Posted: 15 Dec 2009 01:57 PM PST

christmas decorations

An industrious lady in the Philippines creates lovely Christmas decorations from recycled magazines and other recycled papers.

She owns a decor company (Tamilee Industries) and normally creates upscale Christmas decorations, but one day decided to do something with a very BIG pile of magazines she had laying around. And the result was amazing. To her delight, she ended up crafting quite the Christmas flower.

From cut-up strips of paper and special glue, she made flowers like roses and poinsettias, plus different kinds of leaves.

These flowers and leaves were arranged into garlands, wreaths or even Christmas trees.

Leung said the glue helps the paper absorb color and makes it sturdy.

These are washed with dye, in tones of red and green, so that the Christmas decorations are only partially covered by color and the magazine prints are still visible.

The recycled line of Christmas decor is not yet available to consumers and probably won’t be till late next year, but now you know about this fabulous line so that if and when it comes out, you can go have a look at your local Christmas decor shop.

via ABS News

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Recycled Magazine Christmas Decor

Gift The Gift Of Charity This Year

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 10:07 AM PST

charitable donation

Another great reminder today on eco friendly charitable giving. Maybe you have a relative or friend who has literally everything, all the gadgets and such anyone could need or want.

But…

You still want to give them something meaningful and exciting. How about donating money in their name to an organization they care deeply about or are involved with? The Alternative Consumer Blog has a nice list of eco charities that accept name donations and would be glad to receive your financial help.

There are quite a few to choose from. Just get creative and think of what your recipient truly loves and or holds dear, and gift accordingly.

via Alternative Consumer

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Gift The Gift Of Charity This Year

PowerPlus Gazelle Pedal Power Generator

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 08:31 PM PST

Here is a solution that not only becomes an alternative source of energy but something that should keep you fit and healthy as well. The PowerPlus Gazelle Pedal Power Generator runs on pedal power to juice up a 12V battery which should help provide backup power in cases of power failure or for some other use. It comes with an integrated flashlight and a handle that allows you to bring this generator anywhere. The PowerPlus Gazelle Pedal Power Generator retails for about £89.99.

(Source) Ubergizmo

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PowerPlus Gazelle Pedal Power Generator

The Mountain Dew Can Christmas Tree

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 08:21 PM PST

The Mountain Dew Can Christmas Tree

Softdrink in cans have been known to come out with bright and colorful designs mainly to get some attention. But the problem is how to properly dispose of them, recycling of which is an option. And just in case you are too lazy to do that and put waste where they should be, perhaps this Christmas season can bring out the creativity in you. Something like collecting used Mountain Dew cans and structuring them to be your official Christmas tree perhaps?

This exceptional idea was made possible by using hundreds of soda cans. A PVC pipe was used as the backbone, and the cans were glued on to the ends of strips of metal wire. A two liter bottle was used as the top with LED lights used to lighten up the Christmas tree. Now that is one DIY Christmas tree that you may want to try making at home perhaps with a Coke can?

(Source) Gizmo Diva

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The Mountain Dew Can Christmas Tree