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Shanga Christmas Tree Decorations Recycle Hopes

Photo: Shanga.org These beautiful Christmas stars were made in Tanzania by a small company with a heartwarming story. The stars are made of recycled materials. They come in 15 different colours, are affordable and going like hotcakes. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Environmental Theme at the Royal College of Art Summer Show

All Images by B. Alter: Kranium Bicycle Helmets The annual summer show for graduate students at the Royal College of Art in London is a chance to see what the brightest and best students in their fields are thinking about. In the past there have always been a few environmental projects: the bicycle carrier bag featured on the Apprentice , the tree listening device and the jewellery made out of

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Handmade Eco Jewellery Hits the Mainstream

Image by B. Alter: Ute Decker Ethical jewellery is hitting the mainstream now. There are more and more designers working with ethical materials and the public is becoming more interested and concerned about the provenance of their jewels. This year, London Jewellery Week featured ESSENCE , a whole section of beautiful eco, ethical jewellery styles to suit every taste and price range. The mix of offerings was a reflection of the whole show: There were some conventional eco designers and some way-out pieces. No longer is ethic… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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