Environment

March 23, 2007

Twin Bucket Recycle Bin

Simple Human

The appliance of the year – for me anyway. I mean, I have kept garbage under the sink and recycling by the back door in a paper bag for so long, always thinking I need a better system, but never taking the time. This is a good idea.

March 23, 2007

Where do I recycle?

KITCHEN

The Ecopod

A georgous little recycling appliance from BMW. A bit pricey, but hopefully it will be a huge success, thus becoming less expensive.

CURBSIDE

Have your Blue Box, paper and cardboard on the curb before 7am on your trash day. If your trash is picked up twice a week, have it out on the first pick-up day. If it’s three times a week, have it out on the last pick-up day. Rinse all plastic containers and glass bottles and jars.

DROP – OFF / MAIL IN

ELECTRONICS

Staples
Staples.com
The Body Shop
100 Cambridgeside Place
(617) 621-0446
Verizon
Charitable
Earth Protection
RecycleCellPhones.com

MOTOR OIL

280 Highland Street
(617) 635-4959
315 Western Avenue
(617) 635-4959
58 Dana Avenue
(617) 635-4959
320 East Eagle Street
(617) 635-4959
Auto Zone
(617) 989-3841
Pep Boys
(781) 461-8880

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES

City of Boston Household Hazardous Waste Day Program
(617) 635-4959
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
1 Hill Avenue, Braintree
(781) 380-7100

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good links
Massachusetts Recycling Coalition
Earth911
Recycle Now

March 23, 2007
Fireplace Alternative
These are efficient, portable, nice-to-nature and (most important to some), beautifully designed. Oh, and expensive too.
Qrater $1676

Europa75

Balance

Geniol Fireplace

Spark Fire Ribbon

Tabletop Fireplace $350

March 23, 2007
Company Philosophy
ModuTile
modular flooring is a versatile way to customize and re-define space on a budget. Made from cork (a beautiful and renewable material) ModuTiles feel good on your feet and tread lightly on the planet.

12 Tile Set = $180.00

Designers: Jaime Salm, Hannah Berkin-Harper

Description
Create rugs, runners or cover entire floors with the texture and warmth of cork ModuTiles. Each set of six tan, and six chocolate cork shaped tiles covers 12 square feet and comes with peel and stick adhesive tabs for temporary installation. Rotate tiles to configure fun and flexible patterns and cover old, chipped or stained ceramic, linoleum, concrete or wood for a fresh look. Replace modules as needed or install them permanently with standard cork flooring adhesives and finishes. Coat them with waxes, oils or stains for color and greater durability.

Environment / Social
Renewable + Recyclable + Closed Loop Manufacturing

Materials: Made from reconstituted cork

Design: Modularity enables the replacement of damaged tiles and provides color and texture where it is needed.

Origin: Made in the USA from Portuguese Cork

March 23, 2007
Vintage Lumber
Reused wood from old buildings and barns range in age from 50-200 years old.

Oak, Chestnut, Yellow Pine, Heart Pine, White Pine, Berkshire Blend, Hemlock and Poplar.

March 23, 2007
MIO

Color Options
Natural, White, Mint and Orange

Environment / Social
Renewable + Recycled Content + Recyclable + Closed Loop Manufacturing

Materials
Made from 100% post and pre-consumer waste paper

Measurments
12 x 12
Height: 2.25 in Thickness: .04 in

Price
$28.00/12 tile pack

March 23, 2007
Jaga

Low-H2O heat exchanger
- of pure copper and aluminium, totally non-corrosive

- A 30 year guarantee

- pressure tested: 20 bar

- supplied as standard with extended air vent with transparent synthetic drain tube.

- with dirt-repellent and dust-proof lacquer in graphite grey (RAL 7024)

- high heat output achieved with normal and lower flow temperatures

- efficient: rapid heating up speed due to super low water content

- the optimal combination of convection and radiation

March 23, 2007
11 – 25% of new homebuyers are willing to spend up to 25% extra for a eco-friendly or ‘green’ building.

This great news for the environment’s future means that the mainstream is recognizing and accepting the human responsibility factor.

Green Houses
- use sustainable materials, designs and technology
- use less energy, water, and natural resources
- creates less waste
- are healthier and more comfortable

And of course, houses that require less fuel for energy will save home owners a significant amount of money over time.

Feb 7 2007

MIO

Color Options
Natural, White, Mint and Orange
Environment / Social
Renewable + Recycled Content + Recyclable + Closed Loop Manufacturing
Materials
Made from 100% post and pre-consumer waste paper
Measurments
12 x 12
Height: 2.25 in Thickness: .04 in
Price
$28.00/12 tile pack

Feb 2 2007
Vintage Lumber
Reused wood from old buildings and barns range in age from 50-200 years old.
Jan 21 2007
ModuTile
This modular flooring is a versatile way to customize and re-define space on a budget. Made from cork (a beautiful and renewable material) ModuTiles feel good on your feet and tread lightly on the planet.

12 Tile Set = $180.00

Jan 21 2007
Enviroglas
This is 100% recycled glass terrazzo for remodeling or constructing decorative surfaces and counter tops.
There are lots of color possibilities, because the pigmented epoxy resin in fully customizable.

Jan 04 2007
Ecoforms
EcoForms™ products — a smart and sustainable choice for gardeners and growers alike. Available in a wide range of simple and elegant forms.

Jan 8, 2007
The Ecopod
A gorgeous little recycling appliance from BMW. A bit pricey, but hopefully it will be a huge success, thus becoming less expensive.