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10 DIY Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for many families. This year, try adding a new tradition to your holiday repertoire - making your own decorations. These 10 homemade ornaments are so fun and festive, you'd never guess they're made from trash! 1. Egg shell baubles The next time you're whipping up a morning omelette, don't compost those egg shells. ... read morePublished in Household
Recycling Mysteries: Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor
A whopping 2.65 billion Christmas cards are sent every year, most of which end up tossed, and XX miles of wrapping paper are snugly fit around boxes and gifts, only to end up torn apart and usually in a huge garbage bag. And what about Christmas décor items, like plastic boughs to decorate the staircase that won’t make it another holiday, ... read morePublished in Household
PHOTOS: Leftover House Paint as Beautiful Art
Cassandra Tondro uses leftover acrylic latex paint - better known as traditional house paint - to create her artwork. The Los Angeles artist gets her paint from local recycling facilities and the "mistint" paint sections of home improvement stores. She then pours, pull and presses it onto the canvas, creating her original, eco-friendly art.Published in Household
5 Unbelievable Recycled Crafts
The notion of crafting trash into treasure can bring to mind the newspaper hats and sand-filled mason jars of your childhood. But recycled crafts don’t have to look a kid’s art project. To prove it, here are five chic and sophisticated craft ideas made from some pretty surprising materials. 1. Radiator vase This elegant vase is prim and pretty enough to ... read morePublished in Household
Mazda Closes the Loop on Bumper Recycling
Mazda has developed a technology to recycle bumpers from end-of-life vehicles into bumpers for new cars, saying it’s the first automaker to “close the loop” on bumper recycling. Bumpers make up a large proportion of the plastic used in vehicles, and when a car reaches the end of its useful life, bumpers are typically shredded and incinerated to recover heat ... read morePublished in Automotive
5 Ideas for Pollution Prevention Week
Monday marked the start of Pollution Prevention Week. And what better way to celebrate than by shrinking your footprint at home? If you want to do your part but can’t fit planning into your busy schedule, you’re in luck. Here are five quick and easy ways to reduce your pollution just in time for the planet-changing holiday. 1. Conserve energy The ... read morePublished in Household
Sorting For a Speedy Recovery From Irene
The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. Hurricane season hits the Atlantic and Gulf coasts every year from June to November. For these six months, the Southeast and occasionally the Mid-Atlantic are buffeted with strong winds and rain, often leaving homes and businesses ... read morePublished in Household
How to Recycle Storm Debris
Hurricane Irene has come and gone, but strong winds and heavy rainfall left significant property damage in the wake of the storm. If you’re one of many East Coasters facing a yard full of storm debris, there is plenty you can do to clean up the mess the eco-friendly way. Many towns and cities are offering curbside collection or open-call recycling days ... read morePublished in Household
5 De-Cluttering Craft Projects For Your Dorm
The cramped quarters of college dorms are hardly conducive to eco-conscious living. Just the thought of sleeping in a closet with a stranger is enough to make any co-ed want to grab the nearest mass-produced plastic wall organizer and call it a day. But living a green dorm life is possible. Before you hit the megastore, check out these five ... read morePublished in Household
