It’s truly astounding what people can do with sustainability, design, and the right vision. Larger than life structures are created from unconventional sources – whether its grain silos, a decommissioned fort or a 747 jet, with a little imagination and some ingenuity, people can create some spectacular buildings from what would otherwise end up as scrap. Abbey Road Farm “Silo Suites” Bed & Breakfast This Oregon Bed and Breakfast is made from repurposed grain silos and touts fabulous views of the surrounding vistas and valleys…

Well-designed environments create better behaviors. A combination of a beautifully designed space coupled with easily accessible, properly labeled, and centrally located recycling bins equals a win for sustainability. When integrating recycling bins into a building there’s some things to consider: Proper Labeling – bins should have proper labeling to show people where recycling is supposed to go. The shape of the bin opening also has a positive effect on how much people recycle Easy Access – Both employees and customers should have no difficulty accessing recycling…

College dorm rooms aren’t very generous when it comes to living space – cramped quarters and minimal storage leads to clothes and school supplies all over the place. Things can get pretty claustrophobic – the last thing on a student’s wants to do is add a big recycling bin to their already cramped dorm, taking up precious real estate. A sustainability conscious college student doesn’t need to sacrifice as much space as they previously thought thanks to our Multi Recyclers – recycling bins that are perfect for tiny…

It’s back to school season again and while parents everywhere are quietly humming to themselves “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” kids are making the most out of their last days of summer. It’s a busy time of year but that doesn’t mean that parents and kids can’t be environmentally conscious when it comes to heading back to school. Here are a few stress-less ways how to do so: Buy Supplies Made From Recyclable Material If you do have to buy new supplies…

Did you know that recycled materials have value and contribute to the economic well-being of your state? Did you know they also add revenue to local governments, help avoid those landfill tipping fees and protect the environment by diverting material from landfills? High fives if you already knew this, but if you didn’t don’t sweat it! The state of Tennessee definitely falls into the former category thanks to The Tennessee Recycling Coalition – an organization that’s been doing a really commendable job at keeping the…