April Eco-Tidbits from Turkey
The historical ruins of Allianoi (left) got a reprieve from dam construction, while Lake Abant (right) remains threatened. Photos via DSİ (L) and Abant.info (R).
As environmentalists celebrated Earth Day around the country, the holiday for treehuggers didn’t see much to cheer in Turkey. April 22 brought news of the brutal killing of a <a href="http://www.hurriyetdailynew…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Grand Designs’ Green Heroes Honoured
Image from EcoForce
Grand Designs, the t.v. house make-over series, has had a good track record of featuring green and ecological houses on the show and in their magazine. This year Kevin McCloud, the star, architect, and presenter of the popular series has chosen what he considers to be the best green entrepreneurs in the world of home design.
McCloud wanted to chose some fun and interesting products that he thought should get more exposure. How about upholstery made of nettles, chairs made from bank notes and …Read the full story on TreeHugger
ReUsies Reusable Sandwich Bags
Defeating the plastic bag scourge just means coming up with clever, convenient alternatives. ReUsies are little cloth bags for sandwiches, bagels, chips, whatevs. Simple but smart, these baggies are cotton on the outside, nylon on the inside (BPA and phthalate-free, they claim), and can be tossed in the clothes washer, dishwasher, or just sponged out by hand. ReUsies come in two sizes: snack and sandwich.
Like Boc’n Roll and Wrap…Read the full story on TreeHugger
March Eco-Tidbits from Turkey
The Sabancı Towers in Istanbul (left) went dark for Earth Hour, while coal miners (right) in Turkey continue to face the risk of deadly explosions. Photos via NTVMSBC (L) and by Şafak Tortu (R) via Foto Karadeniz Blog.
Energy issues dominated Turkey’s environmental agenda this month as negotiations over the <a href="http://www.hurriyet…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Totally Cool and Easy to Make Recycled Plastic Bags Rain Boots
Photos: Courtesy of Louis Rigano.
We’ve seen plenty of things with fused plastic bags, one of the best being the Chilean plastic bags boots we featured last year. However, few look like something that you would wear or that can be easily done. Until now….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Innovations for Fighting Plastic Waste
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Plastic trash, we know, is a serious problem. It’s refreshing to know that some innovative people are working on solutions….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Is a Tax on Plastic Bags Necessary?
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On New Year’s Day, Washington, DC, instituted a tax on plastic shopping bags. So, how is it working so far?…Read the full story on TreeHugger
More Ways to Recycle Plastic: Make a Quilt Square
Image from Leave No Plastic Behind: Amy Chovnick and 4H
Quilts are as American as apple pie. Pioneer women made them out of scraps of leftover and unwanted bits of fabric out of necessity, but they are also an art form with wonderful patterns. Lately they have become huge communal projects, with people contributing squares on a particular theme to make up the whole.
The National Plastic Quilt Project is a variation but continues the long line of community involvement and using leftovers. Its 24 squares were drawn from across …Read the full story on TreeHugger
Green Eyed Monster Clears Out 2009 Designs With 50% Off
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Call us crazy, but it seems we can’t have enough reusable totes. A few for the car, two for the purse, a couple hanging by the door…it seems we always use them no matter how many we have. If you’re like us, you might want to take advantage of today’s TreeHugger Deal$ from Green Eyed Monster, a company that offers a unique and socially responsible alternative to di…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Washington DC’s Plastic Bag Tax Takes Effect This Week
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The city government of Washington DC, beginning this month, will impose a tax of 5 cents per plastic bags for supermarket customers. City officials plan to use the increased revenue to combat pollution in a local river. According to manufacturers of plastic bags, who obviously aren’t pleased with the new tax, the decision will cost the families of Washi…Read the full story on TreeHugger
