We spent a day at home this week, shopping at small-town junk shops (funny how something we hated so much as a kid is now a favorite outing). These two signs stopped us in our tracks at one antique sh...
"It's the world's first sex toy recycling scheme!" We all know that we should be recycling our electronics instead of just throwing them in the trash. But this is potentially embarrassing territory...
Earlier today Abby gave us a recycling guides for five different cities. Here are five must-recycle items that are applicable no matter what state you're in:...
Friends naturally assume I'm an expert on all things green. It's not unusual for me to be asked when I'm hanging out at a friend's home Hey, is this recyclable? as they hold out a juice box or a wind...
The famous question “plastic or paper?” is almost null and void as many of us choose to bring our own shopping bags to the grocery store. But as conscientious as we are about toting our own sacks...
This weekend, while we were out shopping for some lighter spring clothes, we saw an interesting sign outside of the Gap. It said, essentially, "bring in any old piece of denim and we'll give you 30% o...
We have no problem recycling plastic and paper at our apartment, but because of management, we're unable to recycle glass here. The wine bottles and salsa jars have been piling up, as we can't bring o...
For the most part, we know what we can recycle and what we can't in our city. But every once in awhile there's something that makes us scratch our heads. Styrofoam? Tetra Paks? Luckily the LA Times is...
Ever wanted to know how to find cool reclaimed materials for a project? Or maybe you have some extra building supplies that you're looking to get rid of and Craigslist just won't cut it? Well look n...
We're looking for some advice for tackling our very first D-I-Y home projects. We haven't even moved in yet, but our next residence is already in need of some cosmetic and safety upgrades, including r...
Recycling is a good thing. But it does take a considerable amount of energy and resources. Throwing a wilted head of lettuce on your compost pile? That requires zero energy, zero resources (just minim...
Although we love books, we don't have the space to keep them. So what do we do when we've finished reading them? We usually try to pass them on to friends, and sometimes our local library accepts ...
If you've ever held an item in your hands that was headed for the trash can and thought to yourself&mdashIs there any way I can recycle this?—then this A-Z recycling guide from Real Simple will ...
Just imagine how many IKEA coffee tables could be kept our of the landfill if someone made them beautiful and functional again. That's sort of what Purpose Restoration is doing ... taking old, unloved...
Inspired by architectural forms and fragmented shapes, textile artist Eleanor Young recycles old or outdated furniture with conceptual, custom upholstery designs. ...
We just read that designated U-Haul facilities have implemented a Reuse Program. An area like the one above is set aside where customers can donate items they don't need when it comes time to move o...
When it comes to recycling, we've found you need one thing: intention. We had to get creative with a recycling station; with limited space (and a limited recycling program at our apartment complex), ...
Although this isn't yet a fully developed application for homes, it might become at some point in the future. We were really amazed at how this Japanese machine could turn discarded paper into toilet ...
What do you do when you're sorting waste and aren't sure whether that box or bottle is recyclable? Do you put it in the blue bin, figuring it'll all get sorted out at the recycling facility? According...
With all this rain in California we've been thinking a lot about rainwater catchment. After the rain hits your roof, where does it go? Ours goes down the drain, literally. We live in an apartment and ...
Check out this reader DIY we just received from Laura: I wish I could take credit for this idea, but it was my mothers. I recently bought my first home and at my apartment I had a behemoth craftsma...
San Francisco is already ahead of the game with its curbside compost pickup and 100% alternative fuel garbage truck fleet. Recology SF is the partner of the local garbage pickup and curbside recycli...
Coffee grounds are totally compostable and even those of us with black thumbs know that used coffee grounds are great for your plants. But is that their only use? Apparently not. Here are some oth...
In the mood for a closet cleanse in the New Year? There's something very therapeutic about clearing out the old and only keeping what you need and love. Check out our roundup of where and what to ...
Q: Do you know if you can recycle a mattress? What do people do with an old mattress in New York City? I am moving in with my boyfriend and I have a very old mattress/box spring I don't need/want. Th...
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