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Category Archives: Recycling
Got junk electronics?
Please do not throw them away and contaminate out water supply with toxic chemicals. If you live in the ATL area- here is an event near downtown: Hi all – this coming Saturday Aug 15 take your old electronic equipment … Continue reading
Posted in Green Events, Recycling
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Recycling in Atlanta Update
One of my recycling partners in crime forwarded this message to me. Even thought commodities are down (especially for recycling) they are still getting some money for them and they are not going into the landfill. Please read on to … Continue reading
Cycle of Life- Weekend Project
Each spring we plant a new garden at our home and last year we bought a bunch of herbs and a few vegetables from a local nursery for our herb garden. The rest of the herb garden was created from … Continue reading
Posted in DIY projects, Recycling
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“Dad the builder”
Every father wants to be able to take care of and provide for their family. That is their job. Secretly, most dads don’t mind being compared to a superhero by their kids. If your spouse calls you Superman, I guess … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob the builder, green, recycle, reduce, reuse, sustainable, sustainable building, waste
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New Year’s Resolutions – Green Resolution #1
Happy New Year! I have been having fun bringing in the New Year with my family. The boys are excited about the New Year because I have the day off in the middle of the week, but are not old … Continue reading
Treecycle your Christmas tree
Tis the day after Christmas. Whichever holiday that you celebrate during this season, we hope that you enjoyed it and the time with your family and friends. As you are winding down from Christmas, consider what to do with all … Continue reading
20 Tips for a Sustainable Holiday
I was a the gym of all places and saw a mini display on recycling and sustainable practices. I had just finished working out so I can gathered some of the materials since I thought that they would be useful … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, GA, green, holiday cards, Holidays, Recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainable, trash, tree
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Recycling during the holidays
I guess that re-gifting could be considered green, however re-purposing of materials can be even more fun. I really don’t know why I go out and buy things for my sons for Christmas when they have more fun with that … Continue reading
Green present wrapping 101
This post may just be for men (most women have bought and wrapped all of their gifts by now since they are more responsible). I am proud of myself. I actually bought my wife’s presents before Christmas Eve. She is … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Recycling
Tagged Atlanta, Christmas, green, recycle, reuse, SawHorse, sustainable
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Green Holiday Cards
Just finished writing holiday cards for all of my clients. My hand it tired, which is a good sign that many people have trusted their houses with my team. The first batch of cards is going out to all of … Continue reading
Posted in Design/ Build Solutions, Recycling
Tagged Christmas, green, holiday cards, recycle
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The Green 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover
This last weekend we had a booth at the Enviro Expo in Atlanta, GA. It was promoting recycling and other environmentally friendly practices. I had the pleasure of speaking (the title of my presentation is listed below) and encourage people … Continue reading
Posted in Recycling
Tagged Atlanta, green, recycle, reduce, reuse, sustainable, trash
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