Closing the Poop Loop: DIY Humanure Toilet

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

When you’re going green you can’t be afraid to talk a little trash or to talk sh!t, so lets get to it. The conventional toilet is not very environmentally friendly. New low flow toilets, dual flush toilets and grey water systems can help reduce water waste but there’s another kind of waste happening when you [...]

Newbury Film Series Launches “Waste?” Documentaries

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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A non-profit from Boston, the Newbury Film Series, launched a series of documentaries this Earth Day. The series is comprised of web vignettes profiling people who derive innovation from excess, who are redefining what we consider waste – recyclers, architects, musicians, retailers, and artists.
“When we started this project, we knew it would be interesting – [...]

Improving Sanitation with the Peepoo Bag

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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When I first saw the Peepoo bag I thought it was a joke, but after reading about it I realized it’s quite a novel idea. Basically it’s a plastic bag to go to the bathroom in, which is why I thought it was a joke, but this simple little bag employs some sophisticated sustainable solutions [...]

Turning Coconuts Into Car Parts?

Posted on January 9, 2009 by John Platt .

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Researchers at Baylor University are have come up with a method to turn coconut husks — which would otherwise become waste — into car parts. Talk about your new-car smell!
The outer husks (which you normally don’t see in the grocery store) have been blended with polypropylene fibers, then hot-pressed to become car parts that are [...]

Buzzispace Eco Alternative Office Environments

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Buzzispace creates office cubes, dividers, lights, and screens using PET waste felt. Available in multiple colors, the Buzzispace line is acoustically emgineered and is a great alternative to the tradition modular office products.

WASTE Recycled Car Upholstery Bean Bag Furniture

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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WASTE is a company based out of Barcelona Spain that uses the waste upholstery from automobiles as the main ingredient for their line of beanbag furniture. “Ideally, no waste would be produced, but as it is, we are committed to transforming the reality of waste into something positive.” Each bean bag is unique (depending on [...]

Even Mother Nature Hates Bills

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Ah yes, the kind of mail that makes me cringe more than junk mail… bills. While we still have to pay em there is a way to keep them out of your mail box and save a tree or two, which is nice. Go electric… receive and pay your bills online. The Pay It [...]