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Cars+Tranportation | greenUPGRADER
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Spotted: Cross Walks Done Right. March 25, 2014. The whole point of cross walks is to make it safer for pedestrians to cross the street, but many drivers don’t seem to see them. That’s why I love the cross walks in Decatur, GA! January 15, 2013. Let’s face it: not every town is pedestrian-friendly. If you’re driving, going a block or so out of your way feels like no big deal, but on foot it can be pretty frustrating to have to pass your destination just to cross the street at a crosswalk. July 5, 2012.
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Gear+Gadgets | greenUPGRADER
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Buy Handmade: Bike Tube Bags by Brandy Bowmaster. October 29, 2013. Brandy Bowmaster uses reclaimed bike inner tubes to create all kinds of bags and accessories. Hand-Blown Glass Straws from Moxie Glass. May 14, 2013. Moxie Glass makes hand-blown glass straws that are reusable, dishwasher safe, and so cute! Timbuk2 Launches New Eco-Friendly Line of Products. August 21, 2012. Timbuk2 recently launched their Full-Cycle collection, a suite of bags and totes made from 100% recycled and recyclable materials.
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Home+Decor | greenUPGRADER
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5 Offbeat Ways to Show Off Your Succulents. May 8, 2014. Do you tend to kill plants? Try your hand at succulents, and check out some of these interesting ways to show them off. Green in small spaces. Spotted: Upcycled Candles from Old Wine Bottles. May 1, 2014. You know that I love a good wine-related craft, and these upcycled bottle candles from Rewined are rocking my socks! 5 DIY Moss Decor Ideas. April 10, 2014. Adding green to small spaces. Spotted: Moss Typography Art. March 27, 2014. A daily roundu...
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Food+Drink | greenUPGRADER
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Artisanal Tempeh: Choose Natural Fermented Awesomeness. April 7, 2014. I was doing some research a few days ago on tempeh, and I found some stuff that was mildly startling: the tempeh that we’re accustomed to in our daily lives is hiding a little secret. I’ve long been a fan of tempeh. You can think of tempeh as tofu’s sexier, healthier cousin. Tempeh is a [.]. Three Easy, Healthy Swaps for Baking. March 31, 2014. Product Review: Orange Blossom Water. March 24, 2014. It’s new to me too! March 10, 2014.
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Clothes+Accessories | greenUPGRADER
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5 Offbeat Ways to Show Off Your Succulents. May 8, 2014. Do you tend to kill plants? Try your hand at succulents, and check out some of these interesting ways to show them off. Green in small spaces. E-Waste Jewelry: Creative Upcycling. December 17, 2013. Artist Marcele Godoy creates striking jewelry from reclaimed e-waste. Spotted: 100% Recyclable Shoes. November 19, 2013. Eco-Friendly Vegan Shoes from Kandals. June 20, 2013. Spotted: DIY Bling from Old Magazines! June 4, 2013. Energy and Environment Ne...
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Books | greenUPGRADER
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Book Review: The Beauty Detox Foods. December 16, 2013. Recently one of my cooking class students gifted me a The Beauty Detox Foods: Discover the Top 50 Beauty Foods that will transform your body and Reveal a more Beautiful You book by Kimberly Snyder. My student said she loved the book, and thought that I would love it as well. But it’s taken me [.]. Meet the Sharing Economy with Sharing is Good. November 7, 2013. Book Review: Ani’s Raw Food Asia. October 28, 2013. July 29, 2013. March 6, 2013. I want ...
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Innovation | greenUPGRADER
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Bottlecap Art: Mixed Media Assemblage by Leigh Kirkland. April 29, 2014. I spotted this awesome bottlecap fish at Sweet Melissa’s, a breakfast place in downtown Decatur, GA. Isn’t it awesome? Dog Portrait Made from Reclaimed Cardboard. April 22, 2014. Artist Ali Golzad created the awesome dog portrait pictured above out of reclaimed corrugated cardboard, but his depth as an artist goes much deeper. Candle Holder Recycles Your Candle Wax for You. April 17, 2014. Spotted: Cross Walks Done Right. A daily ro...
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Architecture | greenUPGRADER
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Bonnaroo Installs Permanent Solar Array. January 10, 2013. After twelve years of promoting eco-conscious living and valiant efforts at keeping their carbon footprint low, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has once again raised the green bar. This week, Bonnaroo and it’s partners announced the installation of its first permanent solar array. Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Spotted: Plastic Roof Made from Reclaimed Soda Bottles. November 14, 2012. November 4, 2011. November 2, 2011. September 8, 2011.
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Art | greenUPGRADER
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Bottlecap Art: Mixed Media Assemblage by Leigh Kirkland. April 29, 2014. I spotted this awesome bottlecap fish at Sweet Melissa’s, a breakfast place in downtown Decatur, GA. Isn’t it awesome? Dog Portrait Made from Reclaimed Cardboard. April 22, 2014. Artist Ali Golzad created the awesome dog portrait pictured above out of reclaimed corrugated cardboard, but his depth as an artist goes much deeper. Art Activism: I art as I act, and I act as I art. January 21, 2014. Spotted: Plastic Bottlecap Rainbow Mural.
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