This Bottle Opener cost around $12 and is made from a re-used bicycle chain and recyclable aluminum. The concept of this bicycle chain bottle opener was inspired by artist Graham Bergh who revived discarded bicycle parts into usable items.
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In an ideal world, all companies would have their own recycle program but the truth is most companies don’t. Take the initiative and start a recycling program in your workplace. It’s really easy, just check out bottlesandcans.com and sign up for a free startup kit. They’ll send you free recycle containers and a recycle kit including information and stickers.
In the U.S. the average person can use up to 700 plastic bags a year and the use of paper bags require millions of trees to be cut down. Plastic may seem like a great invention but it’s harmful to the environment when not recycled. Man-made plastic takes 10,000 years to biodegrade in our land fills contaminating soil, if they make it to the ocean they can poison the food-chain when mistaken for jellyfish.
Good news is there’s alot of affordable and stylish shopping bags at most retailers. If you don’t have one yet, then check out your local supermarket, Target, Walmart or make your own! The Gorgeously Green bag shown above is stylish, tucks into a small convienent pouch and only cost $5 by Chico Bag
Next time you make that fresh brew of coffee, don’t throw away the grounds. Instead store them in a container or sprinkle them evenly over lettuce beds, bushes or your front lawn. Coffee grounds are high in nitrogen making them a perfect fertilizer for leafy growth.
Summer time is coming up soon, kids are on summer break so it’s a great time for many families move up to new apartments or homes. If you happen to be one of those families then give earth friendly moving company a try. Their 5 step DIY, pack and move system helps customers save time, money and the Earth!
TerraCycle makes their money by turning trash into useful, re-usable items. They’ll even pay you 2 cents for plastic soda bottles, yogurt containers, cookie wrappers, etc. Some of the wonderful products they currently make are: Worm Poop Fertilizer, Bird Feeders, Tote Bags and fireplace burning logs. Check out the TerraCycle website for more info.
