Anke Domaske is a 28 year old biologist and fashion designer who makes clothes from a very unusual fabric, milk yarn. Calling it QMilch She has come up with an easy and environmentally friendly way to extract fibres from milk and her designs are … [Read more...]

Absolutely loved this vintage 1950's video on Bizarre Hats based upon kitchen appliances. We did Reuse Graters, but look at molds, teapots and a few more.  Can use these ideas to invent your own Hat Fashions. I know it is not exactly reusing, … [Read more...]

A new sneaker company Jojo from Belgian has created a bandaged shoe where for every pair of Jojo shoes purchased, they plant a tree or give one year of clean drinking water to one person. The difference is a customer can track their contribution … [Read more...]

Every little bit helps even if you don't think those tiny bikinis take up landfill space. Linda Loudermilk designed bathing suits from a starch based plant fabric. The goal is to have it decompose 100% within 180 days. Scheduled for launch in … [Read more...]

There is alot of recycled art out there now and I recently discovered Margherita Marchioni's wonderous art using everything from eyeglasses to pens.. Check out this upcycled pencil necklace.   … [Read more...]

Living as a green blogger in southern California, I basically live in flip flops, from cheap to expensive. No matter what, based on what I see in the streets and trash, most people seem to consider plastic thongs as disposable items, all which land … [Read more...]

With all the concerns over nuclear reactors and radiation, I thought I would do a post on a company that recycles nuclear missile systems into jewelry. From War To Peace is made in the USA, the copper is recycled from mines in Montana, the Peace … [Read more...]

I just finished my 26th annual clothing exchange to benefit battered women. For some reason this year, it really struck me about the amount of excess we Americans accumulate over the course of a year. This year was a small group yet I had over 30 … [Read more...]

I have always felt that if a man is going to wear a tie, have it make a statement.  So for Fathers Day, make an eco statement and buy your Dad a reclaimed wood tie. Made in the USA, Wood Thumb is a start up company based in San Francisco. and they … [Read more...]