Plastics are not very meta-efficient. They are toxic to all forms of life, they don't biodegrade. Practically all the plastic that's even been made still exists - either in landfills or in places like the ocean. There are other materials that can … [Continue Reading]
Rayovac I-C3 NiMH Chargers and Batteries
July 30, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Rayovac has released a new line of NiMH batteries called "I-C3" which charge in 15 minutes. Based own experience, these batteries do live up to their claim and recharge in 15 minutes and are very long lasting. … [Continue Reading]
Ikea “Billy” Corner Bookcase
July 30, 2004 by 3 Comments
A good place to find corner bookcases is Amazon. Ikea uses renewable materials to make their Billy Corner Bookcases: Renewable raw material (chips). Renewable raw material (wood fibers). The product is tested for formaldehyde according to … [Continue Reading]
Ikea “BONDE” Shelves
July 30, 2004 by 3 Comments
Renewable raw material (chips). Renewable raw material (wood fibers). The product is tested for formaldehyde according to European standard. Possible to separate for material or energy recovery. Available from Ikea: BONDE ($189) … [Continue Reading]
Ikea “MAGIKER” Shelves
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Renewable raw material (chips). Renewable raw material (wood fibers). The product is tested for formaldehyde according to European standard. Possible to separate for material or energy recovery. Available from Ikea: MAGIKER ($99) … [Continue Reading]
Ikea “VÄRDE” Shelves
July 30, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Renewable raw material (wood). Renewable raw material (chips). Solid wood - not from intact natural forests. Possible to separate for material or energy recovery. Available from Ikea: "VÄRDE" Shelves ($79) … [Continue Reading]
Ikea “Tunhem”
July 30, 2004 by 3 Comments
Renewable raw material (wood fibers and wood). The product is tested for formaldehyde according to European standard. Possible to separate for material or energy recovery. Available from Ikea: Tunhem ($99) … [Continue Reading]
Ikea: “Billy” Bookshelf
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Made of renewable raw material. Able to disassemble into components. Link: Billy Bookshelf ($40) … [Continue Reading]
Karlanda Sofa and Other Renewable Furniture Available at Ikea
July 30, 2004 by Leave a Comment
Ikea has a range of furniture made from renewable sources. The Karlanda Sofa ($849) pictured above is an example. It is built using wood not taken from intact forests. The removable cover is a mixture of cotton and linen. It also converts into a bed. … [Continue Reading]
Portable Summer Cabins
July 30, 2004 by 5 Comments
Mobility during the summer can be important. You may need to take that certain someone to a cabin for a month by the dunes. These portable summer cabins let you experience the outdoors in a comfortable, modern interior. They have large windows and an … [Continue Reading]
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