You may have seen Roost’s recycled vases, which got a lot of coverage recently. But Roost also makes these boxes, available as a set of three nesting cylinders. They are made from recycled magazines and newspapers from all over the world. They also makes some intriguing drink coasters. Available from Elsewares for $44 per set.
ReAir Refillable Duster
October 20, 2004 by 2 Comments
This is a refillable, pressurized air duster, used for cleaning computers and other electronics. It can be refilled using a standard bike pump, by attaching the pump to the valve at the back of the can. This is more efficient and less wasteful than the conventional disposable air dusters. According Adam Fields, who tested the… [Continue Reading]
Innocuous and Efficient: Stapleless Staplers
August 1, 2004 by 3 Comments
Stapleless Staplers are a more efficient way to bind paper. The models available today are designed for small binding tasks (5-7 pages max). The stapler seen above is available for about $21 from Amazon. Other models are be seen here.
Tree-Free Information Sites
July 29, 2004 by Leave a Comment
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Rebinder by Sustainable Group
July 28, 2004 by 1 Comment
The Sustainable Group produce a binder made of a durable material that is 35-40% recycled post consumer corrugated cardboard. We are not fans of vinyl, the material usually used to make binders, so these binders are a welcome alternative. The binders have resuable covers that are replaceable because they are attached to the metal spine… [Continue Reading]
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