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News & Lifestyle › January 9th, 2012

SEE: Flooring Made From Vintage Leather Belts

Mary Mazzoni, January 9th, 2012

Looking to add a touch of vintage to your home? Skip the pricey antique shops and opt for some fab flooring that your friends will have to see to believe. TING London, a U.K.-based upcycling manufacturer that also makes eclectic handbags and furniture from old seat belts, is selling bespoke flooring made from 100 percent recycled leather ... read more

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Tagged furniture, recycled, reuse

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Ford’s New Cars Cut Water Use, Recycle Bottles

Alexis Petru, January 9th, 2012

Ford is stepping up its environmental efforts, recently revealing two major sustainability initiatives to recycle plastic bottles into car seats and reduce the company’s water use by 30 percent. The automaker announced Jan. 5 that it plans to use seat fabric made from old plastic bottles for its new Ford Focus Electric and its other new vehicles for the next ... read more

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Tagged electricvehicle, number1plasticPETE, Plastic, recycled, reduce

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How to Weatherize Your Dorm Room

Mary Mazzoni, January 9th, 2012

If you're a dorm-dwelling co-ed, you may feel completely at the mercy of Old Man Winter. You can't do construction on your room; you can't maintain your heating system, and you probably can't even set your thermostat. So, what's an Earth-minded student to do? Earth911 assembled this go-to guide for weatherizing your dorm this winter (without sacrificing that $1,000 deposit). ... read more

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Tagged DIY, energy, reduce, student, tip

Published in Household


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