#Reuse Industry Overlooked While Recycling Blossoms : TreeHugger
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By Sami Grover, Carrboro, NC (click treehugger link for article)
But Reuse Alliance is looking to change that! :)
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Drum Roll
44 gallon drums are manually upgraded at Dharavi for re-use on a large scale. I met with a sharply dressed businessman who has been in the the trade for two generations. He explained how numerous corporates like Pidilite (who produce Fevicol) provide annual contracts for their services. Used drums are hand-scrubbed with caustic soda, beaten smooth and re-rimmed to be returned to their suppliers ready for re-branding and re-use. I observed that the final interior polishing is done using a mop-like tool that has made from fabric scraps discarded from elsewhere in Dharavi – resourcefulness at play right throughout the processing sequence.
Also interesting to note the conducive layout of this industrious compound. Goods arrive along a major road which can host delivery trucks and vehicles then processing occurs deeper within the area in units of varying sizes.
Linda Construction (@ReuseAlliance NC member) helps to connect #reusable items to local nonprofits via @News14Charlotte
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News 14 | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES | Fort Bragg's garbage becomes other groups' treasure
Upcycling At Its Best: A Recycled Cup Canopy
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"One of the main principles of permaculture is that 'the problem is the solution.'
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If some of us would just put forth the extra effort, I think we'd all find things like this could spark our personal creativity and -- dare I say --- be fun.
Sharing some pictures from CAN Green event at #hortpark this wkend
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It was my first visit to hortpark.
What a sunday crowd. Was on duty and gathered quite a few deeds. HA =)
Btw, saw a very romantic spot when i first stepped into the lobby. Check out the last photo.
Imaging, Christmas, or V day =) Such ambient environment and scenic view.
berlin, with few walls
From The New York Times:
ON LOCATION: Berlin, With Few Walls The artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset transformed a former water-pumping station in a quiet suburb into a home and studio.
re | use of one of four existing air vents as an imbedded bathtub.
Charity Shoe Collection - Reuse & Recycle
Today we heard that some parents didn't know about our shoe collection. What? You need to get busy and find any old pair of shoes that you have lying around. They will all be Reused or Recycled by local charities. You've got one more day to bring them in.
House Challenge - Fairfield & Scott are virtually neck and neck in this competition, but there's still hope for Miur & Flemming - You're not too far behind.
So far 740 paris have been donated. How about a final burst...could we make 1000?
Mr Gaskell's been working tirelessly this week to collect, count & box all of these shoes. But I'm sure be happy to work extra hard tomorrow when the final flood of footwear arrives. 
