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August 12, 2008

Coca Cola Goes Green in Beijing

Long time Olympic advertiser Coca Cola is not purely focused on getting noticed through its various streamers and ads. Actually, they are going beyond promoting their product and focusing on the green efforts. One such practice is the collection of used pet bottles that shall be recycled and reused with the help of BOCOG and the City of Beijing. So, if you think Coca Cola is just concentrating on making sure that their advertising at the 2008 Be , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 3, 2008

Using Gas and Glass for Profitable Business

In the food business, gas and waste are two of the high needs that owners would have to worry about. Hiring someone to carry out the garbage and getting rid of spoiled oil are two things that they have to cater to and this cycle and innovation that has been developed by The Red Blazer is truly something that most current restaurant and dining owners would want to check out and consider. Karathanasis learned of the device at a Chicago trade show , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 31, 2008

Meet the Greenest Mayor of them All!

Most people today have acknowledged the need to be eco-friendly and recycling waste materials such as plastic, paper, glass and metal is only one part of trying to complete a process of making them reusable. Not all parts of the world are pretty much aware that they can do more after these recyclables are sorted out. They can actually help improve the economy by processing new reusable materials such as paper and at the same time offer green jobs , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 30, 2008

Project Earth H2O Bottled Water

We all know that the healthy way to quench our thirst is to drink bottled water. While that would cover one aspect of health concerns, disposal of the plastic bottles has become more of a nuisance. In fact, the piling mess of plastic bottles seems to be more of a problem and costly at that since you can imagine the money you pay for one bottled of water each day. The great alternative is to look at reusable containers. Remember that when you buy , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 21, 2008

Meet the Eco-friendly “Bag Lady” Diane Lane

For being among the many people who have started to make good use of reusable shopping bags, Oscar-nominated actress Diane Lane has garnered the tag “the Bag Lady”. But don’t let that fool you. She is aiming more than just showing that she is an eco-friendly shopper. For her part, she is also aiming to devise a way to spread the word on how to eat sustainable via the fish we eat. Apparently this stems from trying to satisfy two issues at , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 18, 2008

Still Time to Enter the NICHE Awards Competition!

The Niche Awards is an art competition for professional and student craft artists from the US and Canada. The category that most interests me is the Recycled Category. Check out this masterpiece from a past competition! 2007 Winners in Recycled Category Last year the winners were couple Jim and Tori Mullan, of Mullanium Jewelry and Home Accessories. They both run an artist collective in Pompano Beach, Florida. The winning entry for Jim and Tori , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 14, 2008

Google Fan? Try Their Bamboo and Organic Products

Google has a store in which they carry clothing, gadgets, and accessories. It was cool to find out that they have added green products to their selection. I went fishing around to see if their green offerings are as cool as their search engine. I found not one, but a few goodies. See my HOT! Google green finds below. via - EcoFabulous Google Organic Ladies T Shirt - 100% organic fine jersey cotton - $12.50 (S-XL) Bamboo Blogger Mens Tee - 70% ba , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 11, 2008

Toe Loop Sandals Made From Recycled Leather

There are more and more artists and manufacturers popping up that create fashion and accessories out of recycled leather materials, such as Be Good Designs. I found these ultra cute eco sandals from their recycled leather collection, actually most (if not all) of their products are made using 99% recycled leather. The leather comes from seats, armchairs, and such. I like the sandals above because of the toe loop, instead of the flip flop traditi , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 8, 2008

Rebagz: The New Eco-Friendly Hit

For the modern Fashionista, it is apparent that unless you see the final product, you will not pay any attention to eco-friendly fashion. Consider using recycled materials such as juice packs and rice sacks and you would normally see people looking the other way around. But given the ample time to design them, you would be surprised at how finished products would grab their attention and eventually be the talk of the town. Rebagz has done that , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 7, 2008

Recycled Auto Parts Chess Set!

Wow, this has to be the most eco-friendly chess set ever! With all the nifty little stuff people can create out of recycled parts, here’s another cool chess set made from recycled auto parts. Nice… Combining art and function, Ramirez sculpts each piece from automobile parts — even the heads of the bishops are made of NGK and AC DELCO spark plugs! via zedomax - gizmosforgeeks ac delco spark plugs, Arts and Entertainment, auto parts, auto , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 2, 2008

NEW! Reusable Bags From Peace In A Bag

Lovely reusable bags from Peace in a Bag. These are colorful, sturdy, and not too pricey. These bags are great for errand shopping, grocery runs, pharmacy visits (hello Walgreens and CVS), library book pick-ups, video store rentals. You get the picture.I personally am digging the (brown and baby blue) colored bag. Nice! Have you heard of Peace In A Bag, the bag creators? Let us know below, in the comments. Conservation, library book, peace, , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 27, 2008

EcoSak Bean Bags

We all have our own way of finding the right stuff to relax into and among them include bean bags in your room or the places in your home where you can lay on. Apparently bean bags have their share of preferences and normally it is what they are made of is something that people would prefer. EcoSak has long been offering bean bags and now they have offered these cozy bags using eco-friendly recycled foam to go with their stylish and comfortable , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 26, 2008

Recycle DIY - Cassette Tape Lamp!

Here’s a great way to make use of your outdated gadgets by turning cassette tapes into functional household lamp enclosures. The designers make each lamp from dozens of individual cassette tapes, arranged into visually appealing patterns. Not only do they look cool as a sculptural piece, they cast dramatic shadows onto surrounding surfaces. via zedomax Arts and Entertainment, cassette tape, cassette tapes, designers, DIY, dozens, Electro , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 25, 2008

Foldable Recycled Newpaper Bench!

Wow, here’s a way to recycle newspaper into functional well-designed foldable benches. Kaisin took regular newspapers, layered, glued and compressed them to create a building material that is as strong as wood.  He then took these sheets and mimicked one of natures strongest forms, the honeycomb, to create this amazing expandable bench. .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 23, 2008

WaterWeek for the Healthy and Thirsty

Two things. Plastic and Water. These are two issues that most of us here these days as far as eco-friendly awareness concerns are on topic and to address this, hitting one will certainly make all the difference. The matter of buying bottled water today is apparent. People need to look out for their health and well-being. As far as containers are concerned, it remains that looking for an alternative packaging for these bottled water goods is a n , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 22, 2008

Store your LPs and old records in a Recycled Record Case!

Here’s a record case fully made out of old records and record cases. Made from one LP sleeve - front and back cover on the outside, gatefold art on the inside and vinyl record on top. Top and bottom are lined with a rich red unryu art paper. Clear plastic handle, sturdy draw bolt latch and quality hardware. via zedomax art paper, Arts and Entertainment, bolt, Home and Garden, latch, lps, quality hardware, Re-use, record case, Recycle, sl , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 20, 2008

Firefly Jars from Brando

If you want something different in your home that has eco-friendly ideas to boot, check out these Brando Firefly Jars to set the mood in that direction. They are made of great looking small jars and powered by solar powered lamps. Its orange glow is something to behold and will certainly do more than just light up the room in a hurry. A non-USB product from Brando, and one that’s surprisingly cute? Good grief, I nearly fell off my keyboa , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 19, 2008

Purse Made out of Recycled VHS Tape!

Your friend’s might get jealous of you for being so eco-friendly and carrying a stylish purse but we still do recommend this purse made out of recycled VHS tape. Bag crocheted out of VHS tape with a fused plastic liner made from a trash bag that was originally used as a dropcloth for some of our art projects. Bag was turned inside out and fused then hand sewn into the purse to create the liner. The body of of this bag is entirely made out , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 17, 2008

Dragonfly Sculpture Made Using Shopping Cart Parts

A British artist named Ptolemy Elrington, creates jaw dropping scultures and art from recycled items found in kitchen pantries such as utensils, juicers, mixers, and toasters. Link To Image Link To Image He also has created recycled art from used hubcaps, and most recently was commisioned to create recycled art from debris and other garbage that was cleaned up out of nearby British rivers. Check out the Drangonfly and Crayfish he created , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 16, 2008

Recycled Tank Tee WITH Pockets

What could be better than a tank tee that is made using recycled fabric? How about a recycled fabric tank tee with POCKETS!!!!!! .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } .gallery img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Oh, yeah, you gotta l , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Uber Cool Airplane Wheel Coffee Table

This has got to be my find of the day. A uber cool coffeetable made with one recycled airplane wheel. I found this one at Green With Envy, a site dedicated to a wide variety of eco, recycled, and green gifts. .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } .gallery img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 10, 2008

Recycled Motorcycles into Alien Tables!

These guys deserve some attention and applause for turning old motorcycles into pieces of table art. Wow, if you are Aliens fan, you might enjoy getting these Alien Tables made from recycle motorcycle parts. Now, if they only had predator too, that’d be awesome! via bedzine aliens, applause, Arts and Entertainment, Bikes, Furniture, Home and Garden, motorcycle parts, Motorcycles, old motorcycles, predator, Re-use, Reclaimed Furniture, recyc , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

Install a Rain Collector Tank and Water Your Plants!

Download latest version of Flash to view video! . Here’s a great way to re-use water from your rain gutter to feed your plants. Rain tanks collect and store rain water, and they’re a viable green alternative for lawn maintenance since landscaping represents a huge drain on water resources. Erin’s tank directs water from her gutters into a storage system that will support her lawn and garden. via zedomax amp, DIY, google, gut , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

How to Refill Brita without buying another Cartridge!

Okay, tired of spending another $20 on a whole Brita filter?  Here’s some instructions on how to refill the Brita cartridge itself instead of throwing it away. Why buy a replacement filter for $6 to $10 (or more) when you can refill your old filter cartridge housing for about 50 cents?! Refilling is quick, easy and economical. If you can refill a salt shaker, then you should be able to refill a Brita, PuR, or other brand water pitcher car , ,