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Scraps of Paper:: Junk Mail Notebook
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"I have a chronic adoration for paper. Yes, it's dead trees which is unfriendly to the environment. But when an artist takes pre-existing paper and binds it together to form little ditties like this...it's more acceptable to the tree huggers."
Rustic Elm Coffee Table
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"This coffee table looks so beautiful because the wood is really old and has tons of nooks and crannies but has a really pretty sheen to it. I love the details, from the old fashion joinery to a cool wax seal that must have been an accident. It used to be a daybed but was remade into a coffee table at some point."
Recycled Bottle Votive
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"These are beautiful and sustainable! Made from a repurposed beer bottle, and painted with a cool antique finish like mercury glass that looks amazing with a candle glowing through. You can put a tealight or votive candle inside and it has a wire hanger too."
Recycled Red Stripe Beer Bottle Drinking Glasses
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"These are so cheap, unique, and green! Made out of re-purposed beer bottles, these cups are strong and buying them would mean you are supporting a small artisan, which is way cooler than supporting Walmart."
Camellia — Trees
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"Hoping to grow pears or need a little shade? Purchase your tree from the Arbor Day Foundation store. The foundation uses money from sales to plant more trees. Isn't that great? You buy a tree. They plant more trees. It's a win-win. If you become an Arbor Day Foundation member you get ten free trees. One tree for you and nine to give as gifts."
Earth Day 2010: The Update Columbus, Ohio
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"It's been 40 years since the first Earth Day was celebrated in the United States. So, why does Earth Day continue to be so important? Odds are you get a cake every year to mark the anniversary of your birth. Well, the earth provides everything that sustains life and what does it get in return? Carbon emissions, landfills, and polluted streams? This year you can get involved in a hundred d..."
Powell's Books - The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
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"Think you know the difference between natural and organic? Think corporate farming and organic produce the same results? After reading this book I felt like I had just completed a college course. It's now listed among the top 20 most important books I've ever read... and it's (believe it or not) entertaining."
The Real Dirt on Farmer John: John Peterson
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"Want to do something really amazing this Earth Day? Watch this film, then share it with your friends. By far, one of the most impressive films I have ever seen in defense of the American Farm... and an unlikely protagonist."
Etsy: Decadence Bobby Pins by socharmed
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"For a finishing touch to an evening up-do, a bit of flair for a utilitarian blazer or even a bauble for your favorite fedora, these pins reconstructed from vintage finds bloom eternally sweet."
Target: Liberty of London for Target Billboard Bag
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"Target is about to unveil a bountiful collection of bloom-bestooned objets, from bicycles to gardening gloves to men's dress shirts. Catch this tote, featuring my particular ( and, unsurprisingly pink, favorite print which has actually been constructed from pieces of billboards once displayed in Times Square before it disappears from the virtual and physical shelves of the stores . . ."
The Haversack: Inner Tube Bag
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"Handmade in Seattle from used inner tubes collected from local bike shops and recycled seat belts. Perfect for lugging to work or class, this bag isn't as bulky as a backpack and sits comfortably against your hip. Waterproof exterior, nylon lining. Rubber tag on bag features the amount of recycled content."
Seeing Stars shell casing earrings by alizarine on Etsy
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"My husband is a gun-toting wacko. I like shiny things. For once, I find something he enjoys to be useful to me! :) These earrings are made of brass wire and awesome leverback earrings with stars, sparkly faceted beads and crystals and spent brass .22 shell casings."
Etsy: Dr Seuss Handbag book bag Purse by looking4lilly
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"Happy Birthday, Dr. #Seuss ! Celebrate #literacy, rhyming and punny fun with a bag-turned-book that proudly proclaims "I can read !" on the reverse. Fully lined and funner than fun."
GeekUnique:: Rock Dock Nintendo Controller iPod/iPhone
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"I really like this mix of old-school and new-school electronics. It appeals to my inner geek, I guess. We had a Nintendo system and I have an iPod now. This could be me! (it's not...i'm just sayin') Works with iPhones, iPods (not the shuffle, though)"
Himalayan Trading Post: Red Distressed Mercury Votive Tumblers - Set of Three
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"An artfully distressed trio of repurposed chai tea glasses for the lover of vintage, wabi sabi and mood lighting. Complete with metal "spoons" for lowering your own votive into the holder. Reusable and resplendent."
Purple Wool Wallet Song Bird by AUBIEJEANVINTAGE on Etsy
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"A simple clutch wallet would be all you need to carry around. No sense toting a giant bag this season. Keep it simple. Keep it classy. This one is vintage and re-purposed. Eco-friendly!"
Recycled paper bracelet
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"20% of this item's price will be donated directly to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Making a statement for ecological responsibility, Francis Oliveira designs a stunning bracelet. The cylinders are hand-made from recycled magazines, which give it the name "News." Beads complete the original design and it slips on over the wrist."
Potato Chip Coaster
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"The creators of these pieces wrap used, and cleaned, potato chip wrappers around dried grasses. They're able to create two looks - the inside of the wrapper makes elegant silver coasters, while the outside is colorful and fun."
handmadepretties:: Large Christmas Tree Recycled Sweater Skirt
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"It's green, as in recycled for your Christmas tree! I love how fun it is, each skirt is OOAK (one of a kind) made for old sweaters. Loverly. :)"
Recycled Amber Boylan Tumblersfrom Birch Beer and Rootbeer Bottles
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"Enjoy the classic look and rich color of these incredibly popular Amber Boylan birch beer and root beer tumblers. These bottles were rescued from NYC restaurants and kept out of landfills by transforming them into these one of a kind glasses."
Button necklace in browns cream and apricot with a by frankideas
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"Stunning button necklace, finished with four glass beads and a metal clasp. Can look either modern or classical depending on what you wear it with. This piece has so many details, people will always comment on it and you'll delight in wearing it. Included amongst the many colours and shapes is an aqua flower button and an elephant!"
Repurposed Anthropologie Catalog Envelopes and by teancake
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"Aside from the fact that I cannot fit into *most* of their clothing..Anthropologie is my favorite store (I look longingly at the beautiful clothes). Love, love, love their jewelry and housewares. I also get their catalog, what seems like, every week. This is neat idea and eco-friendly too. 5 envelopes with notecards. Moisten to seal."
Real vintage painting short Ruffled skirt with petticoat by malam
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"One of a kind, handmade lovely ruffled skirt made from a vintage painting on a piece of fabric. (a real painting, not a print of a painting) and vintage lace. Handwashable. Fully lined in offwhite, trimmed with new lace. Fastens with a zip."
Tall Draper's Cabinet
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"The antique originals kept tabs on an upholsterer's accoutrements; now they offer pride of place to treasures whimsical or sophisticated, books, drinkware, the goods of a good life. The handcrafted plantation-grown hardwood is painted black without, red within, rubbed to a suitably vintagey finish. Each cubby numbered, housed within antique brass cardholders."
designsmayamade:: large wip bucket
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"Hehe, this is awesome. I came to use the words 'work in progress' (shortened to WIP) when I started crafting and selling on Etsy. This bucket is such a great idea. A stylish way to hold all the bits of projects in the works. Made from sturdy burlap. WANT!"
All About ME Recycled Magnetic LOCKET SET By Polarity by polarity on Etsy
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"As the artist says ... sometimes it needs to be all about us! This is one of the coolest ideas I've seen for necklaces, period, but to make it even cooler it's recycled! And it's all about *you*."
Dryer Pillow Sheets SET of THREE by zJayne on Etsy
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"Reusable dryer sheets are fantastic - they last so long, and are refillable once the goodness has lost its scent. These great dryer pillow sheets are also made of 100% recycled t-shirts."
Dragonfly Wing Ring by JesseDanger on Etsy
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"Modeled after a dragonfly's wings, this ring is cast from an original design in 100% recycled Argentium silver and hand-finished with a brushed texture. This ring is bold yet elegant, and will accentuate any outfit or occasion. Custom made to fit your size!"
What's Your Poison Necklace
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"Genuine beach glass - totally earth friendly - and so deliciously smile-inducing. What's your poison, indeed? Gotta love how cool the green beach glass works with this, and the quality of SeaFindDesigns work is always top-rate."
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