The Post-Landfill Action Network helps to reduce waste by promoting the use of “trash” as dorm decor and other forms of reuse.
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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.
How To Repurpose A Volkswagen Bus Into A Solar-Powered Vehicle
See how one electric vehicle tinkerer turned a 1966 Volkswagen Bus into a completely solar-powered vehicle.
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!
First Lego League Challenges Kids To Find Techie Solutions To Waste
The First Lego League is challenging teams of kids from around the world to figure out techie solutions to waste with its year-long Trash Trek event.
Is The Circular Economy Good For The Environment But Bad For Business?
The concept of the circular economy works great for the environment… but is it good for business? Here are some companies making it work for them.
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.
Turning Reclaimed Wood Into Design Studio Quality Furnishings: Artas Designs
Maine’s Artas Designs takes used materials like reclaimed wood, and turns them into design studio quality furnishings for a variety of commercial clients.
The Waste Biz: Recyclers Need To Focus On Worker Safety, Health
A new report reviews the health & safety records of recyclers, and shows that these companies have work to do on this front.
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.