Reduce, Recycle & Reuse

Save the Planet; Eat Wood

In grammar school, a lot of children would shamelessly eat paste. I knew about two or three kids in my grade who would routinely deplete the classroom’s paste reserves in the course of a month. Unlike…

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12 Surprising Uses for Cotton Balls

Cotton balls don't usually make it out of the bathroom. We use them to remove nail polish and makeup, to help clean cuts and scrapes.. but that's about it. It's too bad, because there are pl…

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Options for Refinishing Your Bathtub

Depending on the material that your bathtub is made of, you might have the option to refinish it rather than replace it. If your bathtub is made of porcelain, cast iron, or fiberglass, it can be ref…

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Learning to Live with Less Plastic (podcast)

Packed house this week, making the Green Divas’ studio absolutely buzzing with boundless activity. The show was all about plastic — the good, the bad, the ugly, and what you can do to upgrade your own…

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Clever Uses for Tuna Cans

Did you have a tuna fish party and now have a whole pile of cans to recycle? Stay thy villainous hand! Thou shalt not heft those trusty vessels into the recycling bin! If you just made a record-size…

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8 Ways to Recycle Water Around Your House

Are your water bills on the rise? Many cities are seeing higher water prices than ever as governments deal with repairing water systems and with water shortages. Check out these ways to recycle water …

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The Hidden Waste Behind Online Shopping

Over the past several years, online shopping has seen a rise not just in popularity but also in eco-credentials as well. Ultra eco-conscious shoppers and everyday consumers alike have embraced online …

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A DIY Children’s Playhouse from a Cardboard Box

Forget all the other toys, all any kid really wants is a good cardboard box—especially when it's been DIY'ed into a proper playhouse. At Remodelista, we liked this idea from stylist Aurélie Lécuyer …

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Upcycle Glass Bottles into DIY Tiki Torches

Hot time in the GD studio this week! It was 95 degrees and the air conditioning vents in the studio aren’t flowing – ahhhhh. We managed to keep our cool and have a great show anyway. ALWAYS fun to hav…

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3 Unexpected Home Uses for Marine Rope

Here's a quick roundup of practical ideas for using marine rope in the home, knotting skills not required. Above: Cabinet pulls made from nylon straps; via Civico Quattro. Above: Knotted mar…

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