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PHOTOS: Eclectic E-Waste Art

Mary Mazzoni, November 14th, 2011

The U.S. generates almost 2.5 million tons of used electronics every year, according to the EPA. Most of us simply recycle our obsolete gadgets, but American artist and electronics repairman Steven Rodrig dreamed up a slightly more inventive solution to the e-waste problem - use it to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Rodrig's collection includes large-scale sculptures of insects, ... read more

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Tagged computer, computers, easy, electronics, recycle, recycled

Published in Electronics


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MIT Recycling Game Is a Hit with Students

Mary Mazzoni, November 11th, 2011

While recycling is crucial to protecting our planet, it's not always the most exciting of activities. But Boston-based Greenbean Recycling is trying to change all that by transforming the collection of bottles and cans into a fun and entertaining competition. The company is piloting a Reverse Vending Machine at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, glass, paper, recycle, recycled, recycling, students

Published in General


Wood You Can Wear as Fashion

Mary Mazzoni, November 2nd, 2011

When master’s fashion student Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse saw some bits of wood scattered across a workshop floor, she never imagined she’d be showing a line of plywood pieces at London Fashion Week. But that’s exactly what happened. It all started when bio-waste firm InCrops Enterprise Hub challenged Nieuwenhuyse and her fashion colleagues at Kingston University in London to show how ... read more

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Tagged organic, recycled, wood

Published in Clothing


20 Years, Our 20 Inspiring People

Alexis Petru, October 28th, 2011

Since Earth911 started as recycling hotline back in 1990, we’ve met countless individuals and families who are making the Earth a better place – by starting green businesses, leading environmental campaigns or making significant changes in their daily lives to lessen their impact on the planet. To celebrate Earth911’s 20th birthday tomorrow, we’ve rounded up the top 20 people we’ve profiled ... read more

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Tagged curbside, ideas, kitchen, packaging, recycled, recycling

Published in General


Guide to Greening Your Halloween

Alexis Petru, October 26th, 2011

This year, seven in 10 Americans plan to celebrate Halloween, with the average consumer spending $72.31 on decorations, costumes and candy, according to the National Retail Federation. With all the effort and money that kids, teenagers and even adults put into everyone’s favorite spooky fall holiday, why not try to make your Halloween a little greener? We’ve rounded up ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, food, ideas, leaves, oil, organic, packaging, paper, recycle, recycled, toys

Published in General


20 Years, Our 20 Favorite Stories

Amanda Wills, October 25th, 2011

Earth911 celebrates its 20th birthday on October 29, and our staff wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite articles over the years. As managing editor, I have overseen thousands of words and ideas. The ones that stand out are those filled with information that I still use or people whose stories I still think about. Here ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, composting, curbside, energy, food, gas, glass, government, guide, ideas, recycled, recycling, reduce, reuse, students

Published in General


PHOTOS: Gorgeous Floors Made of Shipping Crates

Alexis Petru, October 21st, 2011

With the popularity of hardwood floors on the rise, Viridian Wood wants to offer consumers products that are more environmentally responsible than traditional hardwood flooring made of virgin lumber. The Portland-based company makes flooring, decking, counters and other architectural products using wood reclaimed from shipping crates, pallets and scrap lumber, discarded at local docks. Last month, Viridian introduced two new exotic ... read more

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Tagged constructionmaterials, pallets, recycled, wood

Published in Construction


PHOTOS: Steve Jobs in Sculpture

Mary Mazzoni, October 20th, 2011

While the tech world is still mourning the death of Apple founder Steve Jobs, one Georgia artist is paying tribute to the late legend through a 3D sculpture made from some pretty unconventional materials. Michael Murphy, artist and professor of art and technology at Georgia College, creates sculptures of famous faces using several layers of recycled materials, including bulletproof ... read more

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Tagged glass, recycled

Published in General


5 Unbelievable Recycled Crafts

Mary Mazzoni, October 17th, 2011

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 more

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Tagged bath, bathroom, cfl, Crafts, DIY, ideas, kitchen, light bulbs, newspaper, paint, recycled, reuse, reuseweekend, windows, wood

Published in Household


4 Events That Made Recycling Fun Again

Leah Blunt, October 12th, 2011

Finding new ways to get people informed and excited about recycling can be part of the fun of participating in America Recycles Day, an annual celebration created by Keep America Beautiful. “On America Recycles Day, we celebrate the individuals, communities, local governments and businesses that work together to recycle waste and develop innovative ways to manage our resources more ... read more

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Tagged recycle, recycled, recycling, reduce, reuse

Published in Household


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