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Reknit Turns Your Unwanted Knitwear into New Treasures

Reknit Turns Your Unwanted Knitwear into New Treasures

After reading Gary Smith’s expose on cruelty in the wool industry on Elephant Journal a couple of weeks ago, I’ve had knit goods on my mind. Combine that with being pretty bummed about retail waste, and things were looking sort of grim. That is, until I ran across an awesome new company: Reknit.

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Eco-Friendly Knitting with Recycled Fur

Eco-Friendly Knitting with Recycled Fur

Okay, nobody panic! No animals were hurt in the making of this article or anything in it!

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A Safe Way to Put Plastic Bags Over Your Head

A Safe Way to Put Plastic Bags Over Your Head

Check out our friend Recycle Cindy’s latest creation… a Plarn hat.  All you need is 20 plastic bags and a blatant disregard for your mothers warning not to put plastic bags over your head.  Check out the pattern on her site MyRecycledBags.com to make your own, and make sure you reassure your mother that this creative [...]

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