This week, Re-nest readers were busy learning how to fix a slow-draining sink (and sharing their own solutions), admiring bamboo cat furniture, and debating the best way to drink coffee.
All these ...
We were on a jog in a Connecticut state park when we came across these. Hey, when nature calls... ...
On Thursday, California took a big step towards energy independence. A new policy means that windmills and solar panels are going to be a much more common sight in California......
Got some old or broken computers, lawnmowers, or unused paint lying around? Well, mark your calendars and round up your household hazardous waste! Once again, this Saturday, the City of Chicago is off...
In case you hadn't noticed, the ad war between Apple and Microsoft is on. Not that we really care -- but something did catch our eye last night as we watched the new and interminable "I'm a PC" comm...
Here in Carrboro, NC, we have lots of creative and artistic folks around that aren't afraid to experiment with alternative building products. Check out these two unique fences....
Here's a roundup of our favorite Scavenger finds from across the AT city sites. What's our No.1 item today? This pair of Wassily Chairs in Chicago. Pricey but handsome.
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We're sure these things are no new, earth-shattering product, but we stopped in our tracks while we were window-shopping yesterday. What a great idea for rehabilitating an old lampshade!...
Here are a few things that recently caught our eye while surfing the net: an interview with the author of Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future, a desk that folds up and fit...
Our most recent REI impulse purchase: this pair of Patagonia shoes. But this morning, the box became more interesting than the shoes — we feel like a kid at Christmas....
We love browsing through DIY projects over at Design*Sponge. We're always inspired to craft something out of the random stuff we have stashed in our junk drawer -- even though we rarely do it.
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Minouette found this TULLSTA Chair on the street. Even though it was filthy and had been clawed by a cat, she saw the potential. Jump below for a look at the transformation...
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Don't fret or call PETA on us...we're not asking you to put Scruffy in the dishwasher to scrub out those caked on stains (though plenty of pets like to clean our leftovers clean when we're not looking...
A 2008 report by the Urban Land Institute includes information from several studies that predict, among other trends, a significant decrease in the demand for McMansions by 2025. The report is part ...
We have a guilty confession to make: we have not yet fully completed our transition away from paper towels. We still use them, albeit as a last resort for spills and particularly terrible tasks, lik...
We've been working from home a lot more than we used to, so we're becoming more and more interested in ways to green our working situation. From going paperless, to picking an office chair that's ea...
One of the things we've come to love about living in a small apartment and its lack of closet space is the seasonal rotation of our clothes. When the leaves start to change, we bid adieu to our summer...
Feeling the need for a bit of inspiration? Head over to Superuse, "where recycling meets design," for a strong dose of creative reuse....
Quick, get the emergency stool! Phew, I'm seated now... With only seconds to spare!!!
Designed by d.e. Sellers, the Emergency Stool is a laser-cut piece of Baltic Birch plywood that can be displayed f...
Here are our favorite Scavenger finds today across the AT city sites. This Danish chair in San Francisco tops our list.
All the links after the jump.
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By this point we've all hear of FreeCycle, the free section of Craigslist and even controversial "leave it on the curb"-cycling. Here are a few others ideas in case you're stuck!...
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Growing up, we were taught that everything can have more than one purpose. One man's trash is another's treasure, some would say; we like to think we just concentrated on the "reuse" part of reduce-re...
There are two types of salvaged wood furniture: the kind that looks salvaged and the kind that doesn't.
Depending on your taste and design aesthetic, either can work. We think these fall squarely i...
Have you seen this gizmo? It's a miniature hydroponic garden—and a very attractive one at that. Despite our love of anything that promises to improve our feeble gardening skills, we've got one...
We know Escapes Month is over -- but we're still curious: Would you be interested in escaping to one of these Hermit Cabins? They're built with the wood of abandoned Swedish barns.
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A tribute to water. Designed in Montreal, Aquaovo's Ovopur uses age-old principals to clean and restore tap water to crystal clear quality in the greenest possible way......
We're really pleased that San Francisco's been trying so hard to promote responsible disposal of hazardous wastes, batteries, and electronic devices. The other day, we received a handy brochure in the...
Builder Brad Kittel makes these Texas "Tiny Houses" from 95% recycled materials. The only new elements of the home are electric systems, plumbing, and insulation. Unlike modern prefab mini-homes, ea...
Ask several of the staff which vacuum we recommend and you'll undoubtedly hear the brand Miele. Both myself and Aaron over at ATNY have gushed about the tested and proven performance of the Miele vacs...
Worldwide Darkness doesn't seem to be getting the press that Earth Hour got earlier this year -- but that doesn't mean we aren't going to participate....
We love giving books as presents, especially when it comes to kids. This one, which uses recyclables and household trash to craft projects, is so cute it may just bring out the inner child in you.
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What's the most green container for a cup of coffee? According to Slate's Green Lantern column, the answer is not as simple as you might expect....
Teenage inventor, Peter Ash, has designed a way to put his pet hamster to good use - by attaching his hamster's wheel to a generator he is able to charge his cell phone off the grid.
"I thought the w...
When we talk about disliking carpet, which is often, we always like to offer a caveat: Sometimes carpet is a good flooring choice.
For instance, if you have young children, carpet is usually perfec...
Most folks are aware of the benefits of planting more trees: carbon sequestering, erosion control, oxygen production, natural shade (save on A/C), privacy, noise control, wind block - the list goes on...
After a few months of testing and tweaking, we are proud to announce the launch of our new, separate Boston and DC sites over at Apartment Therapy! Please click on over and say hello to:
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Here are a few interesting things we noticed happening in the green blogosphere today -- an argument against prefab from an unexpected source, organic frozen yogurt for dogs (we kid you not), green ...
We've always been big fans of the staycation, even before news anchors rolled out that term earlier this year. And now that we've got a dog as a part of our little fam, we like to include her in the f...
As many people have pointed out this month (which, in case you haven't noticed, is Pet Month), cats are naturally contrary. Buy a cat a bed and chances are he'll never sleep anywhere near it. But, f...
Sam writes:
I will be traveling a lot for work in the coming months. I have come across only one earth friendly luggage set, from eco-traveler. It's great - made from hemp and cotton, and PVC free...
We have trouble effectively monitoring our energy usage. We never know how much we've used until we get the bill at the end of the month from our landlords -- then we compare it to previous bills. B...
In an age where a digital camera's megapixel count keep climbing, the power demands of these devices keeps getting more significant. If you take a lot of photographs and are worried about the environm...
Every so often we debate trading up from our dog's neutral-colored donut bed (yawn), but it wasn't until we saw Harry Barker's Hemp Striped Dog Bed that we seriously moved "dog bed" up further on our ...
We like the simple yet colorful design of these bamboo bowls from Greater Goods. The bowls come in 15 different colors and four different sizes: 11 inch low, 11.5 inch, 6 inch and 4 inch. Each bowl ...
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We spend a lot of time dreaming of owning a dog. Hours go by looking online at those available for adoption; afternoons are spent lurking by the dog run. It's even gotten to the point where we make up...
There are 914 miles of alleys in Los Angeles—and most sit unused. A team of planners at USC is working to change that with a pilot program to turn them into parks....
We recently saw this chair at an art gallery and it’s one of the coolest uses of recycled plastics we’ve seen in furniture. The RD Legs Limited Edition chair is the latest of Cohda’s designs, an...
If you don't want an unsightly cat bed sitting out in the middle of your living room, why not put it in your closet? We know our cats would probably like it better that way anyhow! ...
Parasoleil is the product name for these beautiful, green-certified copper panels used in anything from shade canopies to privacy fences. According to EB Art's Web site, "It's about design. It's about...
"FSC-Certified."
The phrase is thrown around quite a lot in the green building and green product worlds. A piece of furniture made from FSC-certified wood is greener than one made from traditionall...
In a couple of years, those gas-guzzling lawn mowers will be a thing of the past, and the new breed will be 35% more environmentally friendly.
That's because earlier this month, the Environmental Pro...
Jonathan likes the environmentally-friendly dish soap he purchased at Costco, and we have mostly good things to say about the gigantic jug of laundry detergent we picked up there a few weeks ago....
If you've been toying with the idea of switching to a more efficient induction cooktop, you might want to give the technology a try before dropping a few grand on a new appliance. While it's not chea...
Yep, even Martha's getting in on the green movement. And it makes sense doesn't it? She's proved herself to be pretty resourceful over the years -- and being resourceful is half the battle towards b...
Meri Von Rentel is a Paris-based Finnish designer whose Nonjetable furniture for kids (and adults) has a simple philosophy: high-quality, eco-friendly, long-lasting hand-finished furniture with a mini...
If we ever needed a reminder that our food comes from a farm, it arrived last week, falling out of a bunch of beets we brought home from our CSA...
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We received a tip about a young eco-friendly cleaning service that works in New York City and The Hamptons — Blossom Cleaning Company started earlier this year and has a commitment to using non-...
We've had a fascination with the Dutch Bakfiets ("bike with the box") for awhile, yet it seemed more like a European fantasy than a practical, affordable mode of transport. But in progressive, bike...
If you can't tell from this dark, grainy photo, we snapped this cellphone pic in a bathroom at a bar we checked out over the weekend.
It instantly made us nostalgic for old mix tapes. Remember those...
You've been hearing it from us for a while now: smaller is necessarily greener. Despite the trend for larger and larger homes, we've found perfectly happy people living in tiny houses by the Tumblewe...
One of the downsides of having pets is the fleas that can sometimes come with them. They can be a pain to get rid of, but synthetic-chemical flea treatments can lead to poisoning, kidney failure and c...
Do you wish your city had more parks and less parking? Or, at least, just more parks?
Even if you don't, you still might want to get involved with National Park(ing) Day, simply because it looks li...
This kitchen concept, designed by Nojae Park for the annual Electrolux Design Lab Competition, would be a great addition for a tiny house like the Weehouse or DWR's Kithaus....
We know just last week we touted the whole "buy less" idea.... but we were seriously tempted to purchase some of this product line over the weekend. ...
We love dogs; but, because our apartment is pretty small and we have no yard to speak of, we don't actually have one. It is a constant source of sorrow (seriously).
So, you might ask, how can we p...
It was the interactive diagram of a house that hooked us... what's that orange dot lurking in the bathroom? Sodium dicholoroisocyanurate, of course......
Do you believe that keeping your home organized is part of keeping your home green?
If you do, you'll like this ......
Since our animals can't talk to us using specific language, we often rely on what looks comfortable to us when choosing a pet bed. Provided your animal actually uses the bed, this makes a certain de...
This bottle has been all the buz on the world wide webbings. BPA free and very reusable, the idea is that it is a high end replacemant for all those water bottles we go through in a day (yeah- the on...
François Royer began making his Stanker line of side tables by transforming recycled oil barrels (see results after the jump) in his Paris basement five years ago. Now based near Montpelier in the so...
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