Posts tagged: recyclable
An Environmentally Conscious Christmas tree.
By DIY Maven
This tree and the company, Cloud Gate Design LLC, that designed it gets major props for environmentalism. First, the very modern tree and its packaging are made from recycled cardboard which is also 100% recyclable. In addition, a portion of the profit from the sale of each cardboard tree is being donated to the Arbor Day Foundation’s Trees for America. And to top it off, The Cardboard Tree’s website is delightful; just click ‘decorate’ and yo » READ MORE
Peel and Stick Cork Puzzle Tiles
By DIY Maven
Check out Mio Cultures’ very cool--and environmentally friendly--peel and stick cork ModuTiles ($95). They’re sold in sets of six tan and six chocolate colored tiles that cover 12 square feet. Configure them any way you please to make rugs or runners. Use the adhesive tabs for temporary installation, or install them permanently over an entire floor using standard cork flooring adhesives and finishes. To increase they’re durability for high-traf » READ MORE
This Old Box
By DIY Maven
Back in 2004, the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House was the home to homes of the future. The expedition was in response to 2004 being the "Year of the Built Environment." Offerings included, among others, an a-frame cardboard house made of 85% recycled materials and was 100% recyclable.
Why a cardboard house? Besides it’s low-environmental impact, its architects see the home as an affordable and mobile alternative to current temporary housing c » READ MORE
