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Posts tagged “glass”

Smart Energy Glass Collects Energy While Keeping things Bright

Windows are any home's best friend. Natural light not only makes interiors look better, but it's easy on the eyes as well. Problem is, windows aren't the best at regulating a home's temperature. What...

DIY Bubble Chandeliers by Jean Pelle
ReadyMade Magazine

These lightweight chandeliers are created by tying together hand-blown glass balls with cables and cotton twine. Originally designed by Jean Pelle for ReadyMade Magazine, it's a beautiful design you...

Roundup: Our Favorite Mosaics

We love mosaics for two reasons. From a design standpoint, they make a stunning visual impact with the use of patterns and pieces. From a green living point of view, though, mosaics make use of smal...

Second Glass: Auto Windshields Zoom Into New Life

A few years ago we accompanied our mechanic on a trip to an auto graveyard — row upon endless row of old cars scavenged for their parts, with more cars on flatbeds waiting to be squeezed in be...

Green Gifts: Glasses Made from Salvaged Beer Bottles

This weekend we got a totally unique housewarming gift – tumblers made from salvaged beer bottles. The glasses come from Etsy sellers ReusefulObjects who salvages used bottles such as wine, beer & j...

How To: Clean Glue or Tape Residue from Glass

We saved these kombucha tea bottles because we love their shape and thought they'd be great for vases or bathroom storage. The only problem was that they were covered from top to bottom in a very st...

Bedside Water Bottle and Glass from Gaiam

Beautifully imperfect. Gaiam's Bedside Water Bottle and Glass are handblown of recycled glass by artisans in Colombia. Besides being sturdy and practical -- the glass doubles as a lid -- you can r...