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PHOTOS: NYE Fashion Must-Haves

Mary Mazzoni, December 29th, 2011

Don't forget the planet when you're getting all dolled up for that night on the town! Check out these six green fashion must-haves we're drooling over this New Year's Eve, and step out sustainably - without skimping on style. 1. Sparkly top by H&M Conscious and Sustainable Style If you're craving a bit of sparkle this New Year, ditch the ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, organic, recycled

Published in Clothing


SEE: 15 Reuse Projects to Try in 2012

Alexis Petru, December 29th, 2011


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Tagged clothingandtextile, Crafts, DIY, furniture, gallery, magazines, packaging, recycle, reduce, reuse, reuseweekend

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Can You Recycle Confetti?

Alexis Petru, December 29th, 2011

Every year, more than 1 ton of confetti is dropped in New York City’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve, according to the Times Square District Management Association. If you’re hosting your own New Year’s Eve bash this Saturday night, you’ll probably toss your own handfuls of confetti at midnight. But come Jan. 1 when you’re watching the Rose Parade ... read more

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Tagged composting, new york, paper, recycling, reuse

Published in Paper


VIDEO: String Lights Made Into Slippers in China

Amanda Wills, December 29th, 2011

You get a pass to leave those Christmas lights up through New Year's Day, but come Jan. 2 you've crossed the tacky line. You can recycle string lights, but one company in China has come up with a clever way to wear their lights. A Chinese recycling factory in Shijiao - which processes a whopping 20 million pounds ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, holidaylights

Published in Clothing


Old Christmas Trees Protect Marine Life

Alexis Petru, December 29th, 2011

When residents in Riverside County, Calif., drop off their Christmas trees for recycling this year, they’ll not only be saving space in the landfill; they’ll also be helping marine life. The waste management department for the county, which lies east of Los Angeles, has teamed up with the California Department of Fish and Game to turn old conifers into a new ... read more

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Tagged christmastrees, reuse, waterquality

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12 Things You Must Do in 2012

Amanda Wills, December 29th, 2011


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Tagged batteries, cfl, composting, energy, food, fuel, gallery, guide, hhw, ideas, kitchen, organic, packaging, paint, recycle, reuse

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