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Seaweed farmsOne seaweed farm may produce enough biofuel to supply 30% of Japan's fuel consumption. More on Seaweed farms.
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Heat PumpsAn incredibly efficient and technically elegant solution to heating and cooling. More on Heat Pumps.
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by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World
...is the limit. For inspiration and hope, check out these slide shows of Upcycled Art, Upcycled Furniture and Shipping Container Buildings.
Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!
architecture, art, furniture, upcycling by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World
Well, that's what these items being upcycled by Recycle LACMA, a project of Los Angeles-based artist Robert Fontenot, were until the LA County Museum of Art decided to deaccession them. In Robert's hands a skirt becomes a museum quality child's tent and hand embroidered Turkish linen becomes a stylish and serviceable laundry hamper. I can't wait to see what he makes next!
Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!
green artists, textile art, upcycling by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World
How about turning an old armoire into a super cool computer station? Or a suitcase into a cat bed? Maybe an old speaker box into a coffee table (complete with popcorn bowl)? It really is time to clean out the garage...
Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!
DIY, crafts, furniture, repurposing, upcycling by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World
And we're not just talkin CFL bulbs, folks! Hop on over to engadget and take a look at these unique and trendy Art Deco Styled lams made from repurposed ink cartridges.
Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!
Lighting, cfl bulbs, lamps, printer cartridges, repurposing, upcycling by Terese Hartjoy @ Thorne's World
...by FabMo, a Palo Alto California charitable organization.
Check out Indie Crafts Gossip for the full story and scads of unusual green crafting ideas!
Remember folks, keep it green with Simply Green!
charity, fabric recycling, textiles, upcycling
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