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Congratulations ZeroLandfill Chicago

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

ZeroLandfill Chicago just announced that they are an Emerald Award winner for Outstanding Small Organization.  The Emerald Awards recognize outstanding individual, organization and projects implemented across Illinois which advocates sustainable, prosperous and healthy buildings and communities.  The awards are presented by USGBC-Illinois Chapter. ZeroLandfill Chicago won in the Intent to Matter category. Characteristics of award winners include individuals that: Publicly committed to building sustainably Implemented... 

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April Showers

Friday, April 12, 2013

There are ZeroLandfill events in five markets during the month of April.  Five places from Austin to Pittsburgh where reuse is demonstrated not as merely an effort to reduce the waste generated in the interiors industry.  BUT five places where community is celebrated and enriched with creative materials.  Materials that will end up in classrooms, artist studios and after school programs.  Five places where creativity is sparked by a laminate chip or wallpaper book.  Last year these five markets found value in... 

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Social Entrepreneurs

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Of the many people that come to a Zerolandfill project site, the ones that are finding materials to use for a social services program are so engaging.  They typically do not have the financial resources to purchase the necessary objects, they are highly resourceful and are so open and engaging with those around them.  Mary Ann Wohlend fits that profile.  She was thrilled to discover ZeroLandfill a few years ago.  The beautiful upholstery samples that she sources provide the necessary materials for the ministry that... 

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April Showers

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There are ZeroLandfill events in five markets during the month of April.  Five places from Austin to Pittsburgh where reuse is demonstrated not as merely an effort to reduce the waste generated in the interiors industry.  BUT five places where community is celebrated and enriched with creative materials.  Materials that will end up in classrooms, artist studios and after school programs.  Five places where creativity is sparked by a laminate chip or wallpaper book.  Last... Read More

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Store

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ZL Short sleeve tee

  ZeroLandfill™ short sleeve dark tee, $15.oo Available through our store on Spreadshirt Contact us if you are interested in printing sponsor names on the back. ZeroLandfill™ long sleeve dark tee, $22.90 Available through our store on Spreadshirt ZeroLandfill™ short sleeve tee Available through our store on Spreadshirt ZeroLandfill™ water bottle, $15.90 Available through our store on Spreadshirt

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Events

Book Art Workshop – April

We have partnered with the Education Service Center of Cuyahoga County (Ohio) to present a two part workshop, Making Art from Recycled Materials.  The workshop focuses on book arts.  On March 22, artist and educator, Chris Zielski, will be presenting book projects using wallcovering, paint samples and wood and tile.  On April 17, artist Christine Mauersberger, will be [...]