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Celebrate World Environment Day!
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Have you heard of World Environment Day? This international holiday takes place on June 5, 2024, and is focused on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
At Stardust, we take the health of our environment seriously. We are passionate about reuse and diverting usable materials from our landfills. This work helps reduce our carbon footprint, improve the health of our environment and reduce...
moreCelebrate National Recycling Day!
Do you want to learn how you can be more “green” or “eco-conscious”? To help us celebrate National Recycling Day, Stardust is starting the conversation about what it currently means to recycle, and how we can change for the better in the future.
What is “recycling”?
In this context, “Recycle” is the process of converting certain reusable waste materials into new products, which is a much more...
more5 R’s of Sustainability, Day 5: Reuse
All week long, we have been sharing information about the “5 R’s of Sustainability”, how to be more eco-friendly, and Stardust’s role in the community, with today being the finale! If you have been following along with us for all 5 days, thank you – this is the first time we’ve put together an educational campaign on social media like this, and we hope you’ve enjoyed everything we’ve shared.
So far this week, we’ve shared info on...
more5 R’s of Sustainability, Day 4: Recycle
Do you want to learn how you can be more “green” or “eco-conscious”? To help us celebrate National Reuse Day on Friday, October 20, throughout this week we will be sharing information about the “5 R’s of Sustainability”, how to be more eco-friendly, and Stardust’s role in the community.
Have you heard of the 5 R’s of Sustainability? They are made up of “Refuse”, “Reduce”, “Rot”, “Recycle”, and “Reuse”. (You may also see other...
more5 R’s of Sustainability, Day 3: Rot
Are you interested in learning more about what it means to be “green” or “eco-conscious”? All this week, we will be sharing information about the “5 R’s of Sustainability”, how to be more eco-friendly, and Stardust’s role in the community.
Have you heard of the 5 R’s of Sustainability? If not, here’s a little history on them: Originally conceived of in 1970, the same year that Earth Day was first introduced in America, the 3 R’s (as...
more5 R’s of Sustainability, Day 2: Reduce
Do you want to learn how you can be more “green” or “eco-conscious”? To help us celebrate National Reuse Day on Friday, October 20, throughout this week we will be sharing information about the “5 R’s of Sustainability”, how to be more eco-friendly, and Stardust’s role in the community.
Have you heard of the 5 R’s of Sustainability? They are made up of “Refuse”, “Reduce”, “Rot”, “Recycle”, and “Reuse”. (You may also see other...
more5 R's of Sustainability, Day 1: Refuse
Do you want to learn more about what it means to be “green” or “eco-conscious”? To help us celebrate National Reuse Day on Friday, October 20, from Monday through Friday of this week, we will be sharing information about the “5 R’s of Sustainability”, how to be more eco-friendly, and Stardust’s role in the community.
Have you heard of the 5 R’s of Sustainability? If not, here’s a little history on them: Originally conceived of in...
moreRemodeling a Kitchen for Added Resale Value (On a Budget)
By Rose Stanford
Experienced chefs know that a well-stocked kitchen is the ultimate place for indulging your culinary creativity. But even if you’re not into cooking, an updated kitchen helps you get excited about this daily chore. Remodeling your kitchen gives it a much-needed facelift. Newer appliances, lighting, and cabinetry affect resale value when it’s time to put the house on the...
moreHalloween DIY: Upcycled Glass Shade Pumpkins
Halloween is right around the corner! And, we’re adding fall vibes in the warehouse with a few upcycled glass shade pumpkins. This is an easy and fun DIY because all you have to do is drip paint. You will need the following…
- Glass Shades
- Acrylic Paint
- Cork Top
- Wire
- Wire Cutters
- Super Glue
DIY Bar Cart
Bar carts are super trendy right now. Priced anywhere from $150 to $300 in regular retail stores, we built one with reclaimed materials for under $30! All you need are some drawers, shelves, casters, and time.
moreThe Starve the Landfill Program
For years “starve the landfill” has been the Stardust rallying cry! Now, Starve the Landfill is a program that advocates the importance of deconstruction and building material reuse to businesses in the construction industry.
Here to explain more about this new program is Stardust Resource Development Manager, Jason Carlyle!
Can you tell me about the STL program?
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more5 Budget Friendly Kitchen Hacks
For many people entertaining and eating is done right in the Kitchen. This is an important focal point for not only your guests but also potential buyers/renters. Giving your kitchen a facelift could be just the thing it needs! I know, easier said than done, considering the cost not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend on a new kitchen. Using salvaged items not only adds character but also allows you to go green while trimming your...
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