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

AGreenLiving

Anyone who has made efforts to go zero-waste or plastic-free knows how difficult it can be to maintain those goals while finding meaningful presents for loved ones. 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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Eco Method Interiors marries environmental science and design

AGreenLiving

Traditional construction, home improvement and interior design are fraught with waste , chemicals and carbon release. While these clients wanted to look out for the health of children in the space, they also wanted to pay attention to the health of the planet by avoiding waste and upcycling where possible.

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

The Environmental Blog

Repurposing items around your home can also significantly reduce waste; an old t-shirt can become a cleaning rag, and glass jars can serve as excellent storage solutions. Additionally, making recycling a routine practice by separating recyclables from your trash encourages responsible waste management.

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How Dell and Levi's envision the future of repair

Business Green

Fast fashion and high-performance fabrics have compounded waste by accelerating the output of apparel that's virtually impossible to recycle. The problem is shared across industries, including in electronics, which make up the world's fastest-growing waste stream.

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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.