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Sustainable Office Gifts: A Guide For Green Holiday Shopping

Green Business Bureau

Use what you already have around the home or office to create a chic upcycled organizer! Gifting your work bestie a second hand copy of your favorite book or a book on a topic that they adore makes for a truly thoughtful gift. For the Organizers. Find endless DIY bookmark ideas on Pinterest. For the Fitness Buffs.

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Greentown Labs Member Milestones — February 2023

Greentown Labs

Carbon Upcycling Technologies , a Carbon to Value Initiative Year 2 participant, received $4.4M Black Girls Do Engineer ’s CEO Kara Branch released her first book , “What is S.T.E.M.?” Learn about how you can take action with our members or apply for startup membership !

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The best eco-friendly gifts for your grandparents

AGreenLiving

Upcycled cribbage board For the grandparent who enjoys classic game time, give the gift of cribbage with the added benefit of reusing materials off the street. The Upcycled Cribbage Board from Art of Play is made from maple and other hardwoods. The unique inlay in the top is created using upcycled skateboards.

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250 Bishopsgate: Bringing nature into a London building

Business Green

To keep up the feeling that you're in the middle of the jungle, there's an old Jeep that has been upcycled into a meeting room. It's no boring meeting for those who manage to book out the Jeep. Then there's the impressive living wall that is more a work of art.

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Career change? Making a living from weaving

Low Impact

I was teaching in higher ed, but also running an upcycling dressmaking business. I learnt from youtube videos, plus a very good book – A Handweaver’s Pattern Book – the Handweaver’s Bible. Just a bit about you – what were you doing before this? I thought we could get sheep to provide the wool.

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Style & Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Decor Tips to Upgrade Your Space

Green Business Bureau

Upcycle Items You Already Own. Some examples of functional pieces are candles, books, mason jars (which can be used as vases), and of course, live plants, which can help purify the air. This gives an old piece a new life and keeps it out of the landfill. – Callista Faye Creative. Pick Versatile Decor and Furnishings.

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Eco Method Interiors marries environmental science and design

AGreenLiving

Office and clubhouse in San Antonio, TX This project incorporated recycled paper countertops, furniture and art pieces made from reclaimed wood, non-toxic wallpaper, recycled PET area rugs and pre-loved books and accessories. The space is also adorned with VOC-free paint and 100% linen curtains.