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Recycled magazines are all it takes to make a fine dinner table. Much like the recycled plastic bottles making up this lounge chair, this table was designed with the environment in mind. Why trash those old magazines when they can be turned into a nice dining table?  Designers: Artists For Humanity have crafted three variations of the recycled magazine table ranging from $300-$650 depending on the model of choice.  Proof that you don’t need fine mahogany wood to make a... Continue reading

Apparently, there’s good money to be made in recycling older batteries. A recent Instructables article showcases how one sly fox made a few hundred bucks doing this. Seems all you have to do is round up a bunch of batteries, clean ‘em up and you’ll make a fortune by turning them in at your local scrap yard. This article reminded me of another way to make a very quick buck. Office Depot and Staples have a program where you can... Continue reading

Using industrial castoffs as well as other spare parts and pieces, Jan Korbes has constructed an alternative solution to housing that’s not only portable, but is also completely made up of recycled parts. Though not a Reboot, it’s still a cool arts and crafts project.  I can’t see anyone wanting to live in it. Unfortunately, we may not have a choice. How sad that thanks to mankind’s careless past, living in a spacey looking house made of recycled materials may be part... Continue reading

Want to feel like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz? Try a pair of these shoes on for size. Not only are they a paltry $55, they’re also made entirely from recycled plastic. A quilted insole keeps your feet comfy or about as comfy as a plastic shoe is ever going to get. It’s not half bad but if you’re not willing to slip your foot into plastic? Ugg’s has slippers for women that are quite comfy and fairly priced.... Continue reading

Readers, listen carefully. MyHab is supposed to act as a fresh take on disaster housing and while it achieves that goal perfectly, it has many other uses you can take into account. Aside from being composed of recycled materials, MyHab has a foam mattress, temperature insulation and a lockbox. These three factors make it the best drug den money can buy. If you ask me, $240 is a small price to pay for your own personal space at festivals, where... Continue reading

What could you possibly use a beaten up tennis ball for, other than a moving aid for a desk? “Not much.” would be the correct answer. Unless, of course, you’re pretty damn creative like the eco-friendly designer of these Redefining Wallets, made from recycled products ranging from trading cards to old tires to ticket stubs. Redefining Wallets offers a range of products, even check book covers, ranging from around $30 to $70. Every wallet is made using a bunch of... Continue reading

What is one to do when they have a love to both cameras, and recycling the old to create the new? Just ask Craig Arnold, leader of the re:vision project, which takes old camera parts, and recycles them into wearable accessories. Using old cameras to refocus (lol, puns) on a new product allows for the ancient parts to be used in a way which was totally unintended. If you’re a geeky photographer, there is just no excuse not to own... Continue reading

I’ll be the first to admit that there have been times that I have held my excrement in so long, that by the time I make my way to the toilet, I’ve already soiled myself. I’m not proud of it, but hey, it happens. The last thing I want to do is sit around in my soiled clothing, so a concept such as WashUP makes sense to me. I’d just grab a book and sit on the throne until my... Continue reading

Here’s an example of how to reuse your old crap that has absolutely no other use. If you spend time jamming out on the guitar, and are as absent minded about guitar picks as I am, than you more than likely need to go out weekly to pick up a new pack of strumming tools. This simple project will at least save you some gas money, from your weekly trip to the music shop. Just grab a few of your... Continue reading