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September 2, 2008

FabiKins Eco-Friendly Napkins

Having a party? Perhaps you may even want some napkins available when you dine? Normally, you would see the usual disposable paper napkins but at the rate that trees are disappearing and paper waste growing, the initiative has to come from people who care very for the planet. Apparently, you can book another eco-friendly alternative thanks to FabiKins. FabiKins offers bamboo-based eco-friendly napkins that are sure to help preach the environmen , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 31, 2008

An eco friendly waste bin

This “Chuck” trash bin has been made from a process known as “Trash to Trash” because it has been made from 100% recycled cardboard by Studio Meld. They have been cleverly decorated in a style, which will suit a wide range of customers, from children’s rooms to offices. 3 Flat packed, 12 per case pack Made in the USA Sturdy 100% recycled cardboard Multiple, cool, stylish designs Great for home, dorm room, office or playroom Printed with , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 24, 2008

Potato Waste To Produce Electricity

We have seen various alternative ways to create energy and this one is something worth looking into. From the usual solar energy panels to hydrogen power, imagine energy being generated from potato waste. Now that is something. In my previous post I already put out a post that some groups in the world today are looking to transform their trash to energy. While there were no specifics, this is because there are a lot of different waste categories , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 23, 2008

Ineos Plan to Turn Waste to Bioethanol

What do you do with excess garbage that landfills can no longer accommodate? For most, the immediate answer would be to recycle them. But for Ineos, turning waste into fuel is similar to turning trash to gold. By 2011, this is what Ineos predicts to happen. They are planning to put up a large scale waste to energy facility which will ultimately produce bioethanol and help address the growing fuel problem the world is experiencing at the moment. , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 1, 2008

Eco-friendly Wedding Poppers

At times, we often think of ways to be able to make events and occasions as lively as possible. Normally we would use balloons or confetti. Some even throw rice. If you think of them as a whole it is a waste in terms of food and adding trash woes as well to the environment. With the BLAST Biodegradable Poppers, you can add that spice to celebrate events. These biodegradable poppers are made of recycled tissue-paper, making the occasion differen , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 26, 2008

Festivals Without Plastic and Trash

Scheduled local events such as festivals or “fiestas” as they are referred to in places like the Philippines often signal a period of eating, celebrating and fun. But while many of us simply want to focus on the “fun” part, there are ways to hold them while at the same time preserving the eco-friendly practices we are hearing today. Some people are used to using the normal plastics that often go as decorations or containers for food. Bu , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 21, 2008

How Long Does Trash Really Last?

How long does trash last? Well, I believe that glass bottle can be recycled easily but it does take 1 million years for it to dispose itself. Anything plastic?  Possibly 500 or more years. Not recycling yet?  Well, you should even if you don’t live in a city that poorly supports recycling. Glass Bottle—One Million Years Okay, we don’t really know whether a glass bottle takes a million years, two million years, or a million years and , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 15, 2008

Get yourself a bit of Trash Chic

One thing about being in a large city or town is that you tend to see people that all look the same, or more or less all looking the same! But there is a simple little solution which is almost guaranteed to get any girl noticed no matter how busy the street is. These Trash Chic Bags are produced in Bangkok, made from 100% recycled rice sacks and are made by a local co-operative which is always good to hear. Dimensions: each bag is approx: 47c , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 5, 2008

Books Can Provide Eco-Friendly Ideas

If you are wondering what you can do to contribute to the whole green awareness thing we are all trying to frantically know these days, a lot can still be done so in the traditional way…hitting the books. All knowledge and references can be done by hitting the books. They are and will always be the main reference point of explaining things, including eco-friendliness, to help readers understand and digest what they can do. Reduce, reuse and , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 1, 2008

Trash can made from trash

It just does not get any more sensible than this, the metal trash can from the Urban Outfitters, that has been made from a 100% recycled trash, plus a little bit of rubber on the bottom to stop the metal from scratching those wooden floors. Features: Wipe clean 8.5″ diameter at the base 10.5″ diameter at the top 12″ in height Made from 100% Recycled metal Colours and Pattern may vary Priced at $20 colours, Fair Trade, Fa , , , , , , , ... More

March 22, 2008

Peach Pit Flooring

Peach pip or pits can really serve more rather than finding their way in the trash chutes. Put your imagination and creative mind to work and you will come up with good designs that can improve your homes. In this case, peach pit flooring can bring something new and elegant as far as improving the overall home design you currently have. Glued onto a surface with a silica sand and resin mixture, this peach pit flooring offers a totally new dimen , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

March 20, 2008

Trashy make great bags

There is so much trash around these days that some people are actually getting down to doing something about it. In this case it is the Trashy Bags people from Ghana, West Africa, who are cleaning up in more ways than one. As the organisation motto reads, “Our bags are complete trash” which is a pretty good statement. They collect as many of the plastic drink bottles that have been discarded throughout the country of Ghana. They then so , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

March 14, 2008

Its art but not as we know it

They say that art is getting people to discuss the finished article, and this will definitely be the topic of many conversations as to whether this is art or not. Personally I like recycled art it show us all that no matter what the items are they do not have to be treated as trash. These are by Robert Bradford and he has put together what can only be described as old toys and created these great pieces of work. What would be great is if they , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

February 14, 2008

Students Transform Industrial Waste to Eco-Friendly Treasures

We are at an age where most consumer products are thrown in the waste basket once they have lived up their useful life. A lot of them are either broken or have been simply tagged as unusable. But while most consumers look at replacements thereafter, there are various ways to turn trash into gold. Apparently this was the challenge made towards the Western Washington University students which transformed industrial wastes into eco-friendly treasur , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

January 18, 2008

Recycling Lowering the Figures of Trash Overflow

Hearing news of lowering the rising levels of trash capacity and management from anywhere is sure to provide a lot of smiles on the faces of people who have seen this problem growing out of bounds. Apparently, many of the recycling efforts in parts such as Mont Cuet have shown solutions towards the efforts and such has been lauded and commended. Similar breakthroughs are expected from other regions as well and as long as these recycling efforts , , , , , , , , ... More

January 13, 2008

Making new furniture from old

Its amazing how we get tired of some of the furniture that we have at home, sometimes it just gets dated, while occasionally the item make break of get damaged, in which case this would nearly always end up in the trash and onto the landfill. But what if sometimes this old furniture could be recycled into something useful, yes it may take some work and time to get it into a usable piece, but the end result can be spectacular and most of all yo , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

January 11, 2008

Another great use for old CD’s

If you around your home you are bound to find an old CD, it may just be an old AOL one or possibly one that does not work anymore, either way normally they would just be thrown away or end up in the trash on its way to the land fill. CD’s are great, they are hard wearing and shiny, they are just made to be put into something shiny and recycled, well they are made for another purpose, but recycling is better and looks fantastic. You can see f , , , , , , , , , ... More

January 1, 2008

Waste Management Itineraries Among Issues for Resolution

One thing that local governments have to address once a new year starts is the fact of making detailed itineraries of their plan for the coming year. The year has just started and for some counties, the best way to detail their projects for the year is how to manage and take out the trash. Indeed, all countries have to deal with trash and waste management. It has been something that has been going on for years now. While some find the usual lan , , , , , , , , ... More

December 6, 2007

Rising Costs of Waste Management in 2008

We all know that everything is going up. Prices have so far been becoming an issue and this covers everything from everyday needs up to that of vices we all look for today. Controlling our trash may be the next one in line considering the waste management companies may perhaps raise their prices as well since all other factors are leading up to it. Facilities and operations costs are sure to be among the factors that need to be adjusted since b , , , , , , , , , , ... More

November 1, 2007

Climate Change Efforts Turning to Chip and Bins

All efforts to help minimize waste and guide people to turn to recycling when it comes to managing their trash is evident. However, the world needs to note that their rising increase in the amount of waste that they need to dispose is slowly nearing limits and the overall victims would be the rest of the inhabitants of earth. As a means of determining how much waste each individual is producing, this new “chip and bin” has been developed to , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 30, 2007

Charge for Rubbish to Recycle

Now here is something good to ponder on. For people who carelessly throw away their waste, maybe they can take this cue of being charged for the amount of trash they throw away. Perhaps in this aspect, people can see the amount of trash and the effort they throw in recycling and doing their part in the whole climate change and global warming issue we all read about today. Last week the government shelved a similar recycling idea at the last min , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 26, 2007

$1 Million painting found in the trash

Some people like to have a little rummage around the bins to see what can be used, whereas to other people it would seem to be a definite no no. But it if you look at the story of Elizabeth Gibson from Manhattan, in New York. She was walking home from getting a coffee when she noticed an object out with the trash, she had a look and noticed that is was a painting, she took this home and put it up on her wall, that was four years ago. Eventuall , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 6, 2007

Batteries mean waste

Those throw away batteries are really no good at all, they only have around enough power for a few hours and then they are trash. But they are not finished, there are nasty chemicals that build up and get into the ground, not very nice at all. However there are alternatives, rechargeable batteries are very affordable these days and like these new Sanyo Eneloop Batteries, these do not self discharge, they are ready to be used straight from the , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

October 4, 2007

Recycled rubber band bracelets

Now there is a great use for all of those menacing rubber bands that get everywhere and break when you actually need them. The rubber bands are taken by artists and designers like Christiane Diehl who takes trash and then makes into wearable and desirable fashion jewellery. Source [Eco Friend] desirable, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendly, Fashion and Beauty, Fashion-and-Beauty, fashion_jewellery, Re-use, Re-use, Recycle, Recycle, rubb , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 25, 2007

Make something worthwhile from trash

This is a neat little idea and not only do you get to use up one piece of trash, you get two. The coffee cup and the light are both real nightmares in the recycling circles, and so to make something that actually creates a new plant too cannot be all that bad. Full instructions on how to make this for yourself are available here! Source [Groovy Green] circles, coffee_cup, Earth Friendly, Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Eco Friendl , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More