It's most definitely bikini time, and our friends over at Crafty Crafty are getting busy with the scissors to turn old t-shirts into stunning beachwear. If you're prepared to do a small amount of chopping and sewing, a bikini is one of the easiest items to make, and using old fabrics is a great way to recycle, whilst avoiding buying mass-produced garments in the process.
Following this ten step tutorial you can turn any t-shirt into a sizzling bikini that'll go down a storm on the beach. I'd love to try embroidering mine once the transformation had been made, possibly sewing on some sequins, too. Or how about tie-dying the fabric first?
From everyone's favourite search engine come these cute, colourful ergonomic and best of all recycled wireless computer mice; a great sign that the company is serious about its green pledges and tackle the growing problem of e-waste.
The mini wireless mouse is made completely out of recycled plastic and a nice touch is the integrated WiFi dongle for instant USB connectivity. They've even ensured the packaging it comes in; an all too common oversight in the so-called 'green' products that land on my desk! Available in red or blue (no green!) at $19.20 at the Google Store
With Boris now officially elected Mayor of London, we might as well put aside our fears about his shaky green record and focus on his twin solutions to climate change: cycling and recycling.
Cycling to the shops is a great way to a greener life, so the first thing you'll need is a good sturdy basket. My favourite is this one, which is made from old packing tape - what a great way to (re)cycle! Two straps attach it to your bike, and it'll fit most styles. £14 at Hen & Hammock.
As the glitterati flock to France to celebrate another year of movie success at the Cannes Film Festival, the UK is getting ready for a film extravaganza of its own, with a much more environmental focus: the Can Film Festival.
The festival, whose main aim is to encourage more people to recycle drinks cans, kicks off at Leicester Square's Prince Charles Cinema on Thursday (8th May) before transfering to Glasgow and Manchester on 15th and 22nd May. There'll be a free screening of Leonardo Di Caprio's 11th Hour (first come first served), and the organisers would be delighted if you'd bring a drinks can along for recycling...
No prizes for guessing what these funky bangles were in a previous life; the 'focus' cuffs are part of a range that takes used camera components and turns them into stylish, simple accessories with a chunky, retro touch.
Designer Craig Arnold, the man behind re:vision, is crazy about everything to do with cameras, recycling and polishing. He makes his re:vision accessories by hand in Adelaide Australia, giving these old-school cameras an entirely new focus. New re:vision pieces appear on the Oye Modern website each week, selling from around AU $190
[Via The Alternative Consumer]
We throw away so many things without a second's thought that we often miss great possibilities for re-using them, often in really inventive ways. Here's a handy list of ideas that give a new lease of life to all manner of things that are normally seen as 'junk'. After reading these suggestions you'll probably feel guilty about having to throw anything away ever again. Feel free to tell us your own!
1. Dry Cleaning Bags: Use to pack suits, dresses and other glad-rags when travelling; this will help protect it from wrinkles when packing. When storing the bags make sure to keep them safely out of reach of children, as they really are that dangerous.
2. Butter Wrappers: Once you've removed a block of butter from its wrapping, place the wrapping in a plastic container or bag and refrigerate. Use it to grease baking pans - very useful when you run out of foil!
3. Business Cards: Use the other side to label storage boxes and tubs and tape to the outside of the lid or side so you can see at a glance what the container is holding.
Follow the jump for more tips!
[Via Tipnut]
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Here's some good news for the green chocoholics among you: luxury British chocolatier Montezuma is ensuring that from now on its packaging will be 100% recycled and recyclable.
The new packaging -- which is every bit as bright, funky and gift-able as it always has been -- uses biodegradable materials, where possible and includes FSC certified cardboard, starch based materials for liners and product windows. Montezuma's have also used water-based inks and varnishes in place of traditional UV based products, which ensures the packaging breaks down faster. Great to know another of my personal favourites is embracing some responsible principles.
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