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Western Container Sales: Creating Value Through Upcycling and Waste Reduction

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Their promotion of reuse, a noteworthy green business practice, avoids the energy-intensive scrap metal recycling process as well as conserves energy and virgin material that would otherwise be used to make new containers. and Canada. Eliminating Waste.

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Latest Adidas shoe uses upcycled materials to avoid waste

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The new shoes feature an upcycled upper with a breathable Gore-Tex waterproof membrane and Three Stripes Boost technology with responsive cushioning that provides bounce-back energy return as you walk. Meanwhile, the upcycled parts use leftover materials from past product drops. Adidas Images via Adidas.

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This collapsible cooler is insulated with upcycled coconut fiber

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Fortuna Cools recently announced the launch of the Nutshell Cooler, a collapsible cooler made using upcycled coconut fiber sourced from the Philippines and designed to outperform plastic. Since the liners use recycled PET, there are no virgin plastic components to the coolers either.

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How to Build and Retrofit a Sustainable Home

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RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. In fact, creating products from recycled steel utilizes 40% less water and reduces mining wastes by 97%. RECYCLED PLASTIC. BIO-BASED AND RECYCLED INSULATION. minority and women-owned suppliers).

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This fashion boutique in India is crafted from recycled materials

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Located in Gujarat, India, this boutique shop designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio is completely made out of recycled materials. The designer chose these specific upcycled materials for both their longevity and their aesthetics. See the rest here: This fashion boutique in India is crafted from recycled materials.

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Cheops Observatory frames views of the Great Pyramid of Giza

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Earth bricks , upcycled materials and local craftsmanship combine in the Cheops Observatory, a new residence designed by Paris-based architecture firm Studio Malka. Traditional windows and shutters were recycled from the village; the operable triangular roof was handcrafted by a Giza desert tribe.

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

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Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Items made from wood, glass, metal, leather, or marble age beautifully (and move quickly on AptDeco) — and the lived-in look is what makes a home go from cool to cozy. Upcycle Items You Already Own. Go Vintage.