designboom.com - 12/10/2008
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the montreal based furniture retailer domison recently revealed a specially commissioned design installation
by the design studio paprika. the
thecardboardtree.com - 12/8/2008
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thecardboardtree.com —
Made in the USA from recycled cardboard, the
Cardboard Christmas Tree is 100% recyclable and offers a...
modern, environmentally conscious alternative to an annual tradition. This Christmas, help plant trees by purchasing a Cardboard Christmas Tree. ...
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The Cardboard Christmas Tree
sustainablog.org - 12/12/2008
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sustainablog.org —
Last month, I did a little research to
find out if I was breaking any “green laws”...
with my yearly real Christmas tree. It may seem counter-intuitive, but I discovered that many environmentalists are pro-real Christmas trees over ...
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How to Find a Locally Grown Christmas Tree
inhabitots.com - 12/17/2008
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inhabitots.com —
Wondering how to recycle your tree once Christmas
has come and gone? Rest assured, "O Tannenbaum" has...
plenty of life left in those lovely branches once he's finished sprucing up your home. The National Christmas Tree Association is a great resource ...
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HOW TO: Recycle Your Christmas Tree
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Eco Xmas: Water bottle Christmas tree in Montreal
Ecofriend —
... four people after two days of intensive glasswork. Since the tree makes use of recycled glass, light falling on the artwork is reflected back, creating an ice-like sparkle. The tree will be on show until January.
The Dark Side:
Undoubtedly, the sheer brilliance of the Christmas tree will make some heads turn. Apart from the fragile properties of glass, we really appreciate the efforts of the design team.
Via: DesignBoom
The Recycled Bottle Christmas Tree
Environmental Graffiti —
... edge.
Over 300 recycled mineral glass water bottles were pieced together to create this magical Christmas installation. The bottles, containing the Domison insignia, were hung at various heights to give the impression of a tree, and were lit from above by eight powerful spotlights, so when the light bounces off the bottles, they sparkle and glow as if made of ice.
The installation will be displayed until January 2009.
Source Design Bloom
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