The World Environmental Organization has made available a recycling database that provides advice on how to extend the life of pretty much any household item you can think of. Given our economic circumstances, this could be useful for saving more than the environment.
A couple of Energy 2.0′s favorites:
.Baseball Bats:
• Use for a plant support.
• Keep in bedroom in case of an intruder.
Hairdryer:
• Cut off electrical cord and let kids use for Dress-Up.
• Let children use as a space laser.
Washing Machine:
• Detach glass bubble from door of front-loading washing machine, wash thoroughly and use as a salad bowl.
Energy 2.0 wants it’s readers to be as efficient as possible. That’s why we bring you stories from around the Web that help you live the life you want without increasing your carbon footprint. From our recent travels on the information superhighway, we’re pleased to note many other fine media outlets are also sharing information on keeping it green close to your body.
One of Energy 2.0′s favorite political sites, The Huffington Post, has figured readers might be all caught up on Barack Obama and ready for some other useful info. If you’re reading this article from the campus of one our fine educational institutions here in Cambridge, you’ll find this article on how to make your own hacky sack a must read.
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Eco-friendly moving? According to the New York Times, it’s already here. Best of all, you won’t have all those UHaul Boxes making your new place look like a warehouse for the next year or so.
They also stack a lot better than the random boxes you get from the local liquor store.
For those of you in the Boston area, check out Rentacrate, located in Waltham, MA. For everyone else, go to GreenMovers.com to see if there’s an ec0-friendly moving company near you.
