Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Category Archives: upcycled
H&M Collaborates with Leading Design School to Launch Upcycled Charity Collection
H&M teams up with fashion students at Beckmans School of Design in Sweden to launch a one-of-a-kind upcycled collection that will be auctioned off to benefit UNICEF. For the first time ever, H&M has teamed up with Beckmans School of … Continue reading
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Federico Uribe Uses Reclaimed Electrical Cables to Create Vibrant Paintings
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Spread Some SuperLove This Valentine’s Day with Cashmere Eco Panties!
SuperLove Cashmere Panties are handmade in Los Angeles out of upcycled cashmere sweaters. Cashmere is a deluxe fiber that acts as second skin, making these panties “like a hug for your bum,” as designer Theresa Roth says. What’s the most … Continue reading
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Upcycled Decor: DIY Stained Mason Jars
Upcycled home decor using stained Mason can be a rewarding DIY project. Stained Mason jars are super hip in DIY home decor right now, but finding the vintage ones can be really tricky, and when you do find them, they’re … Continue reading
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6 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Alternatives
Fabric Gift Wrap Image via mah_japan/Flickr Fabric is the perfect reuseable material for wrapping presents because it comes in lots of colors and patterns just like wrapping paper. In Japan, fabric wrapping is so prevalent, it’s become an art form. … Continue reading
DIY: 10 Amazing Homemade Terrariums That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts!
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DIY: 10 Amazing Homemade Terrariums That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts!
1. Ornament Terrarium Spruce up boring glass ornaments by turning them into terrariums. You can use any clear glass ornament that has a removable hanger. We suggest repurposing an old ornament, or finding on at your local thrift store, … Continue reading
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Lampada Recycles Soiled Coffee Filters Into Artistic Light Fixtures
Are you grumpy until you get your coffee? Love the smell of a fresh pot of Joe? If the world’s most popular caffeinated beverage gets your heart pumping in more ways than one, these beautiful upcycled light fixtures from Lampada should … Continue reading
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Tagged Coffee Filter Lamp, coffee filters, Etsy, green Interiors, Green Lighting, Green Products, handmade, lampada, light fixture, pendant lamp, Recycled Materials, upcycled
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Lampada Recycles Soiled Coffee Filters Into Artistic Light Fixtures
Are you grumpy until you get your coffee? Love the smell of a fresh pot of Joe? If the world’s most popular caffeinated beverage gets your heart pumping in more ways than one, these beautiful upcycled light fixtures from Lampada should … Continue reading
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Tagged Coffee Filter Lamp, coffee filters, Etsy, green Interiors, Green Lighting, Green Products, handmade, lampada, light fixture, pendant lamp, Recycled Materials, upcycled
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Dejana Kabiljo’s “Occupy!” Chair is Upcycled From Old Army Mattress Springs
DesignJunction 2012 just kicked off at the London Design Festival and already there are tons of crazy-cool designs to sift through. Take this Occupy! Chair created by Dejana Kabiljo, a Vienna-based artist who likes to mix a little fetish into her artistic exploration of … Continue reading
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