The Post-Landfill Action Network helps to reduce waste by promoting the use of “trash” as dorm decor and other forms of reuse.
Category: Living
Spanish Basques Share Leftovers With The “Little Free Fridge”
The “Solidarity Fridge’ in Galdakao, Spain, provides storage space for sharing leftovers from homes and restaurants in the area.
How To Reuse The LCD Screen From That Old Laptop [Video]
Got an old laptop laying around? Before you finally get it to the recyclers, consider taking out the LCD screen and making a cheap monitor or television.
Easy Upcycling: Turn A Plastic Bottle Into A Cellphone Charging Cradle
Got a plastic bottle in the recycling bin? Than you’ve got the main thing you need for this DIY cellphone charging cradle – check out our tutorial.
How To Reuse Plastic Bottles: 13 Plans And Ideas
Sure, you can recycle them, but why reuse plastic bottles to make things you can use around the house: from planters of all kinds to furniture and boats!
5 Steps To Going Paperless When You Aren’t Used To Digital
When you spent your whole life thinking of books, mail, and news in terms of paper, going paperless can be difficult. Here are some tips.
Cool Pools Made From Reused Materials
The designers of these cool pools reused shipping containers and dumpsters for unique take on the above ground swimming pool.
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…
Easy Upcycling: How To Update A Mirror And Frame With A Can Of Spray Paint
Got a perfectly good mirror and frame… that’s really ugly? Don’t trash it: get a can of spray paint, and turn it into modern decor.
Freezing Food: The Least Cool (But Most Accessible) Form Of Preservation [Infographic]
Freezing food may not be as trendy as fermentation or canning, but it’s definitely more accessible. Here’s how to freeze items you may not have considered.
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.
How To Recycle Plastic Bottles Into A Floating Private Island [Video]
Off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, architect Richart Sowa has figured out how to recycle plastic bottles and other cast-offs into his own private island.
4 Ways Retirees Can Reduce Waste At Home
Figuring out how to reduce waste can reduce your retirement’s impact on the environment, and save you money in the process. Here are four tips.