetpals
February 11, 2013
Teach your kids the meaning of Valentine’s Day and the importance of reuse by introducing them to Planetpals.
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How to Upcycle a Stuffed Animal into a Child’s Backpack
November 23, 2012
A tired old stuffed animal can seek new favor as a plush, upcycled kid’s bag.
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Growing Greenie: My Team Energy Star Challenge Winner
October 24, 2012
The author’s 9-year-old daughter took a page out of her mother’s book and vowed to lead by conservation.
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‘Rebel Craft Rumble,’ More Coming to Portland This Week
October 19, 2012
Many ReuseConex functions, taking place this weekend in Portland, are open to the public, including some truly inspiring and entertaining reuse events.
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Learning About Glass Recycling from Captain Cullet
September 26, 2012
A glass packaging manufacturer has created lovable cartoon characters to help teach kids about the importance of glass recycling.
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The Sky’s the Limit with the Ecosaucer Flying Disc
June 1, 2012
Made from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs, the Ecosaucer is an environmentally conscious toy you can feel good about.