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- Make garbage great : the TerraCycle family guide to a zero-waste lifestyle / by Szaky, Tom.(CARDINAL)494150; Zakes, Albe.(CARDINAL)621131;
Plastics -- Metals -- Paper -- Textiles -- Glass -- Wood -- Rubber -- Organics -- Resources.Includes bibliographic references."In this fun, pop culture exploration, two ecological entrepreneurs examine the materials we use in our daily lives, show how they impact the environment, and provide project ideas--from recycling to upcycling and more--to lessen our impact and protect our world. Jam-packed with information, more than 200 photographs and illustrations, and approximately twenty DIY projects, this engaging, graphic volume shows us how we all can cut down, reuse, and repurpose the garbage we produce. With its easy hands-on design, Garbage Is Great contains information, little known facts, compelling graphics, and colorful illustrations and photos on a variety of common household waste-stream materials: Plastics, Glass and Ceramics, Paper, Wood, Textiles, Metal, Rubber, and Organics. Tom Szaky, the founder of the award-winning nonprofit, environmental company TerraCycle, introduces each and explains what he's learned about it in his personal life and with TerraCycle. He and Albe Zakes then provide a graphic historical timeline of each material's use in commercial goods--from how it's manufactured to what happens when it's throw out--an analysis of its impact on the environment now and tomorrow; suggestions for DIY projects to save it from the trash bin, and lists of helpful resources. They also include sidebars and definitions, fun and quirky facts, lists of reuse ideas, quotes, and illuminating interviews that add depth and insight"- Subjects: Recycling (Waste, etc.); Source separation (Recycling); Refuse and refuse disposal.; Waste minimization.;
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- Furoshiki : the Japanese art of wrapping with fabric / by Le Marec, Aurélie,author.;
The knots -- Furoshiki for carrying things -- Gift wrap -- Decoration and tableware.Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth, and is used to wrap gifts and create bags for carrying things more easily. Once you have learned the basic methods of tying and folding, you can tie furoshiki in different ways to suit the size and shape of the contents within. There is no sewing involved and, using just a square of fabric, Aurélie Le Marec shows you how to wrap all kinds of items from books to guitars and laptops to wine bottles. You can adapt furoshiki to suit items of all shapes and sizes and, with more than 50 furoshiki folds explained with step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions, you can help to reduce waste by making furoshiki part of your everyday life.- Subjects: Textile crafts; Wrapping cloths; Tissus d'emballage;
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- Eco-chic bags : simple sewing projects to make tote bags, purses, gift bags, and more / by Steele, Alicia,author.(CARDINAL)840044;
Includes bibliographical references.About this book -- A note on eco-friendly fabrics -- Sewing tips and FAQs -- Totes -- Bags and purses -- Home décor.Repurpose natural materials into beautifully useful items and reduce your plastic waste in the process with projects for homemade tote bags, grocery bags, gift bags, and more! Eco-Chic Bags offers forty handmade projects with step-by-step instructions and visual aids for popular machine and hand sewing techniques. Appropriate for sewers of all skill levels, projects are budget-friendly and made with a variety of fabric-based materials like canvas and cotton, making Eco-Chic Bags the perfect resource for eco-conscious crafters. Sew-it-yourself projects include: -T-shirt tote -Produce bag -Clutch -Fabric vase -Lunch sack -And so much more! Learn how to create and customize your life with Eco-Chic Bags!- Subjects: Sewing.; Tote bags.; Handbags.; Textile crafts.; Pouches (Containers); Bags.;
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- Sewing stashbusters : 25 great ways to use up your fabric leftovers / by Haxell, KateAuthor(DLC)nb2001024948;
For sewers who want to know how to make use of their fabric stash and avoid waste, this collection of 25 makes has the answer. It's a perennial problem for crafters: you have a little fabric left over from a major project, too much to throw it away and not enough for another big make. Sewing Stashbusters has the eco-friendly answer, 25 projects specially chosen to use up the odd yard or less of fabric, so you'll have a clear stash drawer and a clear conscience. To keep you organized while you craft, there are pincushions, knitting bags, and a knitting needle roll. For when you are out and about, you might want to make yourself some backyard bunting, or a patchwork coat for your dog. For your wardrobe, make a pretty tie-on collar with buttons from your store, or sew-on patches for your denim. And at home you can make a cat-shaped doorstop or a Dachshund draft excluder. Pockets, pouches, and coin purses can be made in contrasting pieces of fabric, while puffs and rosettes will use up even the smallest pieces in your stash.- Subjects: Sewing.; Textile crafts.;
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- U.S. EPA Region 4 [electronic resource] : FCX, Inc. (Statesville) : Administrative Record / by United States.Environmental Protection Agency.(CARDINAL)144059;
Administrative Record (OU-2)(November 1994) -- Administrative Record (OU-3)(April 1998) -- Administrative Record (Amendment to the OU-1 ROD)(October 2006).The FCX, Inc. (Statesville Plant) site includes several properties is Statesville, North Carolina, where Burlington Industries, Inc. and Beaunit operated a textile facility, and Farmer's Cooperative Exchange (FCX) operated a pesticide facility. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency placed the Site on the Superfund program's National Priorities List (NPL) in 1990 because of contaminated groundwater, soil, and surface water resulting from former manufacturing operations. EPA, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), and El Paso Natural Gas Company (now owned by Kinder Morgan), the Site's potentially responsible party (PRP), have investigated Site conditions and taken steps to clean up the Site in order to protect people and the environment from contamination. Local residences and businesses are connected to the public water supply. By conducting cleanup activities, monitoring groundwater and surface water, and undertaking Five-Year Reviews, EPA, NCDENR, and Kinder Morgan continue to protect people and the environment from Site contamination. --System requirements: Windows: Adobe Acrobat Reader ; CD-ROM drive.- Subjects: FCX, Inc.; United States. Environmental Protection Agency.; Hazardous waste sites; Administrative records; Administrative records; Administrative records; Administrative records;
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- Sustainable crafts, gifts and projects for all seasons / Becci Coombes. by Coombes, Becci,author.(CARDINAL)881999;
"Take advantage of nature's bounty and craft in time with the seasons! Whether potting up dandelion honey, cooking and crafting with rose petals or preserving autumn leaves and acorns, there are so many wonderful gifts, ornaments and treats that can be made from either a short walk in the woods or a rummage in your cupboard. With an emphasis on foraging and upcycling, Becci explores the ways we can create beautiful projects using materials readily available in the garden and home. Upcycled projects include gorgeous home textiles woven from bed linen, mini lampshade fairy lights for a summer's evening and even a fabulous picnic table from an old suitcase. Capture the breeze of autumn with wind chimes made from old necklaces and cutlery and learn how to felt old sweaters, turning them into cosy wreaths, brooches and purses for winter. There is also a section on working with willow, with projects encompassing everything from woven bird-feeders (with home-made fat balls!) to festive ornaments"--- Subjects: Recipes.; Handicraft.; Gifts.; Seasons in art.; Nature craft.; Cooking.; Sustainable living.; Upcycling (Waste, etc.); Found objects (Art);
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- How to sew sustainably : recycling, reusing, and remaking with fabric / by Ward, Wendy,(Fashion designer)author.(DLC)n 2014022362;
Includes bibliographical references (page 159) and index.A technique-led guide to creating clothes and homeware, using fabric scraps from other projects, discarded home textiles, and used clothing. Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to use leftover scraps to make household items, and to customize your clothes. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, for instance novel ways to join small fabric pieces, using larger pieces to make pieced household items and clothing, and easy ways to refashion existing clothing. Her "minimal waste" mentality will help you to make simple garments based on your body measurements, and there's a useful section on mending. Wendy also covers the ethical issues involved in buying new, from shopping locally to choosing your fibers carefully and supporting small businesses and other crafters. There is a comprehensive chapter covering all the sewing techniques used, from seam and hem basics through to tips on unpicking recycled garments. Each section includes projects using the techniques covered-a total of 20 makes that can be adapted to the materials you have to hand.- Subjects: Sewing.; Tailoring.; Dressmaking.; Fashion design.;
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- Home comforts : the art and science of keeping house / by Mendelson, Cheryl,1946-author.(CARDINAL)658226;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 847-855) and index.Beginnings -- My Secret Life -- Easing into a Routine -- Neatening -- Food -- The Whys and Wherefores of Home Cooking -- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner -- Serving Meals -- Stimulating Beverages -- The Center of a Dwelling -- Kitchen Culture -- To Market, to Market -- Cold Comfort -- Bread and Honey -- Safe Food -- Cloth -- The Fabric of Your Home -- Transformations -- The Natural Fibers -- The Man-Made Fibers and Blends -- Fabrics That Work -- Carefully Disregarding Care Labels -- Gathering, Storing, and Sorting Laundry -- Laundering -- Drying the Laundry -- Ironing -- Folding Clothes and Linens -- How to Launder Tricky Items -- Common Laundry Mishaps and Problems -- Sanitizing the Laundry -- Removing Stains from Fabrics -- Cleanliness -- The Air in Your Castle -- Peaceful Coexistence with Microbes -- The Chemistry of Household Cleaning -- Aprons, Rags, and Mops -- Dust and Dust Mites -- Vacuuming, Sweeping, and Dusting -- Textile Furnishings -- Floors and Furniture of Wood and Woodlike Materials -- Resilient Floors -- Ceramic Tile -- Stone -- Man-Made Solid Surfaces and Other Plastics -- Bathrooms -- Pipes and Drains -- Walls, Ceilings, Woodwork, and Windows -- China and Crystal -- Metals -- Caring for Jewelry -- Daily Life -- Kindly Light -- Fireplaces -- Some Quiet Occupations -- Sewing -- Caring for Books -- Music -- Images and Recordings -- Home Offices and Computers -- Pets -- Sleep -- The Cave of Nakedness -- Beds and Bedding -- Closets for Clothes and Linens -- Safe Shelter -- Being Prepared -- Fire -- Electrical Safety -- Slips and Falls -- Further Miscellaneous Safety Rules -- Poisons, Hazardous Substances, and Proper Disposal of Hazardous Household Wastes -- Additional Safety Measures for Children -- Formalities -- Understanding Your Castle -- Too Late to Say You're Sorry -- Promises, Promises -- Domestic Employment Laws -- Working with Household Help -- Insurance -- Fond Records.Ranging from suggestions for the care of musical instruments to maintaining home safety, a celebration of and guide to the finer points of home-keeping offers a contemporary, creative, and positive take on a traditional subject.- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Home economics.;
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- Home comforts : the art and science of keeping house / by Mendelson, Cheryl,1946-(CARDINAL)658226;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 847-855) and index.- Subjects: Home economics.;
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