Got odd puzzle pieces laying around? Don’t toss them: here are 2 holiday craft ideas that upcycle these useless items into unique Christmas decorations.
Volunteers Upcycle Refugeesβ Life Vests into New Products, Temporary Shelters
Refugees from the Middle East and Africa leave a lot of trash behind. Volunteers in Greece have figured out ways to upcycle some of the most common items.
India Uses Plastic Waste In New Road Construction
Indian roads will have some plastic waste in them, as the country’s Supreme Court has ordered such recycling of this waste stream.
Three Entrepreneurs Who Are Cashing In On Ugly Produce And Other Food Waste
You probably wouldnβt guess there are big profits to be made in the food waste industry. But entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds are making a livelihood using food scraps to [ … ]
Brooklyn Chef Reuses Catering Leftovers to Open a Zero-Waste Restaurant
Brooklyn chef Pzemek Adolf added a 20-seat zero-waste restaurant to his catering company Saucy by Nature to make good use of unused food.
Whoβs Responsible For Reducing Food Waste? The United States Government Wants To Rescue More Food From The Trash
Like the United Nations, the United States’ EPA and Department of Agriculture has put forth a plan for reducing food waste by 50% by the year 2030.
Two Ways Brazilians Are Recycling Food Waste: From Rooftop Gardens To Murals
From a rooftop garden on a shopping to mall to murals painted with produce, Brazilians have found creative means for recycling food waste.
Design Students Create Fruit Leather Handbags, Car Upholstery From Discarded Fruits And Vegetables
Dutch design students have found a new use for discarded fruit & vegetables: durable fruit leather for handbags, accessories, and even car interiors.
Student-Led Organization Helps Peers Save Money On Dorm Decor While Reducing Waste
The Post-Landfill Action Network helps to reduce waste by promoting the use of “trash” as dorm decor and other forms of reuse.
Startup FoPo Food Powders Freeze Dries Nearly Expired Fruit, Hopes To Lessen Food Waste
Startup FoPo Food Powder addresses the issue of food waste by collecting nearly expired fruits, and freeze drying it into a powder with a long shelf life.
United Airlines Will Use Biofuel Made From Food And Animal Waste To Power Flights This Summer
United Airlines will start testing a biofuel made from food and farm waste on passenger flights this Summer.
Turn That Juice Pouch Box Into A DIY Picture Frame [Tutorial]
Once that juice pouch box empties out, turn it into a DIY picture frame. Here are the instructions…
The No-Sew Juice Pouch Wallet for Kids [Tutorial]
Don’t just toss those drink bags that the kids are running through. This juice pouch wallet is an easy DIY project for the whole family.