Elizah Leigh, Author at RecycleNation https://recyclenation.com/author/elizah-leigh/ Search. Find. Recycle. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:02:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Fresh New Ways to Reinvent the Plastic Items in Your Recycling Bin https://recyclenation.com/2012/12/fresh-new-ways-reinvent-plastic-items-recycling-bin/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:02:29 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/12/fresh-new-ways-reinvent-plastic-items-recycling-bin All kinds of plastic scrap can be repurposed into items for the home.

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]]> Eco-Rehash: How to Make Recycled Throw Pillows in a Flash https://recyclenation.com/2012/12/eco-rehash-recycled-throw-pillows-flash/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:31:56 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/12/eco-rehash-recycled-throw-pillows-flash Any old pillow can benefit from some recycled DIY inspiration.

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]]> Bring on the Z’s with These Recycled Bedspread Ideas https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/bring-zs-recycled-bedspread-ideas/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:06:22 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/bring-zs-recycled-bedspread-ideas Old textile materials can be recycled into eye-catching bedspreads.

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]]> How to Upcycle a Stuffed Animal into a Child’s Backpack https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/upcycle-stuffed-animal-childs-backpack/ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:43:34 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/upcycle-stuffed-animal-childs-backpack A tired old stuffed animal can seek new favor as a plush, upcycled kid's bag.

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]]> Construction Waste from NYC Given Super Salvaged TLC https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/construction-waste-nyc-super-salvaged-tlc/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:28:25 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/construction-waste-nyc-super-salvaged-tlc New York City exports roughly 12,000 tons of waste a day to other states. Build It Green NYC is trying to cut down on that number by reusing C&D materials.

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]]> Green Your Midnight Oil with 10 Sustainably Designed Lamps https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/green-midnight-oil-sustainably-designed-lamps/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:27:31 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/11/green-midnight-oil-sustainably-designed-lamps Uniquely repurposed materials are made into high-style lighting devices.

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]]> Kim Alsbrooks’ Roadside-Trash-Turned-Artistic-Treasures https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/kim-alsbrooks-roadside-trash-artistic-treasures/ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:25:09 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/kim-alsbrooks-roadside-trash-artistic-treasures The strange juxtaposition of flattened trash and classic portraiture combine in the Philadelphia artist's unique take on recycled art.

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]]> Wham! Old Comic Books are Ripe with Repurposing Potential https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/wham-comic-books-ripe-repurposing-potential/ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:10:15 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/wham-comic-books-ripe-repurposing-potential Unwanted comic books add catchy and colorful recycled finishes to everyday accessories and décor.

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]]> Thirst-Quenching, Color-Drenched Recycled Aluminum Can Mosaics https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/thirst-quenching-color-drenched-recycled-aluminum-mosaics/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:10:38 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/thirst-quenching-color-drenched-recycled-aluminum-mosaics Colorful, eye-catching soda can designs are repurposed into artist Jill Helms' recycled mosaic artwork.

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]]> Looking Well Beyond the Steak on Your Plate https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/looking-beyond-steak-recycling-plate/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:46:02 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/10/looking-beyond-steak-recycling-plate Discarded cattle parts, from bones to hides, can be repurposed in a surprising number of ways.

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