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One Man’s TRASH…Another Man’s TREASURE

aleem — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:53:41 +0000

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Recycled from unlikely places such as disposed toilets, tubs, and sinks, EnivroMODE has developed a new product which is eco-friendly, durable, and very importantly; it’s beautiful. So…your trash, has in result become another’s treasure! In the process of creation, recycled porcelain material is bound with epoxy resins and can also be mixed with recycled glass. The product can then be utilized as countertops or flooring, and is manufactured in the form of slabs or rectangular tiles. This material is sure to last with its heat, stain and scratch resistance! Maintanance is even more fantastic as you only need to use neutral cleansers as the product is VOC-free and does not need to be sealed.

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“Available in hundreds of colors, the bone-colored porcelain looks fantastic in neutral and earth-toned resins, and really pops in bold resin colors like black, yellow, blue and red.”

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It’s Modern, Quaint, & Eco-Friendly

aleem — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:17:23 +0000

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Designed by Manuel Villa, this eco-friendly, stand-alone, and unconventional polyhedron shape home is located in Bogota, Columbia. It has one large window at the front which consumes an entire side of the house, and as well opens out to a deck and garden. The most innovative design of the home is the use of the interior which makes very efficient use of space.

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Reuse This

aleem — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:38:17 +0000

So more than ever-today in our world- we are concerned with our actions in the present and how they impact future generations. What am I talking about? Well here come those loaded terms: Sustainability. Ecological. Green. Environmentally-Friendly…and so on. These are aspects which are also personal goals in my own life, and help guide my decisions everyday. It is also a notion I explored when participating on the television show hosted by Debbie Travis; “From the Ground Up-Season 2″ On one of the challenges, my partner and I constructed a bathroom which incorporated a toilet with its tank removed, dramatically distanced for aesthetic reasons, and then utilized as a wash basin. So when I came across this product, boy was I excited!!!

image from FTGU2

With its construction and function which are ecologically-responsible, and as a bonus has a fantastic design, is the Tlaokc Toilet. This new and innovative design features practical functions that will in result help to eliminate the wastage of water, and could be the solution in many 3rd world countries in water conservation.

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How does it work? The water you use when washing your hands, will become the water which also flushes your toilet and washes the bowl.

The result? You save up to 83% water consumption over a typical operation.

So do your part: Save a little now to make a lot for the future!

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