Video: Pope Francis Praises Recycling
In a recent video, Pope Francis praises "cartoneros," or people who pick through trash to find reusable and recyclable material,…
California Company Turns Old TVs into Ceramic Tile
Fireclay Tile, which has been making tiles using sustainable methods since 1986, will now create a line of recycled tiles…
Six-Tower GM Office Complex Goes Landfill-Free
The Renaissance Center, a six-tower office complex in Detroit, now diverts 5 million pounds of trash from landfills annually by…
How Do Shingles Become Roads?
Shingle debris from one average home can help pave 200 feet of a two-lane highway. But how does the process…
Design Lampshades for Solar Lanterns to Help People in Need
Panasonic’s Cut Out the Darkness project allows people to design lampshades that could be sent along with solar lanterns to…
Upcycle Your Christmas Cards into Bottle-Cap Magnets
Not sure what to do with all the Christmas cards with photos of your family and friends? Blogger Dinah Wulf…
Artist Mbongeni Buthelezi Creates Portraits from Plastic Waste
A resourceful artist "paints" with plastic waste, achieving effects that make his works look like oil paintings, pencil drawings and…
Natural Alternative to Plastic Wrap Creates a Buzz
Bee's Wrap provides an all-natural alternative to plastic wrap or aluminum foil for safer food storage.