Kim Alsbrooks’ Roadside-Trash-Turned-Artistic-Treasures
October 19, 2012
The strange juxtaposition of flattened trash and classic portraiture combine in the Philadelphia artist’s unique take on recycled art.
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Easy Come, Easy Throw: Giant Landfills Face Major Waste Issues
August 10, 2012
Seven of the world’s largest landfills pose major environmental concerns, but found energy benefits ease the impact.
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Reduce Waste for a Healthier Life
August 2, 2012
Would a pay-to-trash program finally get the U.S. on a path toward zero waste?
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Tons of Handcrafted Ideas to Help Fulfill Your Passion for Trashion
July 2, 2012
Why toss it when you can wear it? Brand new duds are made from recycled trash using these fun suggestions.
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Dumpster Dive to Make Treasure Out of Trash
May 16, 2012
The average American throws 5 pounds of waste into the garbage every day. You may be surprised about how many items can be recycled to serve new purposes.
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The 14th Annual Trash Art Show in Manzanita, OR
May 9, 2012
During Fourth of July weekend, a coastal town becomes a hub for artsy repurposing, as dozens of local artists recycle castaway objects into inspirational art.
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Strike a Pose: Waste Portraits Offer Unflattering View of Consumerism
May 7, 2012
A Singapore-based photographer’s photo series depicts the sheer volume of items that our society as a whole thinks nothing of chucking in a garbage can.
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Method Debuts New Wave Bottle Made from Plastic Ocean Trash
September 19, 2011
The bottle is made from upcycled debris from the North Pacific Gyre.
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Waste Management Aims to Turn Trash into Energy
August 23, 2011
Powered by increased demand for alternative energies, Waste Management aims to be a recycled waste energy pioneer.
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Pop Icons Created from Junk
March 3, 2011
Can trash collages be stunning works of art? French artist Bernard Pras proves that they can by transforming trash into pop icons.