Recycling
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getting industrial - recycled steel drum = designer seating - Stanker
The Alternative Consumer &bull Yesterday
Recycling taken to the next level. The 'Nelson' chair is the creation of French artist, visionary furniture designer and high-end recycler, Francois Royer and Stanker Design. This industrial seating unit is an eye-catching amalgamation of recycled brushed silver steel drum,… Full Story »
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Perform a trash-can autopsy to save money and resources
Features From Yahoo! Green &bull Yesterday
Take a minute to look through your trash -- items you're recycling as well as sending to the landfill -- and learn how you can save money and the Earth's resources at the same time. Dryer Lint Dryer lint represents the life of your expensive clothing being beaten and cooked out of them by an electric dryer. Save hundreds of dollars a year by drying your clothes… Full Story »
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"Foil" the Grime of a Dirty Grill
The Daily Green: Going Green &bull Yesterday
Cover the grill plates with a large piece of foil, turn grill on high, close cover and wait for about five minutes. Now, when it's cool, take a grill brush and everything will come off! Enter your city or zip… Full Story »
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Forest Crush
The Daily Green: New Green Cuisine &bull Yesterday
PREPARATION 1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with 3 blueberries. Enter your city or zip code to get your local temperature and air… Full Story »
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A Sculptor's Raw Material? Finds from Flea Market (Video)
The Daily Green: News &bull Yesterday
The Brooklyn Flea is the source of materials for this sculptor, and for a whole lot of people looking for bargains, unique items and community. Enter your city or zip code to get your local temperature and air quality and… Full Story »
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Old cell phones: How many have you recycled?
green LA girl &bull Yesterday
If you've never recycled a cell phone, you're not alone. Cell phone recycling rates are "amazingly low," according to a study from International Data Corp., which says that even a 10 percent recycling rate is considered good. Boston.com certainly thought the low recycling rates spelled glum news for environmentalists, reporting on the story with this… Full Story »
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Nyc Textile Recycling
Eco Fashion World &bull Sep 3, 2010
Fashion is ever-evolving as are we (we hope) and with each passing trend there is a pile of clothes left in our closet or our bottom drawer to dispose of. What if you could conveniently place that pile of clothes… Full Story »
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Kitchen recycling tip: Leftover spaghetti sauce
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Sep 2, 2010
Don't let food, resources, and your money go down the drain Full Story »
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Reduce Your Water Bill with a Rain Barrel
The Daily Green: Going Green &bull Sep 2, 2010
The main goal is to reduce the amount of storm water that runs off your property and into an overburdened sewer system. And if you save that runoff and use it to water your plants, lawn or garden, you will… Full Story »
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DIY Idea: Brown Paper Bag Floors Yankee Magazine
Re-Nest &bull Sep 2, 2010
It happens. Every once in a while you forget your reusable tote at the grocery store and end up leaving with a paper bag. Rather than using it for wrapping paper or as your recycling container, why not turn it… Full Story »
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We want it!
Green Thing Blog &bull Sep 2, 2010
This is brilliant! It's like the 118 guys and the 'We buy any car crew' all smacked into one ridiculous commercial about electronic waste recycling. What's not to like?! It's a silly and seemlingly effective campaign to get local residents… Full Story »
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Greenpeace Argentina Makes Procter & Gamble Take Charge For Tons Of Used Batteries
TreeHugger &bull Sep 1, 2010Some may argue that Greenpeace has its twisted ways, but sometimes they just nail it. In Argentina, last year there was a huge controversy over a used batteries recycling program by the Buenos Aires government: essentially they were collecting them… Full Story »
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Karate Chop Those Chargers
The Daily Green: Going Green &bull Sep 1, 2010
You must be registered on thedailygreen.com to post comments. Please login using the form below or click here to join now. Enter your city or zip code to get your local temperature and air quality and find local green food… Full Story »
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Recycle Chewing Gum into Toys and Tires
LivePaths.com &bull Sep 1, 2010
Cleaning gum off pavement takes money and energy. It's usually done with high pressure steam, which can end up eroding the surface and shortening its lifecycle, taking up more money and energy in repairs and replacement. A new chewing gum… Full Story »
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This Chick Has Gone Green
Mother Earth News Latest 10 Articles &bull Aug 31, 2010
Kendallville, Ind. Recycle? Sure. But used clothes, used furniture upholstery, used buttons, used zippers, or just about anything else made from thread why not? Melissa Hess of Kendallville, Indiana has innovated a clever niche for recycling but also for practical daily use. Enter, Green Chick Designs (www.GreenChickDesigns.com) designer handbags. It really started as a hobby. I never sewed a… Full Story »
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Sustainability and the Importance of Engaging Everyone
TreeHugger &bull Aug 31, 2010What does sustainability mean to you? Before you answer, shift your thinking from a business point-of-view to your personal life. Maybe it's reducing your impact on the environment by recycling, conserving water or making your home more energy efficient. Perhaps it's giving up smoking, eating healthier or getting more physical activity. Your idea of sustainability may even involve getting a better handle on… Full Story »
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Survey: What's the First Green Habit You Adopted?
Re-Nest &bull Aug 31, 2010
It was in 1990 that I was first introduced to environmental preservation issues. I was disappointed by the news and so certain I had learned something that my parents knew nothing about; otherwise, why else wouldn't they have discussed these… Full Story »
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Are You a Bag Monster?
The Daily Green: Weird Weather Watch &bull Aug 31, 2010
A unique group of protesters aims to bring awareness to our plastic bag usage and help support the proposed plastic bag bans across the country. As the California legislature prepares to vote on banning plastic bags, an unusual group of… Full Story »
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Reclaimed Wood Furniture from The Old Wood Co.
Re-Nest &bull Aug 31, 2010
Located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains (my own backyard!), The Old Wood Co. specializes in creating fine furniture from age-old reclaimed wood. They also go to great lengths to maintain environmentally friendly practices throughout their business-from green, low VOC finishing… Full Story »
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Contest Update and Market Calendard for September 4
LocalHarvest Blog &bull Aug 31, 2010
Find rainbow trout, catfish, prawns, other seafood, beef, apples, cheese, baked goods and more for Labor Day festivities.Berrets Seafood Restaurantwill team up with Taproot and Renny Parziale at the Chefs Tent to cook freshwater shrimp and fish at 9:30 a.m.… Full Story »
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