August 2009
6 posts
2 tags
Eyeglasses & Sunglasses
According to eHow, there are an estimated 1 billion people that need eyeglasses but cannot afford to purchase a pair. In some countries, a person would have to work for 3 months to be able to afford a pair of basic glasses.
People get rid of glasses for all sorts of reasons - fashion, outdated prescriptions and broken frames being high on the list. Instead of tossing your glasses in the trash,...
1 tag
Household Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargable Household Batteries include “standard” batteries (AAA, AA, A, D, C, Watch, Hearing Aid) and Batteries found in Laptops, Phones, Power Tools, Digital Camaras, Camcorders and Remote Control Toys. Due to all of the chemicals that make our gadgets run without being plugged into a wall, batteries are extremely toxic to the environment when they go out with the rest of the...
1 tag
Bicycles
In many third world countries, a bicycle can make a life-changing difference where the only other transportation option is walking. Its the difference between being able to attend school or increase marketplace sales.
I havn’t owned a bicycle in lord knows how long, but I know plenty of people that have one rotting away in their garage. Since bikes are kind of bulky (only kinda), all of...
1 tag
Cell Phones
How many cell phones do you have lying around the house that you don’t use anymore? If you’re like alot of people I know, every 11 or 22 months you get a new one (as soon as they let you have an upgrade!).
The current estimate is that there are 30 million unused cell phones lying around people’s homes right now. Less then 1% of cell phones are recycled. Below are some pretty...
1 tag
Shoes
Runner’s Feet, Malawi, Africa Photo by Amy Gottlieb, Center for Disease Control, Global AIDS
If there is one thing I love more then anything else, its shoe shopping. I could spend all of my time and money on it if you let me. Which also means that I have WAY more shoes then necessary. So once a year, I go through my closet and donate any shoes or clothing that I havn’t worn...
1 tag
Styrofoam
Chances are, if you’ve purchased a new appliance you’re familiar with the tons and tons of styrofoam that are included in the box. Chances probably also are that you feel bad for throwing it out but don’t think there’s anything else you can do it with it. These places will accept your old packing buffers:
Your Local Crafting Store: Places like Michaels, Joann’s,...