Tag Archives: recycling

Fujitsu Limited of Tokyo is now reusing old materials in new ways. Fujitsu employs five recycling centers and collects, breaks down, and sorts PCs and other computer related products. You would think that recovered plastic from personal computers would be easily reused, however the properties of different plastics don't always jive. The solution, use more [...]

Your home is one of the best expressions of yourself. Not only can it reflect your style, but also the beliefs and values that drive you. By reusing old materials in new ways you can create a space that is not only eco-responsible, but is also uniquely you. Through upcycling, you can reduce waste and care for [...]

Imagine you have four children, and you do not have income on a regular basis. How would you feed and clothe your family? Where would you live? Poverty and low income is a dilemma across the world. R Kamala was one of the affected. It was her four children who were suffering. She had seasonal [...]

 
This blog was orginally posted on Earth Day Network on 5/1/12

By Leanna Reece
Hipcycle Scholar at Hipcycle.com

This is a guest blog from Hipcycle, a recent Earth Day exhibitor on the National Mall.
If you are reading this post, you are most likely already taking steps toward “greening” your lifestyle. Recycling has become easier than ever, with curbside recycling in many [...]

When you really stop and think about it, plastic is everywhere. In fact, if an item is man-made and you’re positive it isn’t made of metal, wood, paper, or glass, it’s very likely it’s made from plastic. A good chunk of these items are made from repurposed plastic, but plastic is still found in high [...]