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Category: Cool Green Stuff

Reduce, Reuse, Rewrap? Welcome the holidaze!

Ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of trash you accumulate during the holidays, particularly Christmas morning? My family and I have felt that way for years. In order to cut down we’ve come up with some ideas that can help without causing too much of an inconvenience. I’ve also listed some local organizations that are trying to help reduce waste during this time of year.

November 18th, 2010
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Local Reclaimed Furniture & Accessories

Sometimes one person’s waste is raw materials for another’s artwork. Check out these local finds – finished products that are helping divert from our traditional waste stream.

August 10th, 2010
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DIY Window Gardens

No yard? No lanai? You too can grow your own food! Check out how these New Yorkers are using recycled products to set up their own indoor gardens.

July 15th, 2010
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Useful & Reusable

Now and then people ask me what kind of ‘earth saving’ products I use in my own day to day. These three immediately come to mind because they’re hands down the coolest ones I have. Not only are they well designed, they’re extremely functional.

June 22nd, 2010
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