Art & DesignPlastic bottles aren’t exactly beautiful. While a good percentage of them get recycled these days, far too many…
animalsWhat do you do with all those wine corks that are left over after a dinner party? You could compost them, but then…
designWhen Native Americans killed a buffalo, they used every last part of it. From the meat to the hide to the bones,…
foodPlastic grocery bags have been on the radar for many years as a completely avoidable form of consumer waste. But…
designThe sad truth about our electronics consumption is that we often end up throwing away obsolete technology. How…
designUntil recently, Fresh Kills landfill received most of the waste generated in New York City: some 38,000 tons every…
environmentHow often do we really think about all of the garbage that’s lurking on our beaches? Even if the sand itself…
artThe iconic red British telephone box is recognized just about everywhere in the world. It’s been a symbol of…
designWhen we think about the matra Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, the “reuse” part is often overlooked. But an…
DIYWhether you’re a full-time eco-devotee or only light green, doing more things for yourself can be a great way to…
recycling(image via: wockerjabby) If you’ve waited a bit too long to take care of the people on your holiday gift list,…