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Tutorial: Turn an Old Playpen into a Laundry Sorter

Tutorial: Turn an Old Playpen into a Laundry Sorter

By Guest Contributor on March 6, 2013

I want to share an upcycling project that will help organize and simplify your life: upcycling an obsolete playpen into a lights and brights laundry sorter.

Category: Books, Craft Recycled, DIY, Living | Tags: craft books, crafting books, crafty reuse, creative reuse, DIY laundry sorter, reuse, upcycling, upcycling books | 0

Why Choosing Sustainably-Grown and -Harvested Wood is Important

Why Choosing Sustainably-Grown and -Harvested Wood is Important

By Guest Contributor on December 4, 2012

While in theory wood is a renewable and environmentally-friendly resource, in practice it is often harvested unsustainably – with impacts on both people and the planet.

Category: Home+Decor, Living | Tags: Forest Stewardship Council, FSC, green building, sustainable wood, sustainably harvested wood, wood | 0

Top 10 Tips for Creating an Eco Friendly Home

Top 10 Tips for Creating an Eco Friendly Home

By Guest Contributor on November 29, 2012

As the polar ice caps diminish and our climate becomes ever-more erratic, it should be a priority for every household to try to become as eco-friendly as possible. In these cash-straightened days, even climate change skeptics might be interested to know that becoming more eco-friendly almost always means spending less money into the bargain. Here are 10 ways you can make your home more eco-friendly and save some money at the same time.

Category: Home+Decor, Living | Tags: eco-friendly home, energy efficiency, home, home tips | 0

Entering the Age of Alternative Renewable Energy Systems

Entering the Age of Alternative Renewable Energy Systems

By Guest Contributor on November 27, 2012

Renewable energy systems, or energy development, is the process of creating sufficient primary sources of energy, and also secondary forms of energy, from which societies can supplement their use of fossil fuels. The delivery of energy services and the production of many manufactured goods have caused technologically advanced societies to become increasingly dependent on external energy sources.

Category: Concept+Design, Innovation | Tags: alternative energy, renewable energy, renewable energy systems

DIY Ornament: Make a Snowflake from a Milk Jug

DIY Ornament: Make a Snowflake from a Milk Jug

By Guest Contributor on November 21, 2012

We are super excited to share this recycled snowflake ornament tutorial from Cristin Frank from Eve of Reduction!

Category: DIY | Tags: Christmas ornament, craftivism, DIY ornament, handmade ornament, holiday crafts, milk jug crafts, ornament, reuse, upcycling

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