Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. It’s easy to slip into a mindset that the environmental movement is all about cutting back and speaking up. […]
We all need an occasional reminder to motivate us to treat Mother Earth with dignity and respect. I found my motivation as an artist in converting trash and recycling into art. Hopefully, the pieces I create can inspire, remind, and motivate each of us to do our part. Recycling is a passion for me. I live and work in a […]
For some innovative upcyclers, aluminum is a favorite material. It is definitely an abundant material — after we pop the top, quench our thirst, and rinse out the residue. If you see some strikingly familiar images within the fanciful flamingo sculptures embellished by artist Francisco Sheuat, you’re on the right track. Perhaps it’s Sprite. Or Fanta. Or AriZona Iced Tea. Can […]