My Trash House, from start to finish
Posted 348 days ago

One year, $1,500 and a lot of dumpster diving got me a finished house.

My Trash House, from start to finish
13 super rad things to do with plastic bottles
Posted 446 days ago

Don't just recycle those bottles! Turn them into useful things that'll actually make your life easier (or at least more awesome).

13 super rad things to do with plastic bottles
Cleanup in Cairo, part 1
Posted 455 days ago

The Egyptian revolution created an ad hoc city in Tahrir Square. When it was all over, I joined the volunteers who came to clean up the trash and rebuild Egypt from the gutters up.

Cleanup in Cairo, part 1
The Up-Cycled Skirt!
Posted 479 days ago

I took the worst offenders from my pants collection—two pairs of dusty Carhartts—and upcycled them into a fun and flirty skirt.

The Up-Cycled Skirt!
DIY Mason Jar Chandelier
Posted 482 days ago

Old jars can be more than ironic beer glasses: they can be ironic (and beautiful) light fixtures!

DIY Mason Jar Chandelier
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Overpopulation? Nah.

Overpopulation? Nah.
According to a new report, the world's population is about to start shrinking.
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From Tucson With Love

From Tucson With Love
"This is Tucson. This is the best of Tucson. There is so much goodness and love." Tucson resident and Love&Trash friend Rhiwena Slack shares her photos and words of healing for the recent shootings.
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Act now to stop Monsanto milk

"chota singh's first birthday"
Do you drink organic milk, or know someone who does? Please take a moment to protect its integrity.
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Shockproof iPhone Case v2.0

Shockproof iPhone Case v2.0
I take my own advice and make a too-ugly-to-steal case for a dude who is always dropping his phone. Here's how.
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The Good Guide

A smart decision is easier to make when you have information concerning your choices.
Ever wonder about the real impact of your favorite products? Learn more about your choices with GoodGuide.
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Screw this, Apple.

Screw this, Apple.
3 new ways Apple wants to cheat you, the environment and a whole bunch of factory workers.
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Learn Free

Learn Free
You can educate yourself on just about any subject for free. Here's how to get started.
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Pencil Skirt from an XL T-Shirt

Pencil Skirt from an XL T-Shirt
Can't decide where you stand on the No Pants question? Make this skirt from a t-shirt while you figure it out.
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