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The Green Dorm: College Life Goes Eco

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Published August 1, 2009 at 2:14 pm No Comments

College students across the nation will be heading off to new dorm rooms next month – and many are packing eco-friendly essentials to make their living quarters greener.  From organic cotton sheets and bamboo storage to water filtration systems and biodegradable trash bags, today’s generation of college goers are doing their part to improve the
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Organic Bouquet: Sustainable Eco-Gifts

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Published July 13, 2009 at 2:58 pm No Comments

Flowers play an integral role in birthday surprises, setting the mood on Valentine’s Day, and expressing an undying love. Organic flowers and gifts allow eco-minded consumers to support their earth-friendly lifestyle by choosing gestures that place less harm on the environment.
Since 2001, Organic Bouquet has been delivering sustainably grown flowers to thousands upon thousands of
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RoboSteel: Transforming Scrap Metal into Amazing Works of Art

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Published July 7, 2009 at 4:03 am No Comments

We’ve seen recycled works of art before, but RoboSteel, located in Ireland, is creating some of the most amazing recycled art ever.
After having connected with RoboSteel on Twitter, I went to check out their masterpieces and was absolutely amazed.
RoboSteel uses recycled metal (mostly steel) to create a variety of sculptures, both small and enormous. Even
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Eco-Art Lends Sustainable Style with Recycled Metal

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Published June 26, 2009 at 12:32 pm No Comments

Scrap metal and discarded industrial waste take on creative new forms when artist Tim Pace gets his hands on them.  Pace’s Eco-Art brings new life to ordinary junk – and the results are stunning to say the least!
About the Artist

Tim Pace began his career in ‘found art’ in 1995 – designing a unique 3-foot tall
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VivaTerra – Living in Harmony with Nature

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Published June 23, 2009 at 11:09 am No Comments

Helping consumers live a healthy life and make the world a better place for future generations, VivaTerra (which translates into ‘living earth’) is dedicated to marketing products that promote a harmonious existence with nature. Supporting VivaTerra means embracing a company committed to delivering high-quality, organic, sustainable products that highlight eco-friendly materials, designs, and intent. Below,
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Environmental Artist John Dahlsen

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Published June 7, 2009 at 6:13 am No Comments

An appreciation for art is a commendable trait in any individual. Art in all forms is about expression, feelings, thoughts, and moods – and conveying those to others. Environmental art takes all of those things and combines it with a passion to be good to our Earth – and that is truly commendable.
John Dahlsen is
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5 Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Published May 7, 2009 at 1:14 pm 1 Comment

Moms are amazing, wonderful beings and although it’s a wise idea to honor Mom all year long, Mother’s Day presents a special chance for you to tell her just how much she means to you. It seems only fitting that Mother Nature should play a special part in Mother’s Day – and you can
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Creative Recycled Goods – An Art Form

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Published April 28, 2009 at 5:01 am No Comments

From dazzling jewelry to eye-catching household décor, an increasing number of artists, entrepreneurs, and other companies are producing some of the most resourcefully creative recycled and reclaimed goods. While all of the pieces mentioned below serve a purpose, it’s pretty hard to ignore their artistic value. Hopefully, if more people embrace the attitude of breathing
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Ting Creations

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Published April 18, 2009 at 2:20 pm No Comments

Who’s in the driver’s seat when it comes to eco-forward product ideas? Enter TING creations, a company that uses seatbelts to sculpt masterpieces in home décor and on-the-go fashion. With an assortment of colorful hammocks, luxury bags, and decorative pillows, TING turns one of the most common features of your car into sustainable products and
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Eco Know-How – 10 Earth-Friendly Projects You Can Make Yourself

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Published April 1, 2009 at 12:00 pm No Comments

DIY projects are fun and inexpensive – especially when they benefit the earth as well. This collection of DIY creations minimizes landfill waste by recycling ordinary household trash destined for the garbage. From plastic bags and old CD cases to your favorite t-shirt and last year’s curtains, you can rescue your trash and turn it
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