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Aluminum Can Recycling Ideas For The Crafty DIYer
Posted by Kieran K.
Sun, Mar 07
Beverage cans are one of the most easily recycled materials because they can be melted down and reformed an infinite number of times without the aluminum ever losing its integrity and strength. According to ItsEasyToRecycle.org, t...
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Is It Really "Trash" Just Because We Chuck It?
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Fri, Oct 16
Do you believe that our perception is the magical ingredient that compels us to analyze an object for worthiness and either keep it in our personal environment or deposit it in the closest waste bin? Depending on what we believe to be tru...
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Waging War on Waste: try to repurpose before simply recycling
Posted by laurie pizans
Wed, Oct 07
Over the past several years most of us have become well acquainted with the task of recycling. Instead of tossing everything into one or two large containers on garbage collection day, we now take the time to sort bottles, cans, plastics...
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9 Misleading Myths About Going Green
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Wed, Sep 16
It's just a trend that will soon pass. Going green (becoming more sympathetic to our environment...adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle...whatever you want to call it) is about taking measurable actions to protect our planet's l...
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Recycling Reviled Rodents Into Outrageous Fashion Accessories
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Wed, Sep 09
Historically, our quest for nourishment, warmth and then ultimately the pursuit of perpetually dramatic fashion statements has prompted mankind to continually transform the bodies and skins of Mother Nature's creatures into our pers...
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Sock Monkeys -- The Original Goofy Yet Lovable Green Craft
Posted by Linda Lucille
Wed, Jul 15
No matter what generation you're from, the iconic sock monkey is a very familiar part of American and Canadian folk art culture. These days, you can purchase multi-sized, technicolor versions in every kitschy store and indie shop imaginab...
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Plastic Gift Cards -- Multiple Ways To Get 'Em Outta Our Landf...
Posted by Elizah Leigh
Wed, Jun 03
It's getting harder to keep up with all of the things that we're inadvertently doing as a society to screw up our planet, isn't it? Here's one more thing to add to the list. How many plastic rectangular cards such as hotel keys, store "cr...
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