Artist Mbongeni Buthelezi Creates Portraits from Plastic Waste
3:05am By Mary Mazzoni
Photo: Mbongeni-Buthelezi.com At first glance, these stunning portraits from South African artist…Natural Alternative to Plastic Wrap Creates a Buzz
3:00am By Paula Felps
Bee’s Wrap provides an all-natural alternative to plastic wrap or aluminum foil for safer food…How to Recycle an Outgrown Child Car Seat
3:00am By Donna DeForbes
Car seats need to be upgraded several times as your child grows. Photo: Flickr/Bradley Gordon…‘American Wasteland’ Author Jonathan Bloom Talks Food Waste
Wed 3:30am By Mary Mazzoni
Photo used in American Wasteland book cover, courtesy of Jonathan Bloom About 40 percent of all…Cornell Researchers Use Waste Heat to Keep Cows Cool
Wed 1:07am By Mary Mazzoni
Graduate student Kristy Perano takes data on a cow’s level of heat stress. Photo: Lindsay…Recycle Denim Through Jan. 31 and Help Insulate Homes
Wed 1:02am By Kathryn Sukalich
Now through Jan. 31, if you drop off your old denim at a Fresh Produce store, you’ll receive a…The Dark Side of Community Gardens
Jan 14, 2014, 3:05 am By Megan Malone
Is the kid in the next plot over plotting against you? Photo: Shutterstock When you think of a…Lighten Your Footprint with Shoes Made from Recycled Cork
Jan 14, 2014, 3:00 am By Maria Carter
Used wine corks are transformed into hip shoes for men and women. Photo: ReCORK Boots, ballet flats…U.N. Study: Worldwide E-Waste Expected to Grow by a Third
Jan 14, 2014, 1:01 am By Mary Mazzoni
Electronics waste worldwide is rapidly growing. Photo: Flickr/Mosman Council End-of-life electronics…Samsung Creates a Cardboard Printer
Jan 13, 2014, 3:00 am By Paula Felps
Samsung’s Origami printer can be completely recycled when it reaches the end of its usefulness.…Turning Empty Bottles into Artistic Cheese Trays and More
Jan 13, 2014, 1:02 am By Paula Felps
Tim Gottschalk of Bottle Crafters makes glassware out of empty wine and liquor bottles. Photo:…L.A. Company Gives E-Waste and Ex-Inmates a Second Chance
Jan 13, 2014, 1:01 am By Mary Mazzoni
Isidore Electronics Recycling provides job opportunities for previously incarcerated Angelenos.…Eco-Friendly Hair Dyes You Can Buy or Make Yourself
Jan 10, 2014, 3:00 am By Mary Mazzoni
Most hair dyes contain harsh chemical ingredients that may be harmful to you and the environment.…Best Cleaning Products for Thrift Store Finds
Jan 10, 2014, 1:02 am By Megan Malone
It only takes a few simple cleaning products to make those thrift store finds as good as new. Photo:…Green Label Guide: What Is EcoLogo?
Jan 10, 2014, 1:01 am By Mary Mazzoni
The EcoLogo label helps manufacturers and consumers easily identify environmentally preferred…Haute Trash Transforms Garbage into Fashion
Jan 8, 2014, 11:00 am By Angela Cabotaje
“Trashing Alexander McQueen” designed by Elvira Mental Werks (Shaun Muscolo). Made from Mylar…Today’s Game-Day Water Bottle, Tomorrow’s Game-Day T-Shirt
Jan 8, 2014, 7:57 am By Paula Felps
Renew Merchandise makes fibers from recycled plastic bottles — then turns those fibers into…Would You Live on a Plastic Island?
Jan 8, 2014, 7:57 am By Paula Felps
Plastic debris in waterways is often mistaken for food by aquatic life. Photo:…Which Way Should Solar Panels Point?
Jan 8, 2014, 1:02 am By Paula Felps
Solar panels are becoming more affordable and therefore more popular for homeowners. Photo:…The Deathly Effects of E-Waste
Jan 8, 2014, 1:01 am By Megan Malone
Trashing our old electronics could be putting millions of people at risk. Photo: Shutterstock Many…
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