The Secret Life Of Cell Phones

Cell phone companies need to make it easier to recycle the cell phones they manufacture. Many consumers would like to do the right thing, if they only knew how.

Watch this video to learn about the life and death of cell phones.

Remember you can drop off electronics at your local Goodwill for free. They will e-cycle it responsibly or you can try to get some bucks for them from Gazelle.

source ecoscraps

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Breakin’ It Down: Resin Identification Code

The SPI resin identification coding system is a set of symbols placed on plastics to identify the polymer type. It was developed by the Society of the Plastics Indsutry (SPI) in 1988, and used internationally.

Most plastics can be recycled, but they have to be separated into their different polymertypes. Because of the difficulty and expense of sorting, collecting, cleaning and reprocessing, at the moment it is only economically viable to recycle PETE and HDPE. Thermosplastics can be remelted, but thermosetting plastics can only be crushed and used as insulation.

The symbols used in the code consist of arrows that cycle clockwise to form a rounded triangle and enclosing a number, often with an acronym representing the plastic below the triangle. When the number is omitted, the symbol is known as the universal Recycling Symbol, indicating generic recyclable materials.

Click here for a breakdown of the 7 types of plastic packaging, what they’re used for and if they’re recyclable.

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Forte Animal Rescue Yard Sale June 13

Forte Animal Rescue is holding a Yard Sale on June 13th! 100% of revenue will go straight to the care of the animals because Forte Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, and not a single person is on payroll!

Nice to see they got so many donations that they aren’t accepting anymore.

Here’s is the detail on the Yard Sale: http://www.FARescue.org/YardSale

Source Veggyworld- thanks Karen!

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Tap The Bottle And Twist The Cap

Yoav Kotik is a jewelry designer who refuses to toe the line. He regards the taking of everyday raw materials and their molding into an item of artistic value as a challenge.

Kotik explains: “Gold and diamonds have their own intrinsic value as raw materials. But metal bottle caps, which are basically transparent and common, offer infinite possibilities to design beautiful jewelry.”

Source Highsnobette

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Eco-LogicalART

Eco-LogicalART is a non-profit sister company to Peter Schulberg’s personal recovered element studio, the DejaDesign Gallery. Both entities share his conviction that beautiful objects surround us and only need to be re-envisioned.

With Eco-LogicalART Schulberg takes his theory of creative recovery to ground braking—or rather ground liberating new heights. The gallery’s fine art line features original art painted on recycled billboard vinyl. Tossed into landfills by the ton weekly, this heavy, ink impregnated material is an environmental nightmare. But ECO-LA takes the indestructible nature of the advertising vinyl and turns it into an asset. In fact the art can even hang on an exterior wall.

At 14 by 48 feet it is estimated that over 250,000 people a day will see the free art month long drive-by “exhibit.” To put that in perspective the famed Getty Museum averages about 4000 visitors daily.

The next billboard drop is Saturday June 13th. Go to the site for more info.

Eco-LogicalART is located at 4829 W. Pico Blvd (just east of La Brea) LA, CA, 90019. 310-525-0676

Source Earth First

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Christian Louboutin Gets Trashy

Christian Louboutin has designed a trashy version of his famous 140mm peep toe pump. Since the materials are made up of a selection of Barney’s used materials, each shoe is utterly unique.

Louboutin’s ‘Trash’ is selling exclusively at Barney’s for $995.

Source Ethical Style

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Pocketflops

Pocketflops are foldable flip flops for women that are made with 95% recycled tire rubber and come in a carrying case made of either recycled or organic fabric. Their durability and thin design make them ideal for yoga bags, purses and backpacks.

Check out the other designs at Floc Designs.

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A Recycled Um…Blowup Doll Hoody

Ok, I thought I had seen it all with the recycled dildos and butt plugs but this right here is taking it to the next level. Recycling blow up dolls into hoodies? Love it. And if you look closely you’ll see all the different parts of the dolls are used…the boobs, the ‘gina, taint hole, everything but the bush please.

Jizz not included.

Click the link to see the rest by Sander Reijgers.

Source Lost In A Supermarket

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Shop The Cobra Shop

Thanks to Mark The Cobrasnake for letting us in on the arrival of his online vintage shop- The Cobra Shop.

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Barracuda X Lovemade Sunday Patio Sale Grand Opening

Free haircuts too? Get there early!

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Fairfax District Goodwill Grand Opening

I’m so excited about the Goodwill that just opened up down the street. I dropped in on the morning of the grand opening and the place was bumping. Balloons, music, families, hipsters and contests.

One thing I noticed was there weren’t any tags on the clothes. Boo-ya! That means not wasting millions of paper price tags as well as the plastic tags they use to connect the price tags to the clothes. They have signs that feature a flat price for the different styles of clothing. Brilliant.

I talked to the manager on my way out and he informed me that they do free e-waste recycling too. You just pull up to their back parking lot and drop it off.

Guess what I did last night? Started going through my stuff to donate and all my dead electronics to recycle. Clearing clutter feels so good.

Once again, I love my hood!

It’s on Beverly/Hayworth. One block west of Fairfax.

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Nothing Over $20 Sale At Barracuda This Sunday

♥ LOVEMADE presents BARRACUDA PATIO SALE!!!♥
$1, $5, $10 BINS- NOTHING OVER $20-*Right across + walking distance from Sunday Fairfax/Melrose Flea Market!!!

Come out and enjoy live music, scenery,food/ drinks while shopping ^_^ !

*CASH ONLY
*NOTHING OVER $20
*Open to public
*Rotating DJS weekly
*Rotating food/ drink sponsors
*Free event
*12-5PM

FEATURING NEW, USED, VINTAGE, AND/OR ONE OF KIND ITEMS BY

♥BARRACUDA CREW

♥VANESSA CHIUU from Insight (personal & vintage being sold)

♥LINDA LOVEMADE (personal & vintage being sold)

♥MARY TROUNG (vintage)

♥STEVEN SHEIN (jewelry)

♥BOOS AND BOSITOS (vintage +new accessories/clothing)

♥BIRDS OF A FEATHER (vintage)

♥BAZAARDELAMONTAGNE (jewelry)

♥SHADOWSCENE (clothing + accessories)

♥UBIQUITY RECORDS (music + clothing)

♥Ekiisfamous

♥FRECUENCIA MONDULADA

♥HVYW8 GALLERY
+ MORE!!!

PHOTOS BY SHADOWSCENE!

ATTENTION DESIGNERS/FRIENDS:

Great opportunity for spring cleaning, sell your designs, and/or get rid of some inventory in a community and fun atmosphere!

INTERESTED IN SELLING? EMAIL HEART [at] LOVE-MADE [dot] COM OR CONTACT LINDA.

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Pink Floyd Gets Recycled

I desperately need this tshirt by Fergus Purcell. Unfortunately the website for the brand Tonite is no longer valid.

Source Lost In A Supermarket

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Sell Your Goods At Barracuda This Summer

Just got word from the ladies of LOVE♥MADE that they’re starting a summer patio sale in the courtyard of Barracuda on Melrose Ave. If you have new/used goods that you want to sell to all the cool kids in LA, here’s your chance.

[Overview of Event]

Barracuda hosts a weekly Sunday sale outside in the patio of the shop. We are welcoming designers, family and friends to bring their stuff to sell. Vendors are welcomed to sell items ranging from Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Music, Gadgets, Electronics, Collections, food/drinks and books new or used. Attendees can come enjoy music, scenery & food while shopping.

Great opportunity for spring cleaning, sell your designs, and/or get rid of some inventory in a community and fun atmosphere.

*Open to public
*Rotating DJS weekly
*Rotating food/ drink sponsors
*Free event
*Right across the street from Sunday Fairfax Flea Market

[EVENT TYPE]

Market/ Outdoor Sale
Weekly- Sundays Summer Season only.

[RULES]

*CASH ONLY: BRING YOUR OWN CHANGE/CASH
*COST: $30 PER BOOTH-PAY CASH DAY OF EVENT BEFORE SETTING UP
*PRICEPOINTS OF ITEMS: WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU BRING ITEMS NO MORE THAN $20 DOLLARS. WE ARE PROMOTING THE EVENT THAT WAY AND DON’T WANT TO CONFUSE CUSTOMERS. (THIS RULE APPLIES TO FIRST EVENT ONLY TO DRIVE TRAFFIC)
*SIGN UP WITH LINDA WITH CONFIRMED DATES
*SET UP TIME: 10AM (BE READY BY 11:30) EVENT STARTS AT 12PM
*VENDOR SPACE: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
*SPACE SIZE: ABOUT” 8 X 8 FEET SPACE
*BRING YOUR OWN DISPLAYS/TABLES/RACKS/SIGNAGE
*GET CREATIVE!

[POSSIBLE MEDIA COVERAGE BY]:

SHADOWSCENE

VIMBY

[ADDITIONAL SPONSORS]

LOVEMADE

[DRINK SPONSORS]

REDBULL

[VENUE] BARRACUDA

[DATE] March 17th and every SUNDAY for the rest of the Summer

[EVENT TIME] 12:00pm-5:00pm

[ATTENDANCE] PUBLIC EVENT

PROMOTIONAL STRATEGY:

The E-flyer will be distributed to over 7,000 people via email, event sites, myspace, facebook, twitter, blogs, craigslist and printed posters that will be displayed outside of the shop on Sundays to bring in traffic from flea market across the street. This does not include any of the other sponsor’s contacts/lists. Our combined database consists of Lovemade’s personal & business contact list ranging from the fashion, music, media, and entertainment industry.

Contact Linda [at] love-made [dot] com

Photo Shadowscene

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Let Krylon Light The Way

How dope is this lamp made from actual used Krylon cans? The other cool thing is the cap is the on/off switch.

Choose your color and cop yours on Etsy/BBLock

Source Urban Art Warfare

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Recycling Semen?

WTF is this dude talking about? I can’t quite make it out- masterbating – cup- semen count- taste?

More importantly what’s going on with his room decor?

Please tell me this is a fake.

Source Buzzfeed

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A Family Affair To Remember

All aboard! Decided to head out by means of public transpo. Universal City to downtown hell-a. Final Destination- Standard Rooftop.

Made new friends with a young pack of skater boyz. Don’t call Chris Hansen on our asses.

I don’t know why we found this so amusing. (cough, sigg sippy cup, cough)

Cali Angels and friends.

Thanks to Family Affair for partnering with Surfrider Foundation West LA/Malibu Chapter to support the Rise Above Plastics campaign. The campaign was dedicated to eliminating single-use plastic water bottles and all other single-use plastic such as utensils and bags.

Special thanks to Chris Caparro and of course to Marques Wyatt and all the other DJ’s for getting our booties bumping under the sun. L.O.V.E.

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Obsolete Art

Wow. Mad props to irI5 for her creative reuse of old cassette tapes and film reels. It’s one thing to keep stuff out of the landfills that will take forever to biodegrade, but to keep it out and make dope art out of it is on a whole other level. I want them all! Click the link above to see the rest of the pieces or follow this link to purchase.

Here’s what Iri5 has to say about her work:

“I am an artist who specializes in using non traditional media… old books, cassettes, playing cards, magazines, credit cards… whatever I can find. It feels great to work with strange, older materials. Things that have a mind of their own. Most everything I use has been thrown away or donated at some point. Past its prime, like some of the finest things in the world.”

Source Social Vibe

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Shop Local At Unique May 2/3

SATURDAY, MAY 2—SUNDAY, MAY 3
WHO: Unique Los Angeles
WHAT: Independent Design & Gift Sale, featuring 200 local designers, artists and merchants, including Humble, Sub_Urban Riot, Rojas, Good Friday and many others; $5 donation at the door
WHERE: California Market Center, 110 East Ninth Street, Downtown, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm (Saturday); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday).

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Eco-friendly Pizza Box

Made out of 100% recycled cardboard. These boxes break down into self serving plates and folds up to become storage for the leftover pizza.

You can feel assured that any pizza joints that uses these boxes probably won’t have employees rubbing their ass juice or mocos in your slices.

Thanks Jesus!

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Jungle Gurl And GG&S On VIMBY

VIMBY – Green Grown and Sexy Ep. 1: Jungle Gurl

Check out the video we did for Vimby.com, showcasing Natalie Golonka’s one of a kind, eco-friendly swimwear line, recycled from vintage garments called Jungle Gurl.

Thanks to the Vimby Crew and Natalie!!

Stay tuned for more.

xoxo Thuy & Jen

“Out Of The Ordinary” Earth Day With Shades And Dita Von Teese

We’re heading down the green carpet and you’re invited! Celebrate Earth Day with Shades at THE WAY WE WORE in Los Angeles. Preview the “Out of the Ordinary” fashion collection featuring reworked, recyled vintage pieces curated by legendary green advocate Doris Raymond. Hair by Shades and makeup by Paige Padgett. 100% of the night’s proceeds support green charities.

“Out of the Ordinary” fashion event with host Dita Von Teese

Wed, April 22, 2009 from 6:00-9:00pm

The Way We Wore Boutique 334 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036

RSVP to Shades All Natural: shadescolorstudio [at] gmail [dot] com

I got this listing from Your Daily Thread. Visit their events section to see their calendar. They have a gazillion Earth Day events posted!!

Source YDT

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The 2nd Annual Wilshire Center Earth Day / Car Free Day

The 2nd Annual Wilshire Center Earth Day / Car Free Day this Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 11AM-2PM at 3700 Wilshire Blvd.

• FREE Electronic Waste Recycling
  Bring your old TV, computer, monitors and other electronics to be recycled for FREE!
• We will host a farmers market featuring organic and locally grown produce.
• The Mayor’s Million Trees Initiative along with KYCC will be giving out over 200 fruit trees.
• There will be NO street closures. Wilshire Blvd and all adjacent streets will remain open.
  The entire event will take place at 3700 Wilshie Blvd. on the grass lawn between Oxford and Serrano.
• To learn more go to: http://www.wilshirecenter.com/earthday

Recycling At It’s Finest

This Blockbuster drop-off box was spotted in Liberia being used as a baking oven for deserts and cakes.

Ingenious.

Source Afrigadget

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Coachella Ella Ella

Posts will be light until the beginning of next week. I’ve decided it’s going to be too difficult to drunk blog while basking under the sun at pool parties and going to see Public Enemy and The Cure. Party time! Excellent!

On a side note, please check out the Coachella website to read about the EnergyFACTory and TRASHed.

In an effort to cut back on plastic bottle waste, there will be 3 stations throughout the grounds offering the following:

• Free drinking fountains – 3 locations throughout the venue, please see map
• Bring your own container – it must be completely empty to enter the festival (from the main entrance or any camping areas). No glass, metal and no camel packs. You can fill up at the free drinking fountains or purchase cold filtered water for $1 per filling. 32oz maximum container allowed in.
• Purchase a $10 plastic 24oz water container and receive free cold filtered water all weekend.

Thanks Leilani!

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Shop Recycled ‘Til You Drop

This is a sale you don’t want to miss. A movie wardrobe house will be selling it’s goods and I can tell you from experience in the biz- the clothes are no joke. You’ll be in designer and and period piece heaven.

And my very stylish gf Mo will be selling her goods there as well.

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Girl Scout Cookie Recycled

I’m obsessed with reading food packaging to see if it’s made from recycled materials and to see if it’s recyclable.

But this confuses me. I know it’s made out of recycled paperboard..but can I toss it in the recycle bin now that I’ve finished the cookies off? I don’t think I can. Anyone know the answer???

BTW, Trefoils with rice milk= ecstasy! I had to contain myself from buying more than one box.

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Lockheart Vintage Benefit

SATURDAY, APRIL 11
WHO: Lockheart Vintage Pop-Up at The Reformation
WHAT: Benefit celebration honoring memory of Monisa Moreno, featuring cocktails, DJ Rockwell, and shopping tons of vintage with proceeds going to the Monisa Moreno Memorial Fund
WHERE: 142 North La Brea Avenue, 323-203-1102, 7pm-10pm

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Modern Day Pin-up

Brazilian designer Mana Bernandes makes jewelry from discarded everyday household items such as toothpicks, phone cards and my favorite, hair pins.

Check out a few of her other pieces at Munique.

Source Lipstick diaries

Green Toys For Tots

Green Toys makes children’s toys out of recycled milk jugs. My first thought was, how could that be? Plastic is bad, especially for kids to stick in their mouths. But apparently it’s reprocessed into high-density polyethylene which is considered to be the safest and cleanest plastic available.

The products are manufactured right here in Cali, which is a plus for us. Less distance for production= less gas emissions.

Also, Green Toys uses less packaging. Big plus in my books. They use recycled corrugated boxes, no plastic, cellophane or zip ties and the box is 100% recyclable. Exactly how all packaging should be.

And of course the most important part- safety. The toys contain no traceable amounts of Phthalates or BPA. They are also designed without any external coatings, eliminating the fear of lead paint.

I know I’m too old for toys but something is making me want that sand play set!

Visit Green Toys.

Source eco scraps

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Transparent Fashion

Loving these windbreakers made out of re-deployed military parachutes. Check out the rest at Christopher Raeburn.

Thanks Lexie!

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LA Ladies. Clothing Swap/Sale Tomorrow

Our girls Laxmi and Astrid will be joining this long list of ladies for a clothing swap/sale tomorrow here in the lovely city of angels.

On a budget? Wanna help keep things out of the landfills? You’ll have until noon tomorrow to sonicare your hangover breath and wash the mocos outta your eyes.

And I can vouch that both these ladies have mad style and I’m sure what ever they’re getting rid of is going to be well below whatever they paid.

Be sure to bring your reusable shopping bags!

Reduce-Reuse- RECYCLE!!

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What A Cute Buttney

New England artist Tom Deininger created this rabbit out of the cigarette butts that he picked up from beach parking lots. This is an example of how Recycled Art can go beyond the decoratively clever to slyly subversive, forcing the viewer to reconsider not only materials but actions; art that makes a statement.

Thanks Shahram.

Source Eco Friend

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Recycled Skateboards For Furniture

Newport Beach-based design firm Skate Study House takes its inspiration from contemporary design, California living and most importantly- skate board culture. Works like the Noguchi coffee table, the Nelson bench, the Eames Lounge and more are reproduced with the features of a classic skateboard deck. The “Jet Set Lounge” shown above, is a skateboard-inspired take on the original Le Corbusier Lounge. This version uses neoprene wetsuit material used by surfers and 8 skateboard decks as support.

A GearCrave favorite, the Noguchi coffee table inspired the skate style version by Skate Study House, theTokyo Lounge Table. Where the original employed dark, smooth, geometric wood as its base, the Tokyo table uses a split skateboard deck in the same fashion. The template for this skateboard deck is from the Jim Gray Pro Model, well known in the 80s.

Another all-time GearCrave favorite, the Eames Lounge and Ottoman are reproduced here with skateboard vision. The Godfather Lounge and Ottoman uses 7 walnut laminated skate decks with cushions on the metal frame.

Last, the classic, oft-copied Nelson wall clock has found its own inspiration from the half-pipe. The Skate Study House version, shown here as the Astro Clock, uses flourescent skate wheels and bearings in place of the bright painted wood pieces on the Nelson version.

More info and ordering details are available on the Skate Study House website.

Totally rad!!

Source ecofriend via Gear Cave

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Go Green: It Makes Your Dick Bigger

Nuff said.

Via Green LA Girl. Thanks for the laugh Siel!

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DIY Sandals Out Of Plastic Bags!

First there were the boots made out of plastic bags. Now we have sandals that a very creative lady crocheted out of plastic bags. Not sure if they would actually hold up but they’re pretty rad either way!

Source Daily Eco Tips via Craftster

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Recycle

My favorite neighborhood bus stop on Beverly near Crescent.

I’m sure homeslice recycled that Coke bottle after he was finished. Ok maybe not, but a girl can hope.

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Cruelty Free Bling

Shoes From Recycled Transit Upholstery

Source Inhabitat

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Shipping Container ‘Quik House’

The Quik House is a prefabricated kit house designed by Adam Kalkin from recycled shipping containers. It has three bedrooms and two and one-half baths in its 2,000 square foot plan. The shell assembles within one day at your site, you will have a fully enclosed building. From start to finish, it should take no longer than three months to complete your house.

The Quik House is 75% recycled materials by weight. Further green options include solar and wind energy sourcing, a green roof system and a super-insulating R-50 system.

The containers come in two colors, orange or natural “Rust Bloom”. For an additional cost, they can have your digs tagged by local graffiti artists.

Source ecofriend

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Ho’omaika’i ‘Ana To Sally & Gregory!!

The reason we were in Hawaii a few weeks back: Mr. and Mrs. McKnight.

This is what we were greeted with shortly after we landed in Maui. Mother nature at her finest.

It was a hike to get to this red sand beach but once we made it, we were in awe. Not without some LA whining along the way…how much farther? are we almost there yet? shit, I should have worn different shoes…

The crew with “Sally That Girl,” soon after she tied the knot. One down, the rest of us to go- who’s next???

Shout out to our hotel for using recycled toilet paper, recycled paper towels and for supplying our bathroom with natural products. Oh and for mahalo for our lovely beachfront view of heaven on earth.

Thanks to Sally and Gregory for giving the option of donating to their favorite charity, the California Shar-pei rescuse, in lieu of wedding gifts. Learning that several dogs were able to get medical attention and supplies, thanks to the couple and their loved ones, sure does beat receiving a new set of pots or a shiny gift from Tiffany’s in our book.

Congratulations Sally, we love you! Gregory, welcome to the fam. Thank you for having one of the most memorable and beautiful weddings ever.

xx

Jen & Thuy

Traci Bingham Bangs Out The Trash

Here’s Jordan Tate showing us ladies how taking out the trash is done with elegance and class.

Do it in broad day light with your hair did and a full face of makeup. Sport a see through cropped tank, mini skirt and boots. And for the love of gawd, don’t forget to color coordinate with your bins.. you never know who’s gonna be lurking and snapping pics. Well I mean you’ll know bc if anyone’s there, it’s the paps that you called yourself for a photo-op. But hey, no one’s gotta know that but you.

Here we see her taking out the green and the black bins but where’s the shot of the blue recycle bin? I know it’s not the most flattering color Traci, but give the blue some lovin’ too!

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12 Year Old Wins 10 G’s, Designs For Homeless By Using Trash

When 12-year-old Max Wallack of Natick heard of WGBH’s Design Squad “Trash to Treasure” design contest, he was ready to give his best shot. The kid stole the show with his “Home Dome” innovation, which is primarily a shelter for the homeless made from plastic, wire and packing peanuts. With his project, he has shown his care for the people in need of shelter and on the other hand, it deals with the problem of increasing landfills. The makeshift dwelling is in the form of a Mongolian yurt and features a built-in bed. For this innovative design, Max won $10,000, a Dell laptop powered by Intel and a trip to Boston to see his design meet realism.

Source The Design Blog

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Terracycle

Escape To Alcatraz On The Hornblower Hybrid

The Hornblower Hybrid uses power generated by two ten-foot-tall wind turbines and a photovoltaic solar array covering the awning on the top deck. That power is converted and stored in battery banks that power the navigation tools, lighting and other electronics on board the vessel.

The HH also has Tier 2 marine diesel engines. These cleaner, fuel-efficient engines reduce the amount of diesel fuel used, emissions and overall carbon footprint.

The vessel also contains a number of other environmentally friendly materials. The carpeting contains post consumer recycled materials and is recyclable. The countertops are made from recycled vodka bottles- HOLD UP! Did I just read that correctly? RECYCLED VODKA BOTTLES? Who is the genius man behind this and where has he been all my adult drinking life?

Oh snap, ya’ll are gonna have to go to the site to read what else this modern day Love Boat is all about. You know the drill.. I got some research to do.

Google search gods don’t fail me now.. please let him be single..and tall.

Alcatraz Cruises

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Fairfax District Electronic Waste Recycling

Once again, I love my hood!! There will be a free electronic waste disposal at Fairfax highschool on the corner of Melrose and Fairfax this Saturday. If you can’t make it this weekend, you have two weekends per month during the month of March and April to start gathering up any broken or outdated ipods, cameras, shredders, tv’s, vcr’s and whatever other things you have sitting around collecting dust.

The processing of e-waste in developing countries causes serious health and pollution problems due to lack of containment, as do unprotected landfilling (due to leaching) and incineration. Reuse and recycling are promoted as alternatives to disposal as trash.

And feel free to stop by my place after doing your good deed. I’ll reward you with some organic moonshine and yummy vegan cookies.

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Tampon Flute

Hey at least she’s recycling.

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Vans Vaults Into Eco-Chic

In addition to doing away with toxic solvents for its upcoming Fall line, Vans will release a Vault Eco Pack this spring based on the use of environment-friendly materials.

This Sk8-Hi was constructed using Maharam Messenger fabric, a material that is made from 78 percent post-industrial recycled polyester, 15 percent polyester and 7 percent nylon.

There were also no heavy metals used in the dying process.

The Vans Vault are available at retailers now.
$110, www.vault.vans.com

Yo Tay Tay, Holler at ya girlssss!!

Source complex.com via ctothejl.com

Donate Your Jeans For Homeless Teens

DoSomething.org has teamed up with teen casual wear retailer Aeropostale to round up jeans for homeless teenagers. The campaign, which runs until February 22, is trying to collect 200,000 pairs of jeans this year to beat last year’s record of 125,000.

To donate, bring in any brand of gently worn jeans to any Aeropostale store in the U.S. or Canada. Aeropostale and DoSomething.org will ensure the jeans are donated to one of the 500 youth shelters across North America that have been selected as partners. As an incentive, Aeropostale is offering an additional 25 percent off coupon for those who donate.

Source Ethical Style

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130 Tons Of Inauguration Litter

Damn! I guess that’s expected for the turnout of the inauguration. Unfortunately most of it ended up on the ground because many trash cans were removed for security reasons.

I can understand the usual suspects..fliers, drink/food containers and trash in general but what’s up with the blankets, sleeping bags, foldout chairs, pillows, coolers, gloves, and personal items that were left behind? Lazy ass mother #@*%*’s. You got the shit there, you couldn’t take it back with you? And this is the meaning of a “throw-away society.” Short-lived and disposable. I’m sure there are a lot of shelters or homeless people that could have used that stuff.

Other litter that was left behind came from vendors hawking Obama souvenirs including chairs, tables and bags full of unsold merchandise.

At least some people listened to what Obama said that day and stayed behind to pick up after others.

Just came across this blog called Litter Free Inauguration. Check them out on CBS News.

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Source Washington Post

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