Entries tagged Crafts

Celebrate the seasons with eco-decorations

By Jenn Savedge, Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Thu Nov 6, 2008 11:43am PST for forecastearth 0 Comments

Directions for making a wreath from recycled plastic grocery bags. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Crafts, Kids
Lean, green, and fit to scream

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:50pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

In the time you'd spend scrounging for parking and hunting for your child's exact size in plastic at the mall, you can make your own awesome costumes that are treats for the environment. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, How-To, Crafts, Recycling, Kids, Reusing stuff
Old nylons, new uses

By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:04pm PDT for huddlergreenhome 2 Comments

A run in your nylons doesn't mean the end to that pair of stockings' life. You can reuse it as everything from a bungee cord to a scrubber to a paint filter and more. Read full post »
Related topics: Fashion, Home and Garden, Crafts, Recycling, Tips, Reusing stuff
Never underestimate the power of a box

By Jenn Savedge, Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:10am PDT for forecastearth 1 Comments

Empty cardboard can be the most popular toy in the house before heading to the recycling bin. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Crafts, Kids, Reusing stuff
A different kind of look under the hood

By Forecast Earth Correspondent Alex Nunez Posted Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:47pm PDT for forecastearth 0 Comments

San Francisco's Panhandle Bandshell reuses car parts, circuit boards, and other pieces of would-be trash to create public art. Read full post »
Related topics: San Francisco, Computers, Crafts, Recycling, Design, Cars
The kid's treasure chest

By Forecast Earth Correspondent Jenn Savedge Posted Mon Aug 4, 2008 2:00pm PDT for forecastearth 0 Comments

Spur creativity in your kids (and keep stuff out of the landfills) by reusing household goods as craft supplies. Read full post »
Related topics: Crafts, Recycling, Kids, Tips
Sew green, save green, look fab

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:16am PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Add flair to your wardrobe while recycling clothes into new fashions in a home-grown version of 'Project Runway.' Read full post »
Related topics: Fashion, Crafts, Recycling, Tips, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
Recycle, retread your toes

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri May 30, 2008 9:08am PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Shoes made from old tires were good enough for the London Marathon. Why not fix a pair for yourself? Read full post »
Related topics: Fashion, How-To, Crafts, Reusing stuff
A snake the mice love

By Hank Green Posted Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:48pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Art made from recycled computer parts turns nature upside down. Read full post »
Related topics: Crafts, Recycling, Design