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Garbage Warrior


Garbage Warrior is a film documenting the works of Michael Reynolds, an architect that builds self-sufficient and completely sustainable homes essentially out of garbage. These so called “earthships” are popping up around the country and the world, but not without resistance. It looks really interesting! Check out the trailer below.

Shot over three years in the USA, India and Mexico, Garbage Warrior is a feature-length documentary film telling the epic story of maverick architect Michael Reynolds, his crew of renegade house builders from New Mexico, and their fight to introduce radically different ways of living. A snapshot of contemporary geo-politics and an inspirational tale of triumph over bureaucracy, Garbage Warrior is above all an intimate portrait of an extraordinary individual and his dream of changing the world.

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Plastic Spoon Chandelier

Found on imgur, this chic pendant lamp is a great way to counter the idea of disposable products.

29 Book Repurposing Ideas

The Sydney Morning Harold offers a gallery of 29 very creative repurposing ideas for old books.

Old Keyboard Keys Become Fun Magnets

Apartment Therapy shows you how to turn old keyboard keys into awesome magnets for the fridge!

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