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PHOTOS: Steampunk Hellboy Made From Car Parts

Mary Mazzoni, December 13th, 2011

If you haven't heard, the metal-crafting geniuses behind the Etsy shop Kreatworks are doing some pretty cool stuff with reclaimed car parts. In their studio in Bangkok, Thailand, the comic-obsessed artists have crafted life-size versions of Transformers' BumbleBee and Optimus Prime, an eerily-realistic Robocop and a fear-inducing Predator. SEE: Spiderman Table Made From Car ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, autoparts, nonferrousmetal, reuse

Published in Automotive


PHOTOS: Spiderman Table Made From Car Parts

Mary Mazzoni, November 2nd, 2011

Recycled materials are finding their way into some pretty crazy stuff these days. But this one deserves a closer look. This handmade Spiderman end table is a comic-lover's dream, and it's all made from recycled car parts. In their studio in Bangkok, Thailand, the artists behind the Etsy shop Kreatworks transformed scraps collected from cars, motorcycles and other ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, autoparts, nonferrousmetal, reuse

Published in Automotive


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Cleveland Melts Firearms For Public Safety

Mary Mazzoni, October 20th, 2011

On Thursday, the city of Cleveland will hold a gun melt to recycle more than 700 firearms, including those surrendered at multi-community buy-back events. Last month, the city joined police from neighboring communities Euclid, Lakewood, Parma and Shaker Heights for the Greater Cleveland 2011 Gun Buy-Back Program – in which residents turned over unwanted firearms and received gift cards for ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, recycle

Published in Metal


The Greener Shopping Cart: Plastic vs. Metal

Alexis Petru, July 11th, 2011

It’s not something you think of when you’re navigating a shopping cart through the aisles of your favorite store, but what happens to shopping carts when they’re old, rusted and no longer usable? Recycling metal carts seems like a no-brainer, but what happens to the plastic ones? Chris Nelson, owner and vice president of The Peggs Company, says his company ... read more

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Tagged nonferrousmetal, number2plasticHDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, recycling

Published in Plastic


10 Things You Never Knew Were Recyclable

Amanda Wills, June 22nd, 2011

1. Hair Nope, you didn't read that wrong. Human hair is compostable and recyclable. Hair from your hairbrush or fur from your pet are full of useful nitrogen that can be thrown in the compost pile. Donating your hair could help clean up future oil spills. San Francisco nonprofit Matter of Trust collects human and pet hair to create booms that soak ... read more

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Tagged batteries, clothingandtextile, composting, food, nonferrousmetal, organicwaste, recycling, solidwaste, sportinggoods

Published in Household


What to Do With Old Hairdryers, Curling Irons

Jordan Bren, February 22nd, 2011

A standard, non-professional curling iron lasts 1-2 years, according to a spokesperson for Conair. So, getting the most out of this appliance by recycling keeps the materials out of landfills and gives it an additional purpose. Curling irons, hairdryers and other similar hair appliances can be recycled for their scrap metal rather than thrown away. Although these appliances can’t be ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, nonferrousmetal, steel, tin

Published in Metal


Roadblocks to Car Seat Recycling

Alison Neumer Lara, January 31st, 2011

Of all the equipment new parents acquire, an infant car seat is the only one required by law. But as kids get bigger, so do their safety seats. State child restraint laws extend to up to age eight in some places, which means that as they grow, kids pass through two or three types of seats before they’re permitted ... read more

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Tagged autoparts, clothingandtextile, nonferrousmetal, number5plasticPolypropylene

Published in Household


How to Recycle Your Old Cookware

Trey Granger, October 11th, 2010

There are hundreds of reasons to dispose of old cookware. You may have upgraded to a new model; the quality material may have eroded over time, or perhaps you are merging kitchen supplies with a new roommate. If you need to dispose of pots and pans, the first option to consider is reuse. Sites like Craigslist and Freecycle ... read more

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Tagged ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, otherglass, wood

Published in Metal


Great American Can RoundUp Awards Cash for Recycling

Trey Granger, September 23rd, 2010

The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has launched a contest similar calling on groups to register and collect cans starting and going through Earth Day 2011. Similar in style to Recyclemania, the Great American Can RoundUp winners from each state will receive $1,000, and the grand prize winning group will earn $5,000. The program is marketed toward nonprofit groups as a fundraiser, ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, curbside, nonferrousmetal

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How to Recycle a Metal Water Bottle

Trey Granger, September 6th, 2010

Did you switch to a metal water bottle to cut back on plastic waste or because of the potential health effects of a reusable plastic bottle? No matter how durable the bottle is, you'll eventually need to dispose of it, and recycling is a possibility. Unlike disposable plastic bottles, most curbside recycling programs will not accept your sturdy steel ... read more

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Tagged basics, ferrousmetal, nonferrousmetal, plasticbottles

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