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SEE: Yarn Made From Recycled Newspaper

Mary Mazzoni, January 27th, 2012

The list of "trashy fashion" creations grows longer every day - shoes made from plastic bottles, underwear made from wood and even a gown made from Ford Focus parts. But when we saw Italian artist Ivano Vitali's crochet pieces made from recycled newspaper, we had to take a closer look. Vitali tears recycled newsprint into strips ... read more

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Tagged newspaper, paper, recy, recycled

Published in Paper


Get Certified Online to Green Your College Campus

Alexis Petru, January 27th, 2012

The University of Vermont (UVM), which received an “A” on last year’s College Sustainability Report Card, wants to help other colleges and universities green their operations with the launch of its new online Sustainable Campus Innovation certificate program. The new training program kicks off in March, but UVM announced this week that registration is currently open for operations ... read more

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How to Save Energy in the Laundry Room

Alexis Petru, January 27th, 2012

Hand washing and line drying may be the most eco- and budget-friendly options for doing laundry, but our busy schedules and local weather often don’t allow us to take up these greener housekeeping practices. Earth911 has rounded up nine ways to reduce your energy use and lower your utility bills, while still taking advantage of the conveniences of the modern ... read more

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Tagged DIY, energy, reduce, tip

Published in Household


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