Why throw that?

The fallen leaves in the garden that most owners regularly sweep up with frustration to discard are art material for Alyssa Jobs.

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If you have been keeping rubber bands, you will know that they do not make them to last like before. Here is another way you can make use of them.

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That is cool.

In Vietnam, schools are turning to a humble, homegrown solution to combat rooftop heat: coconut husk tiles. These lightweight, breathable panels are crafted from compressed husk fibers — an agricultural byproduct in coconut-rich regions — and laid across school rooftops to form a natural insulating layer.

The results are both measurable and meaningful. Studies show that classrooms beneath these roofs stay up to 6°C cooler during peak midday heat, reducing the need for fans or mechanical cooling. The husk fibers trap air within their fibrous texture, creating a buffer zone that blocks radiant heat while still allowing for some ventilation.

Beyond temperature control, the coconut husk tiles offer durability, water resistance, and biodegradability. They’re also far cheaper and more sustainable than synthetic insulation materials, making them ideal for rural or underfunded schools. Maintenance is minimal, and replacement panels can be made locally, supporting circular economies.

Vietnam’s use of this natural waste product as a building solution is a powerful model of climate-smart design. It shows how traditional materials, when reimagined, can offer future-facing benefits — especially in regions grappling with rising temperatures and limited infrastructure budgets.

Something you can make with leftover staples.

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What did Medford do to secure $200,000 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to support their zero waste initiatives? In 2024, Medford launched their residential weekly compost collection program. It was a step towards implementing their 2022 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan. They made it easier for Medford residents and businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials to restore or renew value, eliminate waste, and decrease pollution. More than 8,000 of the 19,000 eligible households are enrolled after only 15 months.

The program has since earned the Medford two awards. The first was from the National Recycling Coalition for Outstanding Elected Leader. The second was awarded in October 2025 from the Northeast Recycling Council for Outstanding Community, recognizing how important and impactful the program is to the Medford community.

If you aim on meeting zero waste goals in your city, you can check out their website for ideas on how to get it started.

Waste & Recycling - City of Medford Waste & Recycling - City of Medford

What can you learn from Bob Gedert, a Cincinnati-based recycling consultant who is also an adjunct professor at Xavier University, teaching climate change?

Find out by reading his book "Untangling Plastics: The Missing Link in Mitigating Climate Change". He offers a step-by-step roadmap to help us phase out plastics and move toward true sustainability.

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That table you plan on getting rid could be turned into something that your children will appreciate.

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TED: Designing the Unthrowaway World — Upstream On November 16th, PR3 Co-founder & Director Amy Larkin will be giving a TED talk at MIT on designing the un-throwaway world. She will be sharing the message that reuse is an urgently needed solution to the plastic, waste, and climate crises and represents a system change that will transform

Do you know that you can create a waterproof paste with punctured tubes and Styrofoam sheets?

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Before you buy that tool for your craftwork, take a look around to see if you can improvise with what you have on hand.

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