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Kintsugi: Repairing Pottery Art [Video]

August 1July 31Posted in DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged broken pottery, ceramic, green living, green solutions, infographic, japanese art, kintsugi, repair, repurpose, video2 Comments

Kintsugi: Repairing Pottery Art [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery and transforming it into a new work of art with gold, the traditional metal used in Kintsugi. The name of the technique is derived from the words “Kin” (golden) and “tsugi” (joinery), which translate to mean “golden repair.” The scars and cracks of the broken ceramic become the focus and turn the object into something unique and exquisite.

If you’ve broken your favorite ceramic dish and want an elegant repair solution, follow this guide to making your own Kintsugi art. All you need is a few items and our step-by-step video tutorial below.

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DIY Succulent Garden Wall [Video+Infographic]

July 10July 9Posted in Garden & NatureTagged diy, garden, garden wall, home decor, infographic, succulent, succulent garden, tips, urban gardening, video2 Comments

Succulents are a great way to add freshness to any space. From table centerpieces to suspended terrariums, these small thick-leaved desert plants have made their way onto the home decor scene in more ways than one. If you’re looking to add some color or interest to a wall in your home, a succulent wall garden might be just what you need. Instead of framing a picture, why not a whole garden?

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How to Make a Terrarium in 5 Easy Steps [Video+Infographic]

February 17February 13Posted in DIY, Garden & NatureTagged diy, garden, gardening, green thumb, home decor, infographic, step by step, succulents, terrarium, tips, tutorial, video3 Comments

DIY: Terrarium [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

If you’re interested in testing out your green thumb, but don’t have the space to do so, a DIY terrarium is just what you need. These mini tabletop gardens are fun to create and are a great way to perk up your indoor space.

In addition to being enjoyable and decorative, terrariums are also easy to care for and simply beautiful. It’s a DIY win-win. Whether you’re looking for a decor element to bring the outdoors in or a unique gift idea, consider making a DIY terrarium.

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Green Documentaries: Circular Economy

April 12April 11Posted in MediaTagged circular economy, green business, media, online documentary, Recycling, sustainability, sustainable business, video, zero wasteLeave a comment

Reblogged from MyTree.TV

Businesses around the globe produce nearly as much waste as they do product — almost 110 million tons annually in the US alone. Washington State spent more than 500 million dollars on waste disposal, recycling, and composting in 2009. But what is the real cost to business and the community?

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Microfibers [Video]

March 14March 27Posted in MediaTagged clothes, food chain, microfibers, ocean pollution, plastic pollution, polyester, synthetic materials, the story of microfibers, videoLeave a comment

“Most of us wear synthetic fabrics like polyester every day. Our dress shirts, yoga pants, fleeces, and even underwear are all increasingly made of synthetic materials — plastic, in fact. But these synthetic fabrics, from which 60% of all clothing on earth is made, have a big hidden problem: when they’re washed, they release tiny plastic bits — called microfibers — that flow down our drains, through water treatment plants, and out into our rivers, lakes and oceans by the billions.”

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