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more about #recycling more comments → Segador: These prices aren't actually that outrageously high for a metal (or metal-ish) pick. I've also known some people who readily pay upwards of $10 each f... more » johnnyabnormal: Might look cool, but imagine the toxic crap you'd expose your skin, eyes and mouth to. more » AlphaUltima: just symbolizes america. turn a national tragedy into an excuse for war. #ussnewyork more » LittleJon: I'm sorry, but I think this is pretty childish. What defines our society are our freedoms, tolerance and justice. Wouldn't a more fitting tribute hav... more » bobvilla: It's good that after all that death and destruction we decided to make a war ship. Yep, that makes sense. Dumb asses. I would never want to be memoria... more » aec007: We will never forget. And anybody that messes with this ship, won't forget either. #ussnewyork more » Andrew Johnson: Whoa. Hang on. They took the some ruins of a building destroyed as "a symbol of american imperialism" to make a warship to enforce american imperial... more » Canoehead: I didn't see the ship, but did see a trio of CH-46 Sea Knights zipping down the Hudson in formation. Those bids were likely twice the age of the Jar... more » 92BuickLeSabre: Lady Liberty is not a Queen of the Harbor. She is very intentionally not a Queen. She is a symbol of the best ideals of democratic aspirations and bel... more » RyaninCalgary: This is neat and a nice tribute but you really have to wonder. They could build a new ship in less time then it's taken to cut through the red tape an... more » eaches: As a ten-year USN veteran and a New Yorker who was on block away on 9/11, I have to say I'm with Soldier_CLE on this one. It's about patriotism and t... more » The Lab: War created the tensions that led to the death of these people. I don't think it fitting to create a tribute to them that is also a weapon that furth... more » Complexified: ....and now to use some of the leftover steel to make some more nukes that are gonna be shoved up terrorists' ass and a "special" anal probe for bin L... more » TonyWonder: not to sound like one of those conspiracy theorist nuts but i remember reading that all the steel from the WTCs were taken to staten island and kept u... more » djdare: I forget, now that the president is a limp wristed commie, do we support war actions or not? I can't remember what I'm supposed to do in this situati... more » -
#guitarpics
Shred Like a Geek: Recycled Circuit Board Guitar Picks
These recycled circuit board guitar picks aren't cheap, as far as picks go, but if you're serious about your alt-rock IT garage band's image they may be a necessity. Just don't go tossing them willy-nilly to your screaming fan. More » -
#ships
USS New York Warship Is Made With Steel from the Twin Towers
The 684-foot, $1.2-billion warship USS New York is actually made of New York. At least, 7.5 tonnes of salvaged steel from the Twin Towers. Watch it come back home, under the eyes of the Lady of the Harbor: More » -
#recycling
The Only Gadget Recycling List You Need
Engadget's put together a comprehensive list for finding where to recycle pretty much gadget you could possibly own. If you're not rolling last year's model style as we approach the season of buying new crap, take a look. Recycle! [Engadget] -
#speakers
TerraCycle Recycles Tasty Treat Wrappers Into Speakers
These recycled speakers are interesting, TerraCycle, but I won't be 100% impressed until you find a way to turn the World's Largest Cheeto into a speaker too. More » -
#recycling
ecoATM Automates Cellphone Recycling Process, Dishes Out Cash (Or a Tree)
Cellphone recycling services are ubiquitous today, but this is the first time I've seen the process automated and presented in a convenient ATM-like package. Updated. More » -
#design
Automatic Aluminum Can Crusher Is Eco- And Battery-Friendly
It looks like a modded Roomba, but this prototype Automatic Aluminum Can Crusher will save you many forehead aches. It's BYOC (bring your own cans) with a long-lasting rechargeable battery and lotsa crunching sounds included every time you recycle. More » -
#recycling
Consumer Electronics Association Fights NYC Over Stricter Electronics Recycling
CEA, the organization that represents every gadget-maker (and throws CES every year) is involved in a squabble with the NYC Department of Sanitation over new, stricter laws governing proper disposal of electronics. Do they have a leg to stand on? More » -
#recycling
Envirobank Reverse Vending Machines Quench Guilt, Not Thirst
I've always been comfortable with humans' relationship with vending machines: we feed them money, they feed us high-fructose corn syrup, everyone's happy. Envirobank wants to upset this age-old ritual with their "reverse vending machines". More » -
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#robots
Robobum Begs Where The Homeless Fear To Tread
Would you rather give money to a beggar or a robot standing in for a beggar? Testing revealed that the Beggar Bot was able to score about $7 an hour for charity. More » -
#doom
How Long Will Our World Last? (Yes, We Are Screwed)
Most people get worried about how much energy reserves we have left, but as this graphic shows, that's the least of our problems. The real problem is the materials we use to make things. More » -
#art
Nemo Gould's Bogeyman and Praying Mantis Could Easily Be Dr. Who Villains
I love Daleks and Cybermen because they're illogically terrifying: The clumsier the tech, the scarier they get. Nemo Gould's found-material sculptures unlock the same secret brain code, being cartoony and scary at the same time. More » -
#recycling
A Peek Inside A Gadget Recycling Factory
Our favorite electronics aren't always the easiest items to recycle, but Wired took a tour of a factory where they're stripped down to their essential parts so manufacturers can reuse the good bits. More » -
#recycling
Boat Made From Plastic PET Bottles To Sail on 11,000 Mile Ocean Voyage
Last year, a 22-year old failed to sail down the Mississippi in a boat made from juice cartons. Now, an even more ambitious eco-adventurer will attempt a 11,000 mile journey in plastic bottle boat. More » -
#recycling
Your Old VCR is Full of Hundreds of Dollars Worth of Gear
Did you know that if you recycle your old VCR, you'll discover that it's full of valuable components? Just check out this video, which I'm sure will surprise you. [YouTube via The Daily What] -
#homedome
12-year-old Builds Homeless Shelter Yurt from Trash
12-year-old Max Wallack submitted this amazing "Home Dome"—a homeless shelter made from plastic, wire, and packing peanuts—to a recent "Trash to Treasure" design contest. Based on a Mongolian yurt, it's warm and includes a bed. More » -
#cellphones
Samsung Blue Earth Phone: Solar Powered and Made from Water Bottes
On one hand, Samsung's upcoming Blue Earth smartphone is obnoxiously eco-hip. On the other, it resembles the Palm Pre and can run off sunlight. -
#trash
All-In-One Recycling Center Puts Everything in its Right Place
For those out there who obsess about keeping the recycling separate from the normal trash, your chariot has arrived. More » -
#dealzmodo
Dealzmodo Hack: Retire Your Gadgets With Dignity
Not every gadget is salvageable, and sometimes the best way to deal with an old device is to just let it go. Here are the most profitable, helpful and generous ways to say goodbye.
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#ultimaterecycling
Gold Rush Coming to Sewage Plants Amidst Economic Crisis
The quest for maximun recycling of materials have reached a new high in the current economic crisis—or perhaps a new low: The sewage plant in the Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is mining gold from sludge. More »
