Recycle Denim Through Jan. 31 and Help Insulate Homes
More than 600 tons of denim has been diverted from landfills by Blue Jeans Go Green, a denim recycling initiative.
Lighten Your Footprint with Shoes Made from Recycled Cork
ReCORK and footwear manufacturer SOLE have partnered to create the world's first line of carbon-negative shoes made from recycled corks.
U.N. Study: Worldwide E-Waste Expected to Grow by a Third
End-of-life electronics worldwide are expected to increase by 33 percent in just five years, reaching 65.5 million metric tons annually…
Samsung Creates a Cardboard Printer
A visit to a donut shop inspired a Samsung designer's "ah-ha!" moment: Why not make a printer from cardboard? And…
Turning Empty Bottles into Artistic Cheese Trays and More
Tim Gottschalk of Bottle Crafters makes functional pieces — like cheese trays, drinking glasses, lamps and vases — from glass…
L.A. Company Gives E-Waste and Ex-Inmates a Second Chance
Isidore Electronics Recycling provides e-waste recycling services and an employment program for previously incarcerated Angelenos who face barriers to employment.
Green Label Guide: What Is EcoLogo?
The EcoLogo label helps manufacturers and consumers easily identify environmentally preferred products and is used for everything from building materials…
Haute Trash Transforms Garbage into Fashion
Since 1983, Haute Trash has been organizing trash fashion shows to raise awareness of what we throw away as a…