4/13/11

Because sneakers are an everyday fashion staple outside the gym, people are likely get tired of their old shoes and go out and buy new ones to update their wardrobe. One eco-friendly way to give your sneaks a fresh look is to simply swap out the laces: Take them from boring white to a wide variety of bright, fresh colors. You'll be surprised how this little change can give you a whole new look.

4/12/11

Now that GPS and online navigation tools have made paper maps somewhat obsolete, upcycle them in a festive way for your next party. Cut out square sections of the map and roll them into paper cones; they can be filled with whatever you want to share with your guests –- confetti or candy, for example -- and will help keep up the fun festivities of your event.

4/11/11

A leaking hose can be difficult to recycle, but here's a simple way to upcycle it and control clutter around the hose. Use sharp shears (the kind for pruning bushes) to cut a section of hose, thereby making it an electronic cord organizer at home. Run all sorts of cords -- power for the TV, cable wires, USB cords for your personal electronics -- through the inside of the hose so they all stay together nice and neat.