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Productive Pacifism: Upcycling Guns into Jewelry

Productive Pacifism: Upcycling Guns into Jewelry

In many cities around America, and around the world, violence and crime are realities that even the smallest citizens must live with. For those that believe there are more peaceful ways to settle differences and earn a living, the weapons themselves have become the targets, as people come up with creative ways to remove guns, and the careless philosophies they support from the streets altogether.

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Eco-Chic Vegan Shoes From Recycled TVs

Eco-Chic Vegan Shoes From Recycled TVs

Vegan footwear designer Olsenhaus is making a switch of its own—by cladding its entire Fall/Winter 2010 collection of pumps, wedges, stiletto booties, and knee-highs in an innovative polyester microfiber made from trashed television screens.

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Discover Your Inner Artist With Eco-Friendly Wall Murals

Discover Your Inner Artist With Eco-Friendly Wall Murals

Looking for an easy, eco-friendly way to spruce up the indoor decor without going all out on a wall paper or paint project?

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Low-Impact Board Games Deliver Big Time Fun!

Low-Impact Board Games Deliver Big Time Fun!

You might be surprised to learn that board games are becoming popular all over again.

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Video Game Vampires: Which Gaming Console Is Draining Your Power?

Video Game Vampires: Which Gaming Console Is Draining Your Power?

With the ability to create online gaming experiences shared by thousands of people at once, and graphics that make you think you're watching a live action movie, it's important to question just what kind of an impact these video game systems are having on your carbon footprint.

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Sustainable Angling: Green Tackle That Even The Fish Will Love

Sustainable Angling: Green Tackle That Even The Fish Will Love

Although depletion of world fish and seafood supplies is an important issue for the health of ocean ecosystems and global food supplies, it doesn't mean that you can't enjoy some quality time out in nature with a rod and a reel and do it in a sustainable fashion.

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A White Roof Is a Cool Roof: How to Reduce Home Energy Use by 20%

A White Roof Is a Cool Roof: How to Reduce Home Energy Use by 20%

Want to put something on your roof that saves energy and puts some money back in your pocket? Light-colored or white roofs, also known as "cool roofs", can reflect the sun’s heat and emit absorbed radiation back into the atmosphere.

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Going with the FLOW: Bendy Straws As Fashion Accessories

Going with the FLOW: Bendy Straws As Fashion Accessories

Now, a designer bringing back the grass straw would really be something to report on, but until then, we can thank designer Linda Schailon for a creative method that turns used straws into fashion accessories.

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Pretty In Plastic: Kellybeth Makes Recycling A Fashion Statement

Pretty In Plastic: Kellybeth Makes Recycling A Fashion Statement

As much as you hate them, you’ve probably got credit cards sitting in your purse or wallet right now. And we all know that gift cards have become the easy and practical present for holidays, birthdays, and every celebration in between. But what happens to those pesky little pieces of plastic after they no longer [...]

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4 Ways To Cut Over-Idling From Your Car’s Winter Routine

4 Ways To Cut Over-Idling From Your Car’s Winter Routine

For most of us, winter is just around the corner, or as is the case in my Colorado town, you may have already experienced some of the ice and snow that make this season exciting and difficult all at the same time. Many people try to use alternative transportation in the Spring and Summer when [...]

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