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How to Waste Not, Want Not with TerraCycle

How to Waste Not, Want Not with TerraCycle

Anne Marie November 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Since 2001, TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky has been working hard to eliminate the idea of “waste.” The idea behind the company is to figure out how to repurpose waste, especially hard to recycle waste. They have literally repurposed billions of pieces of waste through innovative programs and partnering with conscientious companies, organizations and individuals. In their own words, “TerraCycle offers free recycling programs funded by brands, manufacturers, and retailers around the world to help you collect and recycle your hard-to-recycle waste.” Read More

Filed Under: Building Materials, Green, Resources

GravityLight Sustainable LED Lighting

GravityLight Sustainable LED Lighting

Anne Marie October 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

What if I told you there is a light on the market powered by a bag of rocks (or sand or anything of mass that fits)? As the bag descends it activates a generator through a gearbox which provides direct electrical power for a single LED. Not only that, up to 4 lights can be connected to the main unit and are powered by that same bag of dirt. GravityLight sustainable lighting power is determined by the weight of bag filler. And aside from a noble mission to provide lighting to those that don’t have safe or economic access to it, GravityLight is a clever off-grid, non-solar, emergency light for people in the first world as well. Read More

Filed Under: Green, Lighting

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