Art & DesignPOP Culture! Colorful Canopy Made from Plastic Bottles
Plastic bottles aren’t exactly beautiful. While a good percentage of them get recycled these days, far too many…
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Art & DesignanimalsRecycle Wine Corks into Adorable Creatures with ‘Corkers’
What do you do with all those wine corks that are left over after a dinner party? You could compost them, but then…
designOn a Wing and a Prayer: The Recycled Airplane House
When Native Americans killed a buffalo, they used every last part of it. From the meat to the hide to the bones,…
foodGoodbye, Plastic World: London Store Shuns Packaging
Plastic grocery bags have been on the radar for many years as a completely avoidable form of consumer waste. But…
designThe Impermanence of Memory: Recycling Storage Into Art
The sad truth about our electronics consumption is that we often end up throwing away obsolete technology. How…
designWe Built This City on Garbage: The Rapid Re(f)use Solution
Until recently, Fresh Kills landfill received most of the waste generated in New York City: some 38,000 tons every…
environmentYou Dirty Beach: English Seaside Gets Eco Message
How often do we really think about all of the garbage that’s lurking on our beaches? Even if the sand itself…
artSuper, Man! How to: Recycle 100s of British Phone Booths
The iconic red British telephone box is recognized just about everywhere in the world. It’s been a symbol of…
designPlastic, Fantastic: Hand-Built Ecological Bottle House
When we think about the matra Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, the “reuse” part is often overlooked. But an…
DIYDo it Yourself: 28 Great Articles For a Greener Life
Whether you’re a full-time eco-devotee or only light green, doing more things for yourself can be a great way to…
recyclingDon’t Panic: Last-Minute Green Holiday Gift Ideas
(image via: wockerjabby) If you’ve waited a bit too long to take care of the people on your holiday gift list,…
