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Upcycled Clothing Inspiration at Project ReStyle

Upcycled Clothing Inspiration at Project ReStyle

By Becky Striepe on February 25, 2011

Project Restyle is all about using your crafty skills to give used and thrifted items a brand new life in your closet. The rules are simple, and their awesome Flickr group is full of upcycling inspiration!

Category: Clothes+Accessories, DIY, Living | Tags: clothing, crafty reuse, creative reuse, recycle, reuse, sewing, trashion, upcycle

Apartment Recycling When Your Apartment Doesn’t Recycle

Apartment Recycling When Your Apartment Doesn’t Recycle

By Becky Striepe on February 16, 2011

Apartment living definitely has its upsides. A smaller space means you use less energy to heat and cool, and it also means less square footage to clean. The downside to an apartment is that you don’t have a lot of control over certain aspects of your home. While curbside recycling is becoming the norm, many apartment buildings still don’t offer recycling pickup. Here are some tips to help you take charge of your apartment’s waste!

Category: Living, Recycling Services, Shopping+Services | Tags: apartment living, apartment recycling, recycle, recycling, reduce, waste, waste management

DIY: 3 Ways to Spread Green Love on Valentine’s Day

DIY: 3 Ways to Spread Green Love on Valentine’s Day

By Allison Leahy on February 8, 2011

Create your own conversation hearts, blend a berry smoothie to sustain your aphrodisiac appetite and one more suggestion to help you revel in the romance of Valentine’s day.

Category: Living | Tags: coconut, craft, DIY, free, heart, hugs, love, recycle, repurpose, reuse, smoothie, valentine, valentine's, valentines day

Spotted: Free Small Electronics Recycling

Spotted: Free Small Electronics Recycling

By Becky Striepe on January 17, 2011

In a time where your gadgets almost become outdated by the time you get them home, electronic waste (e-waste) is piling up in landfills. The problems with e-waste go beyond the actual bulk, though. All of those electronics have components made of toxic substances, like arsenic and mercury, that leach into groundwater and pollute the [...]

Category: Living, Recycling Services, Shopping+Services | Tags: e-cycling, e-waste, electronic waste, electronics, recycle, recycling, small electronics

Repurposing Old Neckties into New Quilts

Repurposing Old Neckties into New Quilts

By Timothy Hurst on January 3, 2011

If you’re one of those people that starts thinking about shopping for the following Christmas on December 26th, or you are looking for a unique birthday or Father’s Day present, this quilt made with neckties may be exactly what you are looking for.

Category: DIY, Home+Decor | Tags: bedding, clothes, clothing, craft, quilting, recycle, repurpose, sewing, t-shirt

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