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Looking For A Unique Dinner Party Idea? Host An Eco-Friendly An Outdoor Event!

If you want to surprise your guests with something different for your next dinner party, consider an eco-friendly theme and move the party outdoors! After years of hosting the same old dinner parties, adding a little fun and environmental consciousness into the mix is the perfect way to breathe new life into your event. Before you get started, the first item on the agenda is figuring out where your guests will sit.

Getting To Know Your Recycled Plastic Picnic Tables

Paper or plastic? Odds are you've been asked that question at least once or twice this week; and in most cases, we tend to choose plastic. The more important question, however, is what you plan to do with that plastic bag once you've finished using it.

How To Transform Your Backyard Into A Classroom With Recycled Plastic Picnic Tables

Creating fun children's activities that foster learning and creativity can be a challenging task, especially during those summer months when school is out and they need that extra boost of brain stimulation.

How A Green Outdoor Seating Area Can Benefit Your Restaurant

How A Green Outdoor Seating Area Can Benefit Your Restaurant

Looking for a fresh idea to give your restaurant an edge on the competition? You're not alone! With a myriad of dining options available, originality is key to succeeding in the restaurant industry. If your establishment doesn't distinguish itself with unique food, ambience or business practices, customers will have no problem dining elsewhere.

500 Bottles: Just How Far Can One Household’s Recyclables Go?

The typical American family discards 500 bottles each and every year. An overwhelming amount of these bottles are finding their ways into landfills, rather than recycling centers.

Planting an Eco-Friendly Garden to Memorialize a Loved One

What better way to pay tribute to a loved one than to plant an eco-friendly garden in their memory? Memorial gardens are created as a long lasting tribute to a loved one who has passed, and provides a place for family and friends to gather to privately revisit fond memories or to share stories and reflections of days of the past.

Park Benches and Parkas Are Made Out Of… What?!

We're going to let you in on a little secret… That parka you own, you know, the one that hangs in your closet until the weather changes and the temperatures dip down? Yes, that very parka that you slip into and revere for it’s warm layers and waterproof abilities, may very well have been made from recycled water bottles. We know, it sounds like a wild idea -- but it's true.

The Upside of Downcycling: How Plastic Bottles Can Become Plastic Picnic Tables

We've noticed that there are a lot of misconceptions about the recycling process. Many people are apt to assume that every time they recycle a bottle or can, that it is automatically broken down and transformed into another bottle or can.

Creating Eco-Friendly Outdoor Recreational Spaces With 100% Recycled Materials

We've noticed an increasing trend: Outdoor living areas are becoming more important to families who are looking to expand their space, and backyard playgrounds seem to be no exception. If your family strives to live a green lifestyle, creating an eco-friendly park or backyard play area that caters to your family, and the environment, is a great place to start.

Step Out of The Office and Into the Sunshine: Creating an Outdoor Break Room for Employees

For employees who spend excess amounts of time inside their offices, burnout rates can run high. One thing that business owners can do to help their employees feel their best at work is to create an inviting, outdoor space for employees to take their breaks.