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Posts tagged “recycling”

Preserve On the Go Tableware

Though the month is young, we've already seen some stunning examples of beautifully set tables to inspire the host in all of us. We have to acknowledge though, that not every party is an intimate d...

Graveyard Glass Series by Daniel Maher

We're always on the lookout for creative reuse of everyday objects, and these unique stained glass windows are some of the most beautiful recycling projects we've ever seen... ...

Scrap Lights from graypants

We have cardboard on the brain these days; three sets of friends are in the process of moving, and all are bemoaning the need to acquire and then dispose of large quantities of cardboard moving boxe...

Art Made from Recycled Farm Machinery

To finish up our arts and crafts coverage for September, we were delighted to find this playful and eco-friendly take on the ubiquitous deer head wall art. Made from recycled farm equipment parts b...

COMPACT Modular Furniture by Pedro Gomes

We love the COMPACT line from Portugese designer Pedro Gomes. Made from cardboard and recycled polypropylene, this modular furniture line is eco-friendly and sustainable... ...

Don't Throw Out That Jar! New Uses for Old Jars

I have to admit that I have been quite slow to jump on the "reuse" bandwagon when it comes to food packaging. Childhood cafeteria memories of sheepishly eating leftover spaghetti out of yogurt conta...

Electronics Recycling at All Best Buy Stores Nationwide

After posting about free television recycling in DC last week, we were delighted to get an email from Best Buy announcing the expansion of its free electronics recycling program to all Best Buy stor...

Free TV Recycling for DC Residents

Image from Crutchfield.com If you are one of the many who have recently purchased new TVs for the now-delayed digital transition, the DC government wants to help you help the planet. If you bring yo...

Recycling Holiday Trees

Now that the holidays are over, the decorations are starting to come down and many of you may be wondering how to deal with your holiday tree. We've begun to notice trees appearing in odd locations...

How to: Dispose of an Old Mattress
Washington DC

(Photo courtesy of soundfromwayout on Flickr) We took advantage of recent sales to purchase new twin mattresses to replace the old ones in our childhood bedroom. We decided to save on the delivery ...