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Themed Nomination Winners – Back to School

September 1, 2010 by Kootsac

Many thanks for the nominations I received for this week’s theme ‘Back to School’ Without further ado here are the amazing winners: Another great lunch bag idea was nominated by BululuStudio. Fused and Reused! Reusable lunch bag cleverly constructed by Copabananas from recycled plastic bags Such another excellent use of  recycled plastic from DebbieAremDesigns: Recycled [...]

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STOP! Don’t Throw It Away!

August 29, 2010 by fashiongreentbags

Most of us are aware of the perils of consumerism and have made conscious decisions to buy used or not buy at all. We frequent our thrift stores and garage sales and use sites like Etsy (Eco Etsy, that is) to find goods made from “trash”. We use Freecycle, Craigslist and Ebay to find items [...]

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Featured Member: Alex Keller

July 28, 2010 by feltsassy

Alex Keller How did you get started in your chosen craft? I have made jewelry on and off for years, so it is something I have gone back to. I think it all started with friendship bracelets back in college. How do you make your craft or etsy store eco friendly? I use vintage and [...]

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Featured Member: Ojamiya

July 14, 2010 by feltsassy

Ojamiya How did you get started in your chosen crafts? I’ve been interested in Japan for years and I admire the Asian cultures for their resourcefulness and minimalism. Learning about and sharing the crafts and bento making is just a natural extension. How do you make your craft or etsy store eco friendly? I’m learning [...]

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Featured Member: Oblue

July 7, 2010 by feltsassy

Oblue How did you get started in your chosen craft? I started my business (officially) in August 2009. Before I was knocking pieces up for friends and family and things kind of starting moving on their own. I have an artistic background with a degree in Fine Art (specializing in painting and textiles) but had [...]

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Freecycle-More Than Just a Place to Recycle

June 13, 2010 by fashiongreentbags

Founded on May 1, 1993 by Deron Beal Freecycle has grown from a single location in Tuscon, Arizona to an international organization having chapters in 85 countries.  Whether you’re in need of  something or having something you need to get rid of that’s just too good for the landfill, Freecycle has a few guidelines in [...]

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Featured Member: Fabula

June 9, 2010 by feltsassy

Fabula How did you get started in your chosen craft? I was born and grew up in Russia, where we learn sewing, cooking and making things at school. I was always making my own accessories and clothes (there wasn’t much in shops in the USSR!). When I moved to Ireland 12 years ago, and couldn’t [...]

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Eco tips from the city

June 5, 2010 by moonbeads

I’m impressed by all you back to the land and off the grid people. But I was raised in a city and that is where I am happiest. I tried living on a farm. It made me very anxious. But I have found it pretty easy to use eco friendly practices here, as do many [...]

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