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  1. CORA iPhone App Turns Trash Into Treasure by Connecting Community Recyclers

    Inhabitat &bull Yesterday

    A new smartphone app made by the folks at CORA may soon be available to eco-tech-savvy individuals and businesses who are looking to make use of, or donate, old materials in lieu of sending them off to the local landfill.… Full Story »

    • Recyclable

  2. How to Recycle Your Old Panty Hose Article Link

    Green Talk &bull Feb 4, 2012

    Green Talk is getting a lot of interest from Jezebel's article. I swear I never wrote an underwear recycling article, although it would be interesting. It took awhile for me to figure out why everyone was coming to the site… Full Story »


  3. 3 Get-Ready-for-the-Garden Recycling Crafts

    Healthy and Green Living &bull Feb 2, 2012

    Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. With the… Full Story »

    • Recycling

  4. New Generation of Radioactive Waste-Consuming Nuclear Reactors Could Power UK for 500 Years

    Inhabitat &bull Feb 2, 2012

    Nations around the world are abandoning nuclear energy in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis, however the UK is considering plans to launch a new generation of reactors by GE Hitachi that recycle nuclear waste into energy-generating fuel. According… Full Story »

    • Energy

  5. Living Offgrid Affordably 10: Time To Batten Down The Hatches

    Modern Homesteading &bull Feb 2, 2012

    Finally, Something Goes Up, we are about to be "under the gun." Winter is here and nights are getting downright cold. Surviving until spring is the next order of business. At this point, work needed to be done, both "inside" and out. A means to follow weather reports, in addition to some lighting at night, would be a groove. After researching all the alternatives for about ten years, I had never viewed a solar module in person. This seemed a perfect time to try… Full Story »


  6. Party Planner Extraordinaire Brian Worley's Girl's-Only Valentine's Day Fiesta

    Eco-Chick &bull Feb 2, 2012

    Ed Note: Brian Worley, an LA-based party planner who was most recently featured in People Magazine, and he's shared some of his great ideas with Eco Chick (see below)! For the girls who want to celebrate Valentine's Day with their friends and have a fun night in, I have included a party plan to help… Full Story »


  7. Weekend Projects: Easy-Peasy DIY Natural Bird Feeders Roundup

    Re-Nest &bull Feb 2, 2012

    Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? With just a few items scored from your recycle bin and some basic ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen you can make any one of these 5 different… Full Story »


  8. Eco-conscious 'Smash'

    Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Feb 1, 2012

    On the set of NBC's new musical drama "Smash," "We're doing a lot" to be green. NBC is very concerned about that," says writer/executive producer Theresa Rebeck. "We always recycle on the set," adds Anjelica Huston. Debra Messing reads her… Full Story »

    • Eco Friendly
    • Eco Friendly

  9. Are You Handing Down Baby Gear or Receiving Secondhand Baby Goods-or Both?

    Green Baby Guide &bull Feb 1, 2012

    This month we'll be exploring how to outfit a green nursery with high quality baby gear on a budget. Of course, our favorite green strategies involve those old school R's: reduce, recycle and reuse. But it can be tough to… Full Story »

  10. Walk the walk and power your home

    Green Thing Blog &bull Feb 1, 2012

    (Image: Red-Dot ) We've heard of insoles that tone your bum while you walk but what about ones that help you Plug Into Better Electricity ? Evaeco insoles use a micro electomagnetic generator inside the insole which means that when… Full Story »


  11. Transformation Tuesday: An Abandoned Detroit Lot Becomes a Thriving Community Garden

    Health &bull Jan 31, 2012

    One of my favorite stories we've covered in Natural Home & Garden in the last year was of the Spirit of Hope urban farm in Detroit. I was inspired to commission this story when I was interviewing people for my book, Housing Reclaimed, and one of them-Phoenix Commotion employee Matt Gifford-and I got to talking about all the amazing re-greening efforts going on Detroit. The city, often known for hardship and urban decay,… Full Story »


  12. Studio Ditte Paper Robots Are Fun to Build and Play With

    Inhabitots &bull Jan 31, 2012

    With Studio Ditte's Paper Robots you can build six colorful robots. All you need is scissors, a ruler and glue - no tech skills required! Sure, these robots aren't made from recycled paper (What a shame!), but they are super-lightweight… Full Story »


  13. Sold! Utility buys winning solar decathlon house

    SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 31, 2012

    WaterShed, the winner of the 2011 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, has a new owner. The high-tech solar-powered house built by University of Maryland students, faculty and professional partners was purchased by utilityPepco. The energy efficient structure, which runs… Full Story »


  14. 10 Money Saving Renovation Tips

    reclaimedhome.com &bull Jan 31, 2012

    If you've been reading this blog everyday since it's inception, you know all this like the back of your hand. It's "Reclaimed Renovation 101. But here's a list of tips again just in case you've missed a few. Sweat Equity.… Full Story »

  15. Book Review: The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices

    Mother Earth News Latest 10 Articles &bull Jan 31, 2012

    The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices is exactly what the title promises: a useful guide to help you make the best decisions with the least environmental impact. We eschew disposable diapers and Styrofoam cups. We choose paper over plastic… Full Story »


  16. The Label Popper Helps You Properly Recycle a Can's Paper Label

    Inhabitat &bull Jan 30, 2012

    Every year, Americans recycle 19.5 Billion steel cans, but when a can is recycled, the label is burned-up as the metal is melted. Because of this, more than 1 million trees worth of paper is destroyed every year. So what's… Full Story »


  17. 20 Adorable DIY Draft Snakes Fight Chills

    The Daily Green: Green Homes &bull Jan 28, 2012

    This winter many families are feeling the double pinch of financial worries and high heating costs, and some are being forced to choose between warming their home or filling the gas tank. Luckily, there's an easy way to rediscover what… Full Story »


  18. thredUP Concierge Program Makes Recycling Outgrown Children's Clothing Easy

    Inhabitots &bull Jan 27, 2012

    ThredUP launched their unique children's clothing recycling program back in 2010. Up until now, the only way to swap outgrown clothes through thredUP was to build a box of about 10 items of the same size and season and post… Full Story »

    • Clothing

  19. 10 Tips for Creating a Zero Waste Home

    Healthy and Green Living &bull Jan 26, 2012

    Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. I do… Full Story »


  20. This E-Waste Infographic Raises More Questions than It Answers

    TreeHugger &bull Jan 26, 2012

    This infographic, from Good&Column Five, is compelling, and it's been making the rounds on the internet for a while. But I'm skeptical, both of their source data (I found some discrepancies) and of the idea that this issue can be simplified so much. Context For Big NumbersFirst of all, I want to give you a better sense of the scale of the problem-the infographic gives you big numbers, but no… Full Story »

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