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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 […]
- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura Review
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Federico Uribe Uses Reclaimed Electrical Cables to Create Vibrant Paintings
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Japanese Town Memorializes Miracle Pine Tree That Survived the 2011 Tsunami
It’s been two years since the deadly earthquake and tsunami ravaged Japan, destroying homes and triggering a nuclear disaster. Although the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and subsequent deluge killed thousands and leveled towns, there was one stark reminder of the planet’s resilience: an … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, carousel showcase, Conservation, earthquake, environmental destruction, forest, Japan, memorial, miracle pine, natural disaster, preservation, sculpture, tsunami
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Stephen Shaheen Fashions Stunning Furniture With Salvaged Onyx
Stephen Shaheen creates intriguing designs from discarded remnants of onyx left over from industrial stone fabrication. No stranger to upcycling, Shaheen uses these upcycled materials to create spectacular sculptural furnishings that resemble illuminated stacks in the form of a pyramid. … Continue reading
Carly Fischer Carefully Recreates Everyday Trash From Paper
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Li Hongbo Creates Amazing Flexible Sculptures from Stacks of Paper
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A Giant Yellow Giraffe Livens Up the Net Zero Giraffe Childcare Center in France
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Elise Morin’s Water Carrier Installation Draws Attention to Water Resources in Slovakia
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Jessica Drenk Carves Pencils Into Incredible Organic Shapes
The pencil is more than a writing implement – it’s a symbol of creativity and potential. Exploring the structural possibilities of graphite and wood, artist Jessica Drenk turns familiar old Ticonderogas into forms inspired by nature. Influenced by systems of … Continue reading
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Tagged carousel showcase, Eco-Inspiration, gallery, Graphite, jessica drenk, pencil, Recycled Materials, sculpture, ticonderoga, wood
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Alexander Korzer-Robinson’s Stunning Collages Reveal Images From Antique Books
Much like his contemporary Brian Dettmer’s work, Alexander Korzer Robinson continues the tradition of collage with his spectacularly detailed book sculptures. Working with preexisting material, he delicately removes layers of text to unearth the illustrations, charts, and diagrams in vintage … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander korzer-robinson, Brian Dettmer, gallery, narrative, Recycled Materials, sculpture, UK
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Jonathan Fuller’s Beautiful Sea Glass Mosaics Pay Tribute to the Power of the Ocean
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