Random Firings of the Synapses: RePurposing

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Quote du Jour
Nothing will benefit human health and increase 
chances for survival of life on earth as much as
the evolution to a vegetarian diet. ~ Albert Einstein 

Beyond the dinner table
Plant-based Living Benefits the Whole World
Part of our VeggieBound mission is to 
1)   stop using products that cannot be broken down 
      by nature's decomposing organisms
2)   minimize waste by repurposing where possible


Update: Jeans Repurposed
Using old-fashioned methods - braided and patchwork - to create rugs with a contemporary vibe, I've taken apart 20 pairs of denim jeans with the goal of making several throw-rugs. 

The first rug will use only the pockets. Back pockets, change pockets, front pockets: 20 pairs of jeans yields a whole lot of pockets! 

To get ideas for ways to place the pockets together, I Googled "patchwork," and ended up at a great website: Inhabitat.com. 

Though this website won't help with my patchwork-pocket rug design, it will inspire in many other ways! Their mission: Green Design is Good Design | Good Design is Green Design. 

Three Minute Interview
Emulate How Nature Solves Problems
Inhabitat Interview with Janine Benyus, Founder of Biomimicry Institute

Didja know a poke is a type of pocket or sack?
Pig in a poke!