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    Hot In The Hive: Tarte "Be Good To Your Mother (Earth)" Tote Set

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 2, 2009 6:18 AM PST
    Just because Earth Day isn't even remotely close to approaching doesn't mean you shouldn't take every opportunity to treat our planet right! Tarte's Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) Tote Set is a trio of their SPF Lip Sheers encased in recycled aluminum that comes in a super-cute reusable cotton tote. Use the tote for more eco-friendly grocery shopping, or just use it as your everyday carry-all to spread the green love during the official Earth Day "off-season." And what better reason to splurge on a beauty buy than saving the world?


    Price: $35
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Tarte's Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) Tote Set to the Hive.

    Recycle Your Electronics (And Get Paid!) With YouRenew.com

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    Pauline Montupet on Aug 25, 2009 2:27 PM PDT
    Want to get paid to recycle your electronics? It's so much easier to do the right thing when there's a cash bonus being dangled in front of you! You may not know it, but electronics like cell phones and laptops leak lead, mercury, and other icky stuff into our trash and water systems. That's where YouRenew comes in! Started by college buddies out of their dorm room, YouRenew coaxes you into going the extra step to recycle old electronics for some cash money. Search through their site and find the electronics you're trying to ditch by answering a few quick questions about the basics for your item (Does it turn on? Do you have the charger?). It then analyzes the data and tells you how much they'll pay for it. Print out the pre-paid shipping label and send it away (aka: make room for that fancy new iPhone!) and they'll pay you via PayPal! YouRenew will then either fix them up and resell them, or send them to their recycling partner. Some examples of what you can get back: a working 32GB iPhone can get you up to $396, and up to $20 for your Harry Potter box set of DVDs. Log on the YouRenew.com and see what you can get for those old electronics you have lying around!

    Hot In The Hive: Telephone Cord Watch

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    Alex Gambardella on Aug 20, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
    What time is it? Time to get a new watch -- and possibly finally return some of those missed calls that have been piling up on your PDA. Unfortunately this "On The Other Line" Telephone Cord Watch from Uncommon Goods can't help you make phone calls, but it is a cute throwback to the pre-wireless world of long-distance communication. Made from recycled telephone cords and adorned with a vintage phone key, the timepiece is fun, functional, and artsy-chic. Plus, the stretchy cord eliminates the need for add-on links and resizing to suit your wrist. And you gotta admit, you kind of missed absent-mindedly twirling the cord around while you chit-chatted your way to an outrageous phone bill.


    Price: $65
    Who Found It: chelly was the first to add the "On The Other Line" Telephone Cord Watch to the Hive.

    One Man's Recyclables Are Another Man's... Furniture?

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    Ida Hsiang on Jul 2, 2009 10:21 AM PDT
    How is it that a living space can get so cluttered? Some people are lucky and are born with the "organized and tidy" gene. I got the "cluttered pack-rat" gene instead. With every new beginning, I promise myself that I will only keep what is absolutely necessary and all that is not under that category will be swiftly thrown, recycled or donated. Instead, there are piles of fashion and gossip magazines dotting my floor, suitcases holding clothes because my closet and dressers are full and shelves of random knick-knacks, accessories and souvenirs that I swear are sentimental, but probably wouldn't notice if they were gone. Some fellow pack-rats have found a creative and environmental way to rid our already small living spaces of junk and clutter and produce objects that are beautiful, funky and totally useful! From trash-cans and large vases made from old magazines (i could make a patio set) to bright, extravagant chandeliers made from "stuff" and a place to rest your feet made up of shoes that used to be on them, innovative designers are helping lighten the land-fill load and make our homes more fun and functional! Because the items are made of recyclables, subtle details will be different, ensuring that you truly have a one-of-a-kind piece. Sounds like something you've been looking for to help set the theme of a new house, or to spruce up a room? Check out the slideshow to see some favorite recycled furniture ideas and find one for your space!

    Kiehl's "Recycle and Be Rewarded"

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    Pauline Montupet on Jun 5, 2009 12:19 PM PDT
    Long gone are the days where good achievements are rewarded with gold stars and a big A+...or are they? Maybe they've just been replaced with something better! Now you can gather up all your used Kiehl's bottles, jars and tubes and take them to a Kiehl's free-standing store for recycling through the "Recycle and Be Rewarded program". For your hard work and trouble, you'll receive a card to collect stamps for each container you recycle in store. The more bottles you turn in the more generous the samples and gifts get. Score a free tube of Lip Balm #1 with your third container returned and an item from the Official Kiehl's Travel Collection with your fifth. Make it all the way to 10 stamps and a filled card, you can choose any one regular sized product valued at $25 or less. It's green for the environment and helps you keep the green in your wallet. Visit kiehls.com for a store near you.
    Tags : travel , skin , recycle , kiehls

    Six Ways To Make Your Beauty Routine More Eco-Friendly

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    Amber Fijolek on May 20, 2009 2:23 PM PDT
    Love the planet? Having spent centuries of using and abusing Mother Earth, it's time for humans to start rethinking their normal daily routines. We know it's important to conserve, but so is being beautiful! Start your day off on the right foot by being Earth-conscious throughout your morning prep and it won't only be the planet wanting to thank you for your thoughtfulness! With these helpful tips, you can be the bio-vixen this planet needs and still turn as many heads as you would if you were to get all gussied up the old fashioned way!


    1. Good morning, sunshine! You wake up in the morning and head to the powder room. First off, preservation is key. Sometimes it can be as simple as drawing a little light into the bathroom from the windows or candles (a.k.a mood-lighting)! Morning breath's a killer, so you might want to take care of that first. All-natural toothpaste on an all-recycled toothbrush makes for an, all-in-all, eco-friendly mouth. Next, your pores will probably want in on the planet preservation action, so treat them to an organic and fresh facial wash, like this one from Nude Skincare, and if you're skipping the shower, follow it with a toxin free moisturizer, like this one from Philosophy.
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