It was just about a year ago that we looked at all of the different ways you could use wine bottles and corks to fancy up the garden .

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Flickr Find: Wine Bottle Garden

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This article was written by Mark King, for guardian.co.uk on Wednesday 25th August 2010 16.14 UTC Customers at the UK’s leading supermarkets used 43% fewer carrier bags in 2009-10 than they did in 2006, when figures were first recorded, with 6.1bn single-use bags used in 2009-10 against 10.7bn four years earlier. According to the Waste & Resources Action Programme (Wrap), the amount of material used to make carrier bags has reduced by 39,700 tonnes per year in the past four years, but figures for May 2010 alone indicate that we may be seeing a return to greater usage. Data collected from Asda , Cooperative Group , M&S , Sainsbury’s , Somerfield (now owned by the Cooperative Group), Tesco and Waitrose shows that during the past year, total bag usage in the UK fell by 0.7bn, or 10%.

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Plastic Bag Use Plummets in UK Supermarkets Since 2006

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We can talk about urban density, city planning, and walkability all we want. If folks don’t feel safe, it’s going to be much harder to get them out of their cars

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Safety is Key to True Walkability

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This article was written by Mike Berners-Lee and Duncan Clark, for guardian.co.uk on Thursday 19th August 2010 06.30 UTC The carbon footprint of doing the dishes : Almost zero CO2e : by hand in cold water (but the plates aren’t clean) 540g CO2e : by hand, using water sparingly and not too hot 770g CO2e : in a dishwasher at 55°C 990g CO2e : in a dishwasher at 65°C 8000g CO2e : by hand, with extravagant use of water When it comes to long-standing green-living debates, washing up by hand versus using a dishwasher is right up there with hand-driers versus paper towels .

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What’s the Carbon Footprint of… Doing the Dishes?

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Many big music festivals are sloppy, dirty affairs–trash is strewn all over the place, there are few easy options for recycling and composting, and sustainability is the last thing on attendees’ minds.  But San Francisco’s Outside Lands music festival, a two-day (formerly three day) production in Golden Gate Park, is different. Last year, the festival’s organizers did an impressive job of putting all things green front and center. This year was no different.

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Festival Scene is Green at Outside Lands in San Fran

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It saves resources, saves money, and builds community.

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Reuse by having community "free stores"

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Debbie of life untitled has been using charcoal on her recycling.  She says it’s cheaper than using drawing paper.  It’s a great idea and asks the question: what other recyclables and rubbish can be used as canvasses for art?

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EcoArt: charcoal on recycling

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Originally published in January 2008. Harness your creativity to make something useful and keep something else out of landfill. I like the idea of making unique pieces of furniture for my home, and I like not having to pay (or paying very little) for materials to make something that’s worth more than the sum of its parts.

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Flashback Friday: EcoDIY make a chair

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It’s easy to quench your thirst for greenery when you’ve got a big back yard of your own, but what about apartment-dwellers or folks with just a small porch to work with? Never fear! There are lots of fun ways to add some plant life, even in smaller spaces. 1

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Three Ways to Add Green to Small Spaces

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I’m continually amazed with the insights and advice in the comments around here! We had some great discussion about reducing our dependence on natural gas and on choosing an eco friendly dish soap that was too useful not to highlight! Natural Gas Commenter Jake had a lot to say about conserving natural gas. He suggests: Insulate & seal leaks in ductwork that goes through garages / attics. Let the sun in during the day.

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Reader Tips: Natural Gas and Eco Dish Soap

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