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Posts tagged “recycling”

5 Great Repurposed Home Decor Ideas

We're all for recycling and repurposing, especially when the results are as fabulous as this. See what each of the above items is made from (a few even surprised us), after the jump! ...

Look! Jute Recyling Bags From World Market

Recycling is a great thing, but making the actual process of doing so isn't always glamorous. We really like the looks of these screenprinted jute recycling bags from World Market. Click through th...

Roundup: Industrial Things We Love From ULINE

We're hoping that other people order industrial supply catalogs to round out their bathroom reading material. If you don't, there are several things you could be missing out on. Click through the j...

Thursday Giveaway: Ditto Hangers

Item: 10-Pack of Ditto Hangers Designer: Green Heart Global Retail Price: $10 A few months ago we told you about Ditto hangers. Since then the people over at Green Heart Global have been busy littl...

What Does Your Recycling Reveal?

Water, wine or PBR? NYT or USWeekly? All of the above? Reading habits, shopping bags, empty bottles and jars (and body count)—we put out a biweekly microcosm of our real consumption vices and virtue...

How To: Use A Phone Book To Save Your Back

Take a phone book, computer monitor and the supplies above and you have yourself a great new craft project. Crafting?! In the office?! Click through the jump to see how to recycle your old phonebo...

Reader Escapes: Jessica's Easy Belize
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Name: Jessica, AT Editor Location: Tobacco Caye, Belize Link: Tobacco Caye Lodge Description:I just returned from a week on Tobacco Caye, Belize. Life on this tiny island, located just south of Bel...

Look!: 1 Can, 2 Can, Red Can, Blue Can

While digging through some old photos, I came across one from last Spring. While out walking the dog, I found myself headed back home through the alleyway behind our house. Always having my camera ...

How Far Do Your Recycling Habits Go?

It's sometimes easier to go big when it comes to being green. Sorting your recyclables, using flooring that has been salvaged or installing energy saving appliances all seem more appealing than remem...

Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company
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There is limit to what we as individuals will do when it comes to being "green" and "eco-friendly." Sure the recyclables get sorted and the same canvas/nylon bag is used for each trip to the grocery s...

De-Junked Turns Stuff Into Art

De-junked makes affordable art out of your junk drawer, vacation ephemera or anything else you can't get rid of but don't quite know what to do with. Best of all, you're not even beholden to buy it. ...

An Imagined Life: Ol' Recycling Bins

All used items come with a story to tell. We only need to lean in and listen. Hey, hey, well, look who it is! I told these fellas that you'd come by today, that you wouldn't miss another weekend. T...

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