Published on November 13th, 2014 | by Important Media Cross-Post
J. Crew and Madewell's are collecting old blue jeans to turn into home insulation... and rewarding donors with a discount on a new pair... Read More →
Published on November 13th, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
Skipchen in Bristol, UK, is a pop-up cafe where the volunteers that run the operation dumpster dive for the daily fare & charge whatever people can pay... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
2 commentsNot sure if an item or materials should go in the recycling bin? Join our Twitter chat with Waste Management to learn more about recycling & recyclables... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2014 | by Stephen Hanley
Ohio State University is one of 88 schools participating in the Busch Systems Game Day Recycling Challenge, which keeps tailgating trash out of landfills... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
Chicago restaurant Sandwich Me finds a way to reuse, recycle, compost, or otherwise use all of the "waste" produced by its operations... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
1 commentSouthwest Airlines' Project LUV Seat not only upcycles waste leather into shoes & soccer balls, but also provides resources to social enterprises... Read More →
Published on November 7th, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
3 commentsFruitcycle makes its apple chips by gleaning leftover fruit from local orchards, ensuring this edible food doesn't go to waste... Read More →
Published on November 6th, 2014 | by Important Media Cross-Post
DIY home building isn't just green; it's can also be cheap. Check out this tiny house made largely from salvaged & recycled materials. Total cost: $... Read More →
Published on November 5th, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
1 commentTimberland, the footwear maker known for its corporate responsibility, has gotten into the tire business with a product line designed for recycling into shoes... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
A project in Brazil encourages citizens to upcycle sandwich board-style campaign signs into designer furniture... complete with instructions!... Read More →
Published on November 3rd, 2014 | by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
6 commentsIf you think you're household waste increases during the holidays, you're right: here are the numbers on our holidays wastes... Read More →
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