Cardboard Moving Boxes Transform Into Sturdy Eco-Furniture
Most of us have been re-purposing cardboard boxes since childhood, transforming them from containers for transporting objects into forts or secret hiding places. With her project entitled “ Move !” Janine Perkuhn has developed a more practical application for those used cardboard boxes — re-purpose them into furniture! Perfect for those who move often or lack the funds to furnish their living space, Perkuhn’s bio-degradable cardboard furnishings can be re-figured into a chair, stool or beside table.
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Karim Rashid Unveils Water-Filtering “Bobble” Bottle
Karim Rashid has done it again. Here at Inhabitat we’re pretty much glued to our reusable water bottles , so we got a little giddy when we saw the Bobble , a water filtering bottle that sells for just $9.95.
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How can I reuse or recycle diaphragms?
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Cor, it’s been a busy week here on Recycle This – giveaways for washable pads, a Mooncup, Jam Sponges and Fairtrade condoms! It’s nearly time to bring our women’s & sexual health week to a close though but I had one more “how can I recycle this?” query before we finish: how can I reuse or recycle diaphragms? Latex rubber diaphragms degrade over time so should be replaced every couple of years.
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no more wire hangers!
While most of us will do anything to avoid paying ten bucks to have our socks washed on vacation, sometimes the need to take advantage of hotel laundry is too great. But have you ever noticed how many bells and whistles come with this service? Socks and undies arrive in new cardboard boxes stuffed with crisp tissue paper. Your best shirts are hung neatly on wire hangers, covered in paper and then smothered in plastic with a few metal staples thrown in for good measure. What happens to all that plastic and virgin paper when you check out? Exactly what you think. Next time you have to fill out the laundry form, put a note in the special instructions section that you don’t need any excess packaging. A hanger will suffice for the stuff that needs to stay wrinkle free and if you’ve got a minute, inquire if the hotel recycles hangers. Better yet, save yourself a whack of cash and hand wash as much as you can. Just a few more ways to travel a little lighter, a lot sexier.
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RecycleBank Pays Los Angeles Residents Cash for Their Trash
Starting April 5th, 15,000 single-family homes in Los Angeles will be able to earn cash for their trash through the city’s new RecycleBank program. Participating households simply sign up to have their recycling bins outfitted with special ID tags.
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READER TIP: Bent and Sliced House by Hufft Projects
Designed by Hufft Projects, the “Bent and Sliced House” puts an innovative idea – bending a home to accommodate the curving slope of the site – into action. In addition to bending the house, slicing and unfolding it in a manner similar to Japanese Origami is introduced to create clerestories allowing opportunities for daylighting and natural ventilation. This lovely home also incorporates a number of sustainable features including geothermal heat pumps, a vegetated roof in combination with highly reflective and recycled roof membranes, local and recycled materials inside and out, low VOC paints, a cistern to supply all water required for irrigation, and ample daylighting which eliminates the need for artificial light during the day.
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Best of Ecouterre: 7 Celebs Spotted Wearing Eco-Fashion
+ Is Lady Gaga a stealth refashionista? The empty soda cans in her hair could be the next haute hair accessory.
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Fairtrade (and vegan) condoms giveaway!
For our final giveaway of the week , we’re moving on from sanitary products to condoms – sustainable, fairtrade condoms from French Letter . Earlier today we started discussing which contraceptive methods are best for the environment but in certain situations, condoms are the only option – they’re the only contraception that protects against STIs. French Letter condoms are made from latex sourced through FairDeal Trading, paying a Fairtrade premium for latex rubber: we often think about Fairtrade food items but not so much other things
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What’s the greenest contraception method?
In honour of International Women’s Day at the start of the week, we’ve had a week of women’s & sexual health themed posts and giveaways. Up until now, they’ve been more focused on the wonderful range of green sanitary options available but I wanted to shift things on a bit today.
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What’s the greenest contraception method?
pillow talk.
Hey sleepyhead, let’s talk pillows. We hate to break it to you, but conventional pillows typically contain petroleum chemicals that release VOC’s into the air in your home. VOC’s are gross enough in wall paint and furniture sealant, but your pillows?! Fire retardant, no-iron, moisture-resistant pillows aren’t born – they’re made, using lots and lots of nasty stuff. In addition to VOC’s, synthetic pillows are the perfect habitat for huge numbers of dust mites, their kin and all of their droppings. Not only is this disturbing, but it’s also a huge irritation for the lungs. Considering your airways get pretty darn close to these chemicals, you might consider switching to something a little less harmful. Choosing the right pillow is mostly about personal preference and comfort, and if chosen correctly will provide a healthy more restful sleep. When shopping for new pillows, be sure to pass on synthetic fabrics and fills and opt for chemical-free, natural-fill models covered in organic cotton
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pillow talk.