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PHOTOS: Couture Jewelry Made From LEGOs

Mary Mazzoni, January 26th, 2012

Inspired by haute couture and reclaimed materials, San Francisco-based artist and jewelry designer Emiko Oye has experimented with loads of unconventional mediums - including circuit boards, recycled plastics and scrap metals. But in 2006, the reware artist stumbled upon an even more unconventional material for her creations - LEGO® building blocks. Since then, Oye has been using the colorful ... read more

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Tagged etsy, recycle, recycled, toys

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World Swap Day is This Saturday

Alexis Petru, January 19th, 2012

Have a bunch of books or DVDS that need a new home? Or are you looking for a few new budget-friendly pieces of clothing to punch up your wardrobe? Then get ready for World Swap Day this Saturday, Jan. 21, when hundreds of swaps will take place across the country: from an exchange of children’s clothes and toys in Oakland, ... read more

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Tagged books, clothingandtextile, dvd, reuse, toys

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What to Do With All That Extra Stuff After the Holidays

Mother Nature Network, December 27th, 2011

Written by Starre Vartan, MNN It's the time of year when our homes are absolutely filled to the brim with stuff. And if you're anything like me, that means you might start just stuffing garbage bags indiscriminately just to get rid of the clutter — forget recycling, reusing and repurposing — you just want it out. But you'll have a clearer ... read more

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Tagged computer, curbside, electronics, food, recycling, toys

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Hasbro Releases First CSR Report

Mother Nature Network, December 12th, 2011

Written by Melissa Hincha-Ownby, MNN Hasbro, home of NERF, Transformers, Play-Doh, Monopoly and more, is one of the largest toy brands in the world. Despite its worldwide presence, the company did not jump on the corporate social responsibility reporting bandwagon until this year. While Hasbro may be late to the party, they have finally arrived and have set out a solid ... read more

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Tagged packaging, paper, recycling, reduce, toys

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A Sneak Peek at the San Fran Green Festival

Alexis Petru, November 10th, 2011

This weekend, thousands of eco-minded individuals and families will converge in San Francisco for the Green Festival to see sustainable living demonstrations, sample organic food and wine, and learn about innovative green businesses and products. Since the inaugural Green Festival in San Francisco 10 years ago, nonprofits Green America and Global Exchange have organized a total of 32 ... read more

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Tagged organic, packaging, Plastic, plasticbags, plasticbottles, reduce, tires, toys

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10 Crazy Crafts With Candy Wrappers

Mary Mazzoni, November 4th, 2011

For kids, Halloween just wouldn't be complete without trick-or-treating. But what to do with all those leftover candy wrappers? Sure, you can recycle these sweet leftovers. But the next time you have a lazy Saturday with the family, why not try one of these 10 cool candy wrapper crafts instead? You'd never believe what you can make with your ... read more

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Tagged food, recycle, toys

Published in Plastic


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

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6 Examples of Pricey, Trash-Based Art

Mother Nature Network, October 13th, 2011

You probably don't think, "this'll sell for thousands of dollars!" as you toss packaging or a bottle into the recycling bin. But many artists look at discarded materials in a different way — and have capitalized on the low (read: no) cost of this particular type of "art supply." Turning those scraps into beautiful and profitable works, artists from ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, computer, grass, ireland, kitchen, mail, metal, oil, packaging, recycle, reuse, steel, toys

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After Controversy, Mattel Now Uses Recycled Packaging

Mary Mazzoni, October 6th, 2011

Months after a Greenpeace campaign criticized Mattel Inc. – makers of the iconic Barbie doll line – for packaging that allegedly came from Indonesian rainforests, the toy giant is making amends by changing the way it packages its products. Mattel announced on Wednesday that it will tell suppliers to avoid wood fiber from companies environmental groups have linked to ... read more

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Tagged cardboard, paperboard, recycled, toys

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10 Eco-Friendly Baby Gifts

Mary Mazzoni, September 30th, 2011

Expecting parents have a lot running through their minds when readying for a new baby’s arrival. They can often forget about going green in between debates about name choices and color palettes for the nursery. So, when you’re out browsing for baby gifts, give one that’s eco-friendly. Here are our top 10 green baby gifts. 1. E.M. Set by Earth ... read more

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Tagged batteries, book, organic, packaging, recycled, toys

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