Thinking about building or remodeling with less money and reused building materials- maybe salvaging and even dumpster diving? I can attest you can save a lot of money by using reclaimed building materials. The best part about reusing is not only are … [Read more...]
Reducing Carbon Footprints-Solar-Powered Airplanes
June 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Solar Impulse Airplane was six years in the making by pilots and promoters, Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg. More than 12,000 solar cells are mounted on the wing to supply renewable solar energy to the 10 horsepower electric motors. "If … [Read more...]
Recycling-Top 8 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottles
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I love this! Very easy ways to Recycle Soda Bottles by Make Magazine … [Read more...]
ReJuvenating Plastic- Reuse Plastic to Make Boats
June 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Plastiki - a new ocean adventure being launched by David de Rothschild, plans to sail across the Pacific Ocean to document huge Pacific Garbage Dump in a 60 foot catamaran made almost entirely from recycled plastic. Watch their adventure when they … [Read more...]
Recycled Shoes by Timberland
June 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Stratham, NH (CNS) - Timberland is adding another shoe to their green collection of footwear. The Earthkeepers 2.0 boot will be unveiled for viewing to the general public next week. Instead of just throwing the boot out after it has been worn out, … [Read more...]
ReClaimed Home- An Insider ReView
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We don't have many reclaimed homes in San Diego. In fact, I want to sell my condo full of reclaimed and 'green' building materials. Every realtor I have spoken to- just doesn't get the eco friendly- green home thing! When I see a great post … [Read more...]
Re-Crafting- Handmade Show in San Francisco
June 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Save the Date- New artists, alternative work, and a Green Craft component will be on display at The American Craft Council Show in San Francisco at Fort Mason Center, August 14-16, 2009. Celebrating its 34th year in the Bay Area, this … [Read more...]
Recycled Burlap Bags for Upholstery
June 29, 2009 By 5 Comments
This is creative way to reuse burlap and feedbags! The chair is available for sale at Colcha in Venice for $1600. The recycled burlap cushions is $42.00. Made with reclaimed wood legs and upholstered in European feed-sack fabrics. Cushions are … [Read more...]
Reclaimed Wood Pallet Furniture
June 29, 2009 By 4 Comments
I had done a post on Reuse Make Money- Pallet Wood- now Good Earth Furniture (goodearthfurniture.com) has opened up Portland, ME, with a variety of furniture made from Reclaimed wood- with one of my favorite topics- reclaimed wood pallets. They … [Read more...]
Recycling Cartridges and Bottles to Make Benches
June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ricoh Malaysia is paying a $1 per cartridge (to their technical team) to collect used cartridges from customers in order to recycle them into benches. It costs about $300 USD to produce one bench. These benches are made entirely from recycled … [Read more...]
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