REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE IN DESIGN

Key Associates

By: Allison Taylor

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Monday was Earth Day, and since I have a BA degree in Environmental Studies, I couldn't pass up incorporating my eco-friendly principles into a post.  In the design world, there are many unique and exciting approaches to repurposing various items.  I love the character that comes from the creativity of altering a salvaged object.  I especially love anything that keeps stuff out of our landfills.  I have been somewhat obsessed with the very cool designs that have been surfacing from the re-use of shipping pallets.  Since pallets are often available for free, they are a great option for exploring creative design.  A few things to keep in mind - pallets come in different grades, and with different chemical treatments.  Some of the chemical treatments are not advised for indoor use, so please do a little research before implementing a pallet design into the interior of your home.  Here is a fun "Ideabook" from the folks at Houzz.com with some suggestions on how to incorporate pallet designs into the inside or outside of your home.  Although the ideas in the Houzz article may not suit all tastes, they are merely examples of responsible and practical ways to incorporate environmentally sound practices into design projects.  Even the most high-end design projects have eco-friendly options.
Happy Earth Day!
  

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