A manifesto for a radically different philosophy and practice of manufacture and environmentalism "Reduce, reuse, recycle" urge environmentalists; in other words, do more with less in order to minimize damage. As William McDonough and Michael Braungart argue in their provocative, visionary book, however, this approach perpetuates a one-way, ...
A murderer is abroad in the picturesque village of Lochdubh, Scotland, and dogged policeman Hamish Macbeth is determined to find out who it is, even if it costs him his job--which it might.
Sweet Treats has a broad appeal to knitters who are looking for alternative and less time-consuming needle-art projects as well as to DIY fans of recycled clothing, since the majority of the books projects use felt that is made from old sweaters and other garments. The reader will learn how to select the best knitted wool for felting, the best way ...
What if everybody threw away old bottles and newspapers, littering the world with glass and plastic and tin cans that should be recycled and made into new products? Mr. Jones is a teacher who sets a good example for kids by separating his trash for recycling. When he takes them on a class trip to a recycling plant they learn the value of recycling ...
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, Michael Recycle tells the adventures of a young superhero whose power allows him to teach people about recycling. After cleaning up a town, the people declare: "To Michael Recycle! The green-caped crusader, our super-green hero, the planet's new savior!"
Previously Announced. Recycle. Restore. Repurpose. This unique book inspires art, creation, and environmentalism with 50 projects that transform yesterday's trash into today's stylish and useful objects. Using found, discarded, and cast-off items as a foundation-from old computer cases, soda cans, and record album covers to foam packing-readers ...
The jewellery techniques introduced include the basics of wirework and soldering, but go beyond the typical jewellery book to include mixed-media applications such as sewing, plaster work and the altering of found objects.Pieces include brooches, pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and belts. In making their own inspired pieces, the reader ...
This book is suitable for ages 3 to 9 years. The author combines her intuitive sense of each child's need for self-expression and interaction with nature with her wealth of imaginative experiences. All the projects use recyclable, reusable, household materials and/or items found in nature.
A nonfiction picture book introduction to how glass, paper, aluminum, and plastic are recycled. Pen and wash illustrations accompany the text which takes readers step-by-step through the recycling process.
Eco-consciousness has changed the cars we buy, the way we build houses, the food we eat, and now it's becoming a major trend in crafting. In "Sewing Green DIYer" Betz White presents 25 sewing projects for home and family made out of re purposed materials (such as blankets and pillow covers sewn from reclaimed, felted sweaters; lounge pants ...
From Shoshana Berger and Grace Hawthorne, the handywomen behind "ReadyMade" magazine, comes "a partly serious, partly humorous look at materials we usually discard" ("Publishers Weekly")--a practical guide to creating 50 fun, simple-to-make, innovative projects out of ordinary household objects. 200 color photos.
Using easy-to-follow techniques, a box of broken china turns into a gorgeous mosaic clock, or milk cartons transform into gleaming Christmas ornaments. Includes more than 200 projects, all accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions, and a full-color photo of each finished project. 200 photos.
Become a makeover master with these stylish and environmentally friendly ideas for bedroom decorations, storage solutions, and even furniture. Dream Bedrooms contains twelve projects to transform every child's bedroom using recycled materials. From a shoebox treasure chest and candy-wrapper stained glass to a plastic-bag pennant and papier-mache ...
"AlternaCrafts" is a hip and fun craft book with an "indie spirit." Its 20-plus quirky projects and funky, bold graphic design target teenagers and twenty-somethings (as well as older crafters open to newfangled ways) who want to make their own unique mark on the world. Among the projects are a Jean-ius Bag (made from a pair of old jeans); Vegan ...
Discover wonderful old ingenuity in this clever guide that's packed with ideas to help you extend the life of household objects. Each month more than 2 million readers turn to "Yankee" magazine for its resourceful advice, traditional wisdom, and inspired creativity. The editors at the magazine have honed ingenuity to a fine art, and now they show ...
Textile lovers will delight in this inspiring book that shows how to turn vintage fabrics into beautiful garments and lovely accessories. It includes tips on working with fragile, stained and tired textiles, and overflows with creative ways to mix the old with the new.
Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan. If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby Gilroy Park. CAN they do it? Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly -- along with readers -- a lesson in place value. And facts about recycling ...
Leisure Arts presents a wonderful collection of home decorating and gift giving ideas. These all-new projects are divided into four sections: Holidays, Gifts, Home Decor, and Just for Fun. One of the many creative projects is a Valentine gift box made from a painted, fast-food sandwich carton embellished with newspaper roses and elegant bows for ...
Danny Seo, the eco-conscious and creative wonder kid presents fun and eco-friendly ideas for creating beautiful gifts, wrapping, and tags from everyday materials. Seo's brand, Simply Green, is a way of living that embraces certain rules - Be Authentic, Be Resourceful, Be Simple, Be Unexpected, Be Truthful, and Be an Individual. In "Simply Green: ...
The story of an extremely profitable, working sustainable farm. Includes 155 color illustrations and detailed instructions to help readers towards a model of sustainability.
Using such materials as paper, plastic, metal, and cloth usually consigned to the recycling bin or the garbage can, a master crafter presents 40 craft projects that show budding artists how to make something beautiful and save the planet at the same time.
Don't throw away that leftover gift paper--"Trash to Treasure Christmas" features more than 100 economical projects featuring materials that would normally be discarded after the holidays. Full-color photos.
Attractive color illustrations and easy-to-follow text combine to present factual information that younger boys and girls will readily absorb and understand. " The Three Ras: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle " is one in a series of four entertaining "What Do You Know About? " books, for very young children. It describes the ways in which kids and their ...
Luxurious linens, lovely old lace, charming chenille and cross stitch and timeless textiles: collectors who love beautiful antique fabrics and seamstresses who have classic clothing they would like to recycle will find inspiration in this book. There is something for everyone here, including: an exquisite christening gown adorned with lace; a ...
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