Recycling pretty much rocks. Most of us either own a cup, shirt, etc that is either partially or entirely made of recycled materials. Those recycled materials, in part, come from stuff that we as consumers recycle. So....wanna find out how you can do your part? … [Read more...]
Calling all bicycle riders, lovers, and fanatics. Bike companies are now making apparel that is made anywhere from 42% to 100% out of recycled materials. Whether you are new to the cycling world or have been an avid cyclist for many years you have probably heard of the bike company Cannondale. … [Read more...]
Water is pretty important. Jin-young Yoon thought so as well when he designed the Save Water Brick. As the name states, the brick does more than just the ordinary brick, its unique design actually collects and saves water! … [Read more...]
People, especially Americans, throw out a ton of garbage that isn’t... well... garbage. The average American household actually produces approximately 18 pounds of garbage daily. But how much of that could be disposed of in a more eco-friendly way, or not disposed of at all? … [Read more...]
It never fails...just when you've gotten your favorite pair of shoes perfectly broken in, they begin to wear out. Well that's where Resole America comes in. They breathe new life into your favorite old kicks. This month we've partnered with Resole America to give you the chance to win one of three shoe "conversions" or resole from Resole America. Read on to find out how to enter and what makes these "conversions" or resoles so awesome and eco-friendly. … [Read more...]
Looking to add a little storage and towel space to your bathroom? Look no further than those ratty chairs sitting at your kitchen table.Recyclart shows how to take an old chair and transform it into some awesome bathroom shelving.If your kitchen furniture is plenty hip and not in need of repurposing, you can always snag an old chair from a yard sale or flea market. What's your favorite bathroom upcycling or DIY project? … [Read more...]
We love shipping pallets. They're versatile, sturdy, easy to work with, and are in ample supply. Check out this great DIY tutorial on how to turn a shipping pallet into a hanging (not to mention comfy-looking) chair. [Via ReNest] … [Read more...]
Who says it isn't easy being green? Even our pets are jumping on the green wagon. Check out all the steps this amazing pug is taking to live greener... … [Read more...]
Were you glued to the 2010 Winter Olympics over the past couple of weeks?Did you know that they were the greenest olympics to have ever taken place? (Even the medals were partially made from recycled electronics!)What uber hip, eco-friendly, conservation giant do you think was leading the charge to keep the 2010 Vancouver Olympics green?Coca Cola.Seriously? Coke? Yes.As a matter of fact, a recent study found that though consumers thought Coca Cola was one of the least eco-friendly companies … [Read more...]
What does it take to build a new habit into your life? The easier it is to integrate, the more likely the desired change will stick. When it comes to recycling one of the biggest challenges to overcome is what system to set up and where do you store all of those empty containers, bottles, and boxes. LifeHacker to the rescue! They've got the skinny on a wonderful DIY in-counter recycling system that may just be perfect for those with smaller homes or apartments. … [Read more...]
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