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Eye Popping Record Mirrors

Friday, December 30th, 2005

Recycled Painted Record Mirrors
This mirror is an old vinyl “45” record, hand-painted with acrylics in an original design. Feng Shui Mirrors are used to reflect and attract energy and are also used to bring things together. Artist, Christine Claringbold hand paints these one-of-a-kind creations.$15.00 at Eye Pop Art

Monaco Votive Candles

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

Recycled Glass Votive Candle
100% recycled glass votive, reclaimed from a Breganze Bottle. Comes as a set of 4. Each set is supplied with 1lb of soy wax pastilles and 8 wicks $42.95 at TaraLuna

Dragon Fly Tumblers

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

Recycled Glass Vase
Tumblers from the lower portion of a Napa Valley Zinfandel bottle. Decorated with dragon flies. Bring on the milk and cookies!$34.40 at TaraLuna

From a Bottle and a Bed Spring

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

Recycled Glass Vase
Beautiful blue vase recycled from an old bottle and a bedspring. Two versions are available: table vase or wall vase. $16.99 at TaraLuna

Happy Holiday Statistics

Saturday, December 24th, 2005

As we take off for the holidays …here a couple of statistics that puts GreatGreenGoods in perspective a bit. I got these from: www.slocomhouse.com/recycling.html

Decomposition Rates

Paper

2-4 Weeks

Leaves

1-3 Months

Orange Peels

6 Months

Milk Carton

5 years

Plastic Bag

10-20 Years

Plastic Container

50-80 Years

Aluminum Can

80 Years

Tin Can

100 Years

Plastic Soda Bottle

450 Years

Glass Bottle

500 Years

Styrofoam

Never

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