Repurposed Aircraft: Jumbo Hostel

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Paula Mitchell Bentley .

This decommission jumbo jet is a 747-200 which was built in 1976. It was last operated in 2002 and was purchased in 2006 by the hostel’s owner. It has 25 rooms with 85 beds in total. Most contain 3 bunk beds each except for the luxury suite in the cockpit.

Craft Project: Treat Yourself with Home Made Sugar Scrub

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Sometimes, at the end of a long week your poor feet just need some love. Rather than hitting up the big box store for something to pamper your sore feet, give this easy peasey sugar scrub recipe a whirl!

Sugar scrubs are a really simple bath product to make, and you can keep some trash [...]

Upcycled Cigarette Butt Artwork

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Paula Mitchell Bentley .

Tom Deininger has found a way to green up waste that is lying everywhere on the streets. He uses cigarette butts in some of his upcycled art projects. The above sculpture entitled “Filter Rabbit” uses the unraveled filters of smoked cigarettes to create a furry appearance to the bunny. It obviously smells [...]

Repurposed Leather Belt Flooring

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Ting London knows how to use belts! Artists and designers are powerful forces towards innovative and sustainable concepts and founder Inghua Ting has created a ballin’ set of products with this in mind.

You’ll Be Seeing Green - ICU Rectangle Glasses

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $23

These eclectically stylish these ICU Two-tone full rectangle glasses come in Brown or Black and magnification from 1.25 to 2.50.  Made from 100% reclaimed materials, your conscience will be as clear as your vision. (ok, we have to admit we stole that zinger from ICU, but the idea to steal it was [...]