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Merry Christmas from Green Upgrader!

Merry Christmas from Green Upgrader!

By Becky Striepe on December 24, 2012

It’s Christmas Eve, and whether you celebrate on December 25th or not, we hope you have the merriest day!

Category: DIY | Tags: best of 2012, Christmas, December, holidays, Merry Christmas | 0

Spotted: DIY Christmas Tree from Fallen Tree Branches

Spotted: DIY Christmas Tree from Fallen Tree Branches

By Becky Striepe on December 7, 2012

Every year, we struggle with finding the most eco-friendly Christmas tree, but maybe the greenest Christmas tree isn’t a tree at all!

Category: DIY, Living | Tags: choosing a Christmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Tree, DIY Christmas tree, greenest Christmas tree, reuse, upcycling | 1

Can I Buy a Christmas Tree and Be Green?

Can I Buy a Christmas Tree and Be Green?

By The Guardian on December 13, 2010

Christmas trees come at a high human price, so branch out into the fairtrade option and have yourself a guilt-free Christmas

Category: Living | Tags: artificial christmas trees, Christmas, Christmas Tree, environment, fair trade

Green Wrapping: DIY Cardboard Pillow Box

Green Wrapping: DIY Cardboard Pillow Box

By LiveOAK Staff on December 21, 2009

If you’ve taken the “Buy Handmade” challenge this year why stop there? Inspired by Doug’s post last year about turning a cereal box into an eco-friendly gift box, I endeavored to make a pillow box this year.

Category: DIY | Tags: box, cardboard, Christmas, DIY, gifts, holiday, wrapping

Solar, Wind and Bicycle-Powered Christmas Tree in Peru [photos]

Solar, Wind and Bicycle-Powered Christmas Tree in Peru [photos]

By Levi Novey on December 15, 2009

As promised, here are several photos of the eco-friendly Christmas Tree using LED lights, wind power, solar power, and bicycles in Lima, Peru.

Category: Innovation, News+Opinion | Tags: artificial christmas trees, bicycles, Christmas, Christmas Tree, climate change, LED, LED Light Bulbs, Lima, Peru, solar, solar energy, solar power, wind, wind energy, wind power, zero emissions

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