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Reclaimed Wood and Tin Frames for Wee Wallet Wednesday

1:27 am in Eco Friendly, Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

Handmade from reclaimed roofing tin and scrap plywood, these rustic frames are an awesome way to display photos, hold memos or notes. Margaret Taylor’s business of creating artful picture frames, mirrors, furniture, birdhouses, garden and wall art actually began as a hobby. Taylor gained experience and knowledge helping her father on house projects. She was inspired [...]

Cork Wine Rack System for Eco Trends Tuesday

1:20 am in Eco Trends Tuesday by Kristen Banker

Cork has been used ever since the Greeks and the Romans discovered it more than 1,000 years ago. It comes from an oak tree growing naturally throughout the Mediterranean region and offers humans still can’t reproduce. When it comes to cork, most people think wine stoppers and memo boards. But thousands more uses exist.It turns [...]

Repurposed Wood DEDO Frames and Interview with the Artist’s

4:51 am in Eco Products by Kristen Banker

Upcycled art is generally described as artwork that’s compiled of objects that have been discarded by others. There are tons of reclaimed art artists that use the vision of what art is to them, to create visually stunning recycled items. It takes a truly artistic mind to look at what many people would consider to [...]

Julia Failey Vine Bangle for Must Have Monday

2:17 am in Must Have Monday by Kristen Banker

The beauty in nature is always inspiring to Julia, and her love for wildlife and the great outdoors is apparent throughout her jewelry collections. Her grandmother, a fashion influence and model environmental philanthropist, opened her eyes to the beauty in small details. From a young age, Julia was exploring the outdoors, collecting rocks, minerals, bones, [...]

west elm Organic Cotton Bedding for Fabulous Favorites Friday

5:38 am in Fabulous Favorites Friday, Organic Bedding, Organic Duvet, West Elm by Kristen Banker

Bed could be the best place on earth. There’s nothing better than snuggling up with your loved one on a cold winter’s night, lounging in the sunlight on a lazy summer morning or catching some Zs after a tough week at work. Make these experiences even more better by dressing your bed in eco-friendly bedding. [...]

Looptworks Repurposed Apparel for Eco Threads Thursday

3:18 am in Eco Threads Thursday by Kristen Banker

Looptworks is a ground-breaking company that repurposes abandoned materials into meaningful, long-lasting and limited-edition clothing. By re-using the world’s pre-consumer excess, this U.S.-based business aims to rid the world of waste while inspiring a generation to reduce their impact on the planet. Looptworks has turned the way traditional apparel companies manufacture cool clothing inside out: Instead [...]

Looptworks Repurposed Apparel for Eco Threads Thursday

3:18 am in Eco Threads Thursday by Kristen Banker

Looptworks is a ground-breaking company that repurposes abandoned materials into meaningful, long-lasting and limited-edition clothing. By re-using the world’s pre-consumer excess, this U.S.-based business aims to rid the world of waste while inspiring a generation to reduce their impact on the planet. Looptworks has turned the way traditional apparel companies manufacture cool clothing inside out: Instead [...]

15 Crafts Using Recycled Materials

12:48 am in Green Tips by Kristen Banker

Before you throw away that old pair of jeans or toss your plastic bags, consider the amount of crafts you can make out of these recyclable materials. Recycling used materials for crafts is not only kind on your wallet, but also kind to the earth and turns household clutter into art. Here are 15 crafts [...]

Oots Eco-Friendly Lunchbox for Wee Wallet Wednesday

12:43 am in Wee Wallet Wednesday by Kristen Banker

Packing your lunch means not only saving money, but also saving the environment. Made from BPA-free and phthalate-free polypropylene and safety tested for lead, these Oots make great looking lunch boxes. The Lunch box comes in three different color combinations: Blue, Green and Orange. They are sold either without containers, or as a deluxe version, with [...]

The Cassette Tape Tie for Eco Trends Tuesday

1:23 am in Eco Trends Tuesday by Kristen Banker

These Sonic Fabric Neckties are a limited-edition project hand sewn by a very creative designer. Inspired by the organically activated sound of Buddhist prayer flags and sailboat tell-tails, artist Alyce Santors sought to create an everyday item with the same audible effect. Designer Julio Cesar adapts Santoro’s textile in this smart, everyday tie. The ties are [...]