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Not sure what to do with that tin can once its contents have become part of your dinner? You could always recycle it, or maybe re-use it and add a little industrial chic to your living space.Not sure what to do with that tin can once its contents have become part of your... more
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Hollywood is known for its excess, but it appears that several film studios are reigning it in, at least where the environment is concerned. A recent report from the Solid Waste Task Force claims movie studios diverted 63% of their solid waste to recycling plants instead of landfills. This ‘solid waste’ is classified as things such as sets, and that 63% easily translates to 40.2 million pounds of waste. That’s a lot. It means Hollywood reduced enough emissions to equal the removal of 7, 315 cars from the road.Hollywood is known for its excess, but it appears that several film studios are... more
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Video report: McDonald's golden arches are going green, reports CNBC's Sharon Epperson.
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This man-made island floats on 100,000 recycled plastic bottles, has its own beaches and is capable of being moved and docked to any place your heart desires. Known as Spiral Island, this creation is the second of its kind. The original floated its beach-covered bamboo and plywood base on 250,000 plastic bottles. Over 50 feet in diameter, the first Spiral Island was equipped with a multistory home, solar oven, self-composting toilet, and the usual flora you might expect of a tropical isle. Sadly, the original Spiral Island was destroyed in a hurricane just a few years ago.This man-made island floats on 100,000 recycled plastic bottles, has its own beaches... more
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So Elsewhere reveals one of the most stylish travel bags to date... and they are all made out of recycled plastic. Check it out!So Elsewhere reveals one of the most stylish travel bags to date... and they are all... more
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Envirobank is planning to turn the vending model on its head with their reverse vending machines. These contraptions look similar to average vending machines, but they’re designed to accept, clean and crush recyclable materials. Individuals who recycle, say a plastic bottle, will receive coupons, cash credit or vouchers from the machine to be used at neighboring shops.Envirobank is planning to turn the vending model on its head with their reverse... more
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What does the future hold for the traditional billboard? There are so many ways for advertisers to reach people with today’s technology, haven’t they become practically obsolete? What’s more is that with each billboard that goes up there’s an increasing economic and environmental impact from the cost of transportation and recycling of old signage. One solution to the problem, as proposed by Front Architects, suggests transforming billboard structures into small homes that just so happen to be located in some really interesting placesWhat does the future hold for the traditional billboard? There are so many ways for... more
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Overwhelmed with the enormous task of recycling, I decided to created from materials that were in my kitchen instead of going my local art supply store. Because of the way I create with the materials they are not easily depicted, so I started making videos. When I would tell people that I was using trash as my medium, it was hard for them to understand and visualize. Only through my videos (however poorly produced and unedited) was I able to inspire others to reexamine materials that would otherwise go to the landfills or recycling plants.Overwhelmed with the enormous task of recycling, I decided to created from materials... more
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Upcycle an old wine bottle into an eclectic porch gas lamp for around $5...
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Greenpeace has had quite a bit of coverage of late on TreeHugger with their latest actions of climbing Mount Rushmore to put pressure on politicians regarding climate change, and climbing to the roof of HP to get the company to remove toxins from their products. We wondered whether some of their actions would have impact. Well, here is one campaign Greenpeace has been pushing that has resulted in positive change. Thanks to their Kleercut campaign against Kimberly-Clark - makers of Kleenex, Scott and Cottonelle brands - the company has resolved to get all of its wood fiber for tissue products from environmentally responsible sources.
Working with Greenpeace on a new set of supply chain standards, the company has enhanced the Endangered Forests and increased the use of both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified fiber and recycled fiber. By 2011, Kimberly-Clark will ensure that 40% of its North American tissue fiber is either recycled or FSC certified, and the larger goal is to get to 100%.
"We are committed to using environmentally responsible wood fiber and today's announcement enhances our industry-leading practices in this area," said Suhas Apte, Kimberly-Clark Vice President of Environment, Energy, Safety, Quality and Sustainability. "It is our belief that certified primary wood fiber and recycled fiber can both be used in an environmentally responsible way and can provide the product performance that customers and consumers expect from our well-known tissue brands. We commend Greenpeace for helping us develop more sustainable standards."
Congrats, Greenpeace, on a victory for forests. Considering the sheer amount of tissue products sold by Kimberly-Clark, this is a substantial improvement.Greenpeace has had quite a bit of coverage of late on TreeHugger with their latest... more
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Comprised of high-quality materials all around, the slides that are used in each unique bag have been gathered and grouped by all kinds of themes including regional collections, specific trips and world tours. Customers can also send in their own slides to have a personalized, customized one-of-a-kind bag created for them. Each slide is individually vacuum-sealed off-site to ensure an archival seal and shipped back for sale.Comprised of high-quality materials all around, the slides that are used in each... more
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"Henry Miller’s Theater, the first newly built Broadway house in more than 20 years — and the first so-called green theater on the Great White Way — has completed major construction and is set to open in September with Roundabout Theater Company’s revival of the musical “Bye Bye Birdie.”
The 1,055-seat theater, on 43rd Street between Avenue of the Americas and Broadway, was built on the site of a theater planned by the actor Henry Miller, which opened in 1918. Over the decades, the original theater fell into disrepair and was used as a movie house and a disco before Roundabout produced the musical “Cabaret” there in 1998, followed by a run of “Urinetown.”
“The first time I came inside the old theater, it was a porno palace,” said Douglas Durst, president of the Durst Organization, which with Bank of America rebuilt the theater alongside the bank’s new 55-story tower at One Bryant Park.
Recycled materials were used in the wall panels and baseboard; waterless urinals are used in the men’s washroom to reduce consumption of potable water; and local materials were used in the marble flooring and countertops, among other touches.""Henry Miller’s Theater, the first newly built Broadway house in more than 20 years... more
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My buddy and I have been a fan of Current for ages now and felt it was the perfect time to join the family. Especially with a video opportunity such as this.
Even though we are two guys, what we found compelling about ALMAY Pure Blends was the fact that a new generation product was available that was using an average of 44% recycled materials in the packaging; moreover, the product itself uses 95% natural ingredients including fruit and flower extracts. How can you go wrong?
We are Co-Creators of Roving Festival Writer (TheRFW.com), and this summer tour season, we're responsible for providing the backstage gift bags for musicians and festival organizers at music festivals like Bonnaroo and ROTHBURY. Concentrating on green and eco-friendly products and brands with our sponsor Rock 'n Renew, we found this to be something we wanted to explore. And we're glad we did!My buddy and I have been a fan of Current for ages now and felt it was the perfect... more
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Not sure what to do with all those shipping containers laying around the ship yard?
Build a house with them.Not sure what to do with all those shipping containers laying around the ship yard?... more
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As spokesperson for the Alliance Against Urban 4x4s, and a well-known Green Party figure, Siân has received wide coverage in national and international newspapers and has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, from Radio 4's Today programme to Richard and Judy. Her calm, cheerful and persuasive advocacy has stimulated a lively public debate about 4x4s, and has helped to raise the environment further up the public agenda.As spokesperson for the Alliance Against Urban 4x4s, and a well-known Green Party... more
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Electrolux unveils what it claims is the greenest vacuum cleaner yet.
The world's largest household appliances maker says its latest model is the first of its kind to be made from recycled materials.
Reuters reporter Darcy Lambton has more. Electrolux unveils what it claims is the greenest vacuum cleaner yet.
The world's... more
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The Seegers Family Edifice Venture is a documentary of a family that is turning an old church camp activities center into their future home. One of their goals is to show practical construction methods that will turn this building into an efficient green dwelling.
The History & Beginning is the first webisode of The Seegers Family Edifice Venture. In this episode you will meet the Seegers family, see us close on the building, learn its history and see the new roof go on. You’ll also get a tour of the building with an explanation of how they plan to renovate it.The Seegers Family Edifice Venture is a documentary of a family that is turning an old... more
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Michael Reynolds, an architect from New Mexico, has an upcoming doc on the Sundance Channel about some pretty cool sustainable living. Here he is on Colbert talking about his projects and showing off some pretty rad homes.
I don't own a home yet, but a little more research into this, I'll probably settle down in a good 'ol plastic bottle home in my native San Antone!Michael Reynolds, an architect from New Mexico, has an upcoming doc on the Sundance... more
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...with a plastic bag ban set for the city. London councils have approved a bill to encourage reusable bags and reduce waste...good thing for a city that currently uses 1.6 billion plastic bags per year. ...with a plastic bag ban set for the city. London councils have approved a bill to... more
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