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Design the Next Sigg Water Bottle

Alexis Petru, February 15th, 2012

If you’ve admired those fashionable designs on Sigg’s line of reusable water bottles, now is your chance to have your very own artwork featured on the Swiss company’s next aluminum bottle. Sigg fans and artists worldwide are invited to submit their most creative and imaginative design by March 28 for the opportunity to have it reproduced on ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, metal, plasticbottle, reuse

Published in Metal


How to Ecoize Your Exercise Routine

Alexis Petru, January 17th, 2012

Were you one of the countless Americans who made the New Year’s resolution to exercise more in 2012? Before you hop in your car to drive to the gym or invest in an expensive, energy-sucking home exercise machine, check out these six ways to lower the environmental footprint of your new workout routine. 1. Ditch the car Rather than spew carbon emissions ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, energy, fuel, ideas, organic, Plastic, plasticbottle, recycled, reduce

Published in Household


PHOTOS: 1 Beach, Litter from 42 Countries

Amanda Wills, December 15th, 2011

Artist Alejandro Durán traveled to the shores of Sian Ka’an, Mexico’s largest federally-protected reserve, to document the ongoing plastic pollution problem in his series "Washed Up." Over many visits starting in February 2010, Durán built color-based, site-specific sculptures. Durán has identified products washed ashore from 42 nations on six continents.

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Tagged glass, motoroil, plasticbags, plasticbottle, recycling

Published in Plastic


10 DIY Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

Mary Mazzoni, December 14th, 2011

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 more

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Tagged carton, Crafts, DIY, dvd, ideas, nail polish, paint, plasticbottle, recycled, reuse

Published in Household


INFOGRAPHIC: Epic Journey of an Orange Juice Bottle

Amanda Wills, December 2nd, 2011

What happened to that tiny bottle of orange juice you tossed after using it to wash down your morning bagel? This infographic by visual.ly user Angel follows that plastic bottle from table, to recycling and back to shelf.

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Tagged infographic, number1plasticPETE, plasticbottle

Published in Plastic


90,000 Petition for Bottle Ban in Grand Canyon

Mother Nature Network, December 1st, 2011

Written by Jenn Savedge, MNN More than 90,000 people across the country have joined a popular campaign on Change.org asking the National Park Service (NPS) to go ahead with plans to ban plastic water bottles in Grand Canyon National Park. Last year, Grand Canyon National Park attempted to address its overflowing plastic bottle problem with a ban on sales of plastic water ... read more

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Tagged plasticbottle, trade

Published in Plastic


Gifts for the Nature-Lover

Amanda Wills, November 29th, 2011

Find More Gifts For The… Got a guy or a gal in your life that loves the outdoors? From camping to gardening, these products are sure to be a hit with that Nature-Lover. LIFESAVER Purifying Water Bottle Great for camper or the avid hiker, this ... read more

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Tagged packaging, plasticbottle, recycled, soil

Published in General


The High Cost of Clean Water in Disaster Relief

Jennifer Berry, November 28th, 2011

Around the world, 1.5 million children die every year from waterborne illness. One in five children worldwide die from diarrhea - more than AIDS, malaria and measles combined, according to UNICEF. And this concept is never more readily apparent than after a natural disaster. Gaylon White, director of design programs for Eastman Chemical Co., explained to the audience at the 2011 ... read more

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Tagged africa, plasticbottle, plasticbottles, reduce, waterquality

Published in Household


Calif. Files Suit Over Biodegradable Plastic Bottles

Alexis Petru, November 7th, 2011

  Balance and AquaMantra, both makers of bottled water, tout their plastic water bottles as 100 percent biodegradable and recyclable, but the State of California is taking issue with these assertions. Late last month, California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris filed a lawsuit against the two bottled water companies and their bottle supplier, ENSO Plastics, charging that these environmental claims ... read more

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Tagged composting, packaging, Plastic, plasticbottle, plasticbottles, recycle, recycling

Published in Household, Plastic


Method Unveils Bottle Made of Ocean Litter

Alexis Petru, September 16th, 2011

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and San Francisco, plastic litter has accumulated into a swirling mass of debris roughly the size of Texas, known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Now Method, a company that makes eco-friendly home cleaning and personal care products, plans to produce a new line of product packaging made out of this marine litter. Working with ... read more

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Tagged oceans, plasticbottle, recycled

Published in General


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