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Turning Printed Words into (Non-Literary) Works of Art

A recycled-paper necklace by Devi Chand. Photo: hippie kingdom . Feeling the weight of a book in my hands, flipping back through its pages to re-read a particularly crucial or well-written paragraph, using a bookmark to hold my place while I ponder what I’ve just read — those are some of the things I still love about reading. But with e-books fast on the rise, it’s time to think, however reluctantly, about what will happ… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Turning Printed Words into (Non-Literary) Works of Art

Waterproof Ceylon Paper Pottery Made From Sand, Paper & Recycled Wood

Images: Ceylon Paper Pottery Regular ceramics are pretty energy-intensive products , though there’s a number of innovative alternatives (like no-fire tiles or crockery made from recycled post-consumer and post-industrial waste). But what about paper-based pottery? Well, the company Ceylon Paper Pottery has their tasteful version of fair-trade, sustainable and biodegradable pottery — made from waste wood, recycled paper and sand, without toxic chemicals or varnishes — and is actual… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Waterproof Ceylon Paper Pottery Made From Sand, Paper & Recycled Wood