Fridge and Car Combine to become the Fridgecouch by Adrian Johnson

The Fridgecouch, created by Canadian designer Adrian Johnson, take unwanted refrigerators and turns them into customized ultra-retro seats. Johnson takes vintage refrigerators and salvaged car seats that he rescues from local junkyards to source his designs. Each Fridgecouch is a unique item, which makes them numbered, single-issue designs. You can commission a Fridgecouch to be made, starting at about $3,500.

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Organic Textures of the New Varia Ecoresin Surfaces by 3Form

Made from 40% pre-recycled consumer products, the translucent sheets are designed for custom jobs given their 48"x 96" and 8"x 8" size options. In addition to the standard lengths and widths, the Varia Ecoresin panels also come in up to eight different gauge choices from 1/16" to 1", depending on the thickness desired.

http://3rings.designerpages.com/2011/05/23/organic-textures-of-the-new-varia-ecoresin-surfaces-by-3form/

Top 5 Ways to "Greenify" Your Consumption

1. Learn the Source of the Products You Buy


2. Get to Know Your Eco Labels and Certifications
3. Buy Less, Borrow More
4. Eat Local With Smart Apps

http://mylifescoop.com/featured-stories/2011/05/top-5-ways-to-greenify-your-consumption.html

How to Build a Water-Efficient Home

Historically, water shortages were thought to only be a concern for dry regions of the country. But with rising population growth, accelerated climate change, and even boundary wars, the concerns have quickly spread to other areas. In fact, as many as 36 states are expected to have water shortages in the coming decades. Unlike energy, there are no water sources to supplement our supply. This means that reducing waste and using less are our best-and only-options.

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http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/water-conservation/the-water-efficient-home.aspx?cid=ECOH110525002