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Reclaimed Apothecary Match Box Bottles

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Designer Jen Pearson's invention is so brilliant, I want to talk about these bottles to everybody and anybody who will listen/read. Here is an item that has been around forever. Two items. Apothecary jars and matches. Pearson simply etch the bottom of each bottle to create a strike-able surface. These are functional art pieces, if you ask me. I love, love, love these! Super creative design execution here. (via Jen Pearson)

Updated Jul 28, 2009

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Stencil Art on Reclaimed Medium

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This painting by artist Jeremiah Bal was stenciled on reclaimed store advertising banner... Those banners in grocery isles that get thrown away at the end of each month. Ingenious re-use of an expired product.

Updated Jul 25, 2009

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refab vintage chair

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How sad would it be if this chair had been a part of some landfill?

Updated Jul 21, 2009

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re-purposed salad bowl succulent gardens

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These are the infamous wooden salad bowls of the 90's that are now the infamous garage sale bowls of the 2009's. You know what I've noticed? They don't sell at the garage sales and then they get dumped.

Not these babies though. Given a fresh coat of water-resistant paint, they become beautiful vessels for mini container gardens. These hold drought-resistant succulents that are very easy-to-care for and easy on the water needs too, which is also very good.

Updated Jul 21, 2009

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refab candle holders

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These are not new... As a matter of fact, some are the oldies we so easily throw away now... Some of us, anyway.

These were given a bit of style-improvement in hopes they will be better-appreciated so they stay out of the garbage and out of landfills. Originally basic and boring, these were refabbed to orange-red, like the fire they will carry for years to come.

Updated Jul 21, 2009

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mason jar terrariums

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Reclaimed mason jars now hosts beautiful succulents that are not only heat-resistant but also drought-resistant too, making them extremely eco-friendly landscaping plants. Designed by Jen Pearson.

Updated Jul 21, 2009

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Mod Green Pod Organic Cotton Fabric

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Lately, I've been entertaining the idea of making my own curtains, pillows, etc. AND reupholstering trashed furniture with eco-friendly fabric.

I was delighted to find these eco-friendly options. The designs are limited, but I have a feeling they will grow and will add more to their collection. (via Inhabitat)

Updated Apr 1, 2009

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AeroGrow Indoor Countertop Garden

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Okay... So I love the idea of growing herbs in my kitchen, but it's kinda silly. You get enough for one meal at a time. So... Somebody needs to help me with my naive mind... Are people using these to grow pot, you think?

Why are they so popular?

Honestly, I want one to grow herbs for cooking.... But I've always been told I do things differently than others. What does that mean when it comes to this product? hmmmm.

Updated Mar 31, 2009

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Organic Cotton Spring Blossom Sateen Bedding

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Still not the most inexpensive in the market, but I'm just happy organic no longer means ugly... Seriously... Or over-the-top design. This is subtle and beautiful... Makes for a calming environment.

Updated Mar 31, 2009

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Keetsa eco-friendly mattress

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A friend of mine just recommended this mattress. I was blown away I didn't know about the sooner, considering the 'kewl' green factor with its manufacturing process and use of materials. I can't say it is great. I haven't used it. But I can say that they're trying to be great. Conscientious use of materials at conscientious price points... That is exactly what is needed in order to change how we use and waste.

The next mattress product I buy, you can bet it will be from Keetsa. (Okay, unless it becomes a poor experience, which I doubt.)

Updated Mar 31, 2009

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RePurposing

Updated Jul 28, 2009

What to do with unwanted stuff? Let's keep them out of the landfills and repurpose them!

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