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Recycled Magazine Boxes

By On July 18, 2005 · Leave a Comment

You may have seen Roost’s recycled vases, which got a lot of coverage recently. But Roost also makes these boxes, available as a set of three nesting cylinders. They are made from recycled magazines and newspapers from all over the world. They also makes some intriguing drink [...]

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Cellophane: Retro-Metaefficient

By On November 2, 2004 · 4 Comments

Cellophane is a natural polymer made from cellulose, a component of trees and plants. We like it because it is completely biodegradable and can be made from renewable sources. It is impermeable to air, grease and bacteria.

It was used widely for packaging food until the 1960s when it was replaced by a plastic substitute [...]

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ReAir Refillable Duster

By On October 20, 2004 · 2 Comments

This is a refillable, pressurized air duster, used for cleaning computers and other electronics. It can be refilled using a standard bike pump, by attaching the pump to the valve at the back of the can.

This is more efficient and less wasteful than the conventional disposable air dusters. According Adam Fields, who tested the [...]

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Innocuous and Efficient: Stapleless Staplers

By On August 1, 2004 · 3 Comments

Stapleless Staplers are a more efficient way to bind paper. The models available today are designed for small binding tasks (5-7 pages max).

The stapler seen above is available for about $21 from Amazon. Other models are be seen here.

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Tree-Free Information Sites

By On July 29, 2004 · Leave a Comment

Conservatree
ReThink Paper
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Rebinder by Sustainable Group

By On July 28, 2004 · 1 Comment

The Sustainable
Group produce a binder made of a durable material that
is 35-40% recycled post consumer corrugated cardboard. We are not fans
of vinyl, the material usually used to make binders, so these binders
are a welcome alternative.

The binders have [...]

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