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9 tips for eco-friendly Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping

AGreenLiving

Watch packaging When it comes to gifting, watch out for extra packaging, especially plastic foam and molded, unrecyclable plastic. Consider buying items in bulk, as long as they have less packaging and won’t go to waste. Look for companies that ship using recyclable materials, too.

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How Dell and Levi's envision the future of repair

GreenBiz

There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. It’s called on all of my home [economics] skills, all of my ability to prototype and ideate using just the materials around my house, which has been a really exciting exercise," Dillinger said.

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Daily Eco-friendly Practices: Saving the Environment while Cutting Costs

The Environmental Blog

Activities: Challenges to reduce household waste, workshops on upcycling and zero-waste living, and community events to share tips and experiences. Start by choosing products with minimal packaging or those packaged in recyclable materials. For home parties or picnics, opt for compostable plates and utensils.

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How Dell and Levi's envision the future of repair

Business Green

"I've been involved in recycling materials for a long time, but seeing it firsthand in that kind of environment was kind of daunting," Boyd said. "I There's got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled.

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How Dell and Levi’s envision the future of repair

AGreenLiving

There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. “It’s called on all of my home [economics] skills, all of my ability to prototype and ideate using just the materials around my house, which has been a really exciting exercise,” Dillinger said.

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How Dell and Levi’s envision the future of repair

AGreenLiving

There’s got to be a better design solution to address end of life, how [products] can easily be refurbished, upcycled and disassembled. “It’s called on all of my home [economics] skills, all of my ability to prototype and ideate using just the materials around my house, which has been a really exciting exercise,” Dillinger said.