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Teen Electrifies 1972 Beetle

Tonic, August 2nd, 2010

Ashton Stark isn't old enough to drive, but he has already built himself a vehicle. It took him a year, but he just finished converting his grandfather's 1972 Volkswagen Beetle into an electric car. "I was actually looking online with my dad at electric cars, because we heard a lot about them and thought they were kind of ... read more

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Tagged batteries, trade

Published in Automotive


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Coconuts Could Be the Next Sustainable Packaging Trend

Mary Mazzoni, August 2nd, 2010

We all know the coconut as a tropical staple. Beautiful palm trees decorate our favorite vacation spots and provide the main ingredient for luscious lotions and tasty cocktails, but new innovations may bring the coconut to some more unlikely places. The strength, low water-absorption and durability of the coir, or coconut husk, make it a perfect candidate for eco-friendly packing ... read more

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Tagged composting, packaging, reduce

Published in General


Is Burning Trash Bad?

Mary Mazzoni, August 2nd, 2010

The growing popularity of modern waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities in Europe and Asia has many in America asking: is burning trash bad? We're not big burners here in the U.S., but we've been known to light up some litter from time to time. The majority of our waste is buried in landfills, while 31 percent is recycled, but there are ... read more

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Tagged batteries, composting, energy, fuel, gas, noteworthy, oil, paint, recycle, reduce, steel, tin

Published in Hazardous


DIY vs. Splurge: Home Décor

Chloe Skye, August 2nd, 2010

Have you been eying that empty space in your place? There’s a way to add nice pieces to your home without breaking the bank. Doing it yourself is not only eco-responsible, but it's also fun, especially because you get to forge a special connection with that unique and original piece. In the spirit of reuse, these projects will challenge you ... read more

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Tagged cfl, ideas, kitchen, oil, organic, paint, recycling, reuse

Published in Household


Scrapping Ain’t Easy, But It Is Funny

Amanda Wills, August 2nd, 2010

You can't order black coffee in the small cafe on Avenue U in Brooklyn - cappuccino and espresso only. There are no more than five tables, and the windows and doors are propped open, flooding the streets with thick smells of caffeine and Brooklyn-Italian accents. This is where I meet Frankie Noots for the first time. Dressed in jeans and a ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, recycle, refrigerator, steel, tin, windows

Published in Metal


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