"Country Living contributing editor Randy Florke shows how to decorate and renovate a home inexpensively with repurposed, restored, and recycled materials. Providing inspiration and practical information, he perfectly captures why sustainable living is important and reveals how everyone can create a home that's a harmonious with the environment as it is beautiful. What's more, 'Restore. Recycle. Repurpose.' explains how to do it without buying costly materials from far-flung places or throwing out what you already have. Room by room, Florke presents ideas, examples, and resources that are "shades of green." His approach begins with a major focus for each room, such as vanities, sinks, and tubs in the bathroom. Sharing his flea market and thrift shopping skills as well as some savvy wisdom inspired by his grandmother, Florke will help you create a welcoming, lovely, earth-friendly décor--without spending a fortune"--P. [2] of cover.

Recycling has not always been a staple of human history. In fact, it is a relatively recent development. In this book, readers learn about the history of recycling, the technological challenges it faces, its economic pros and cons, and the ways it is changing markets and the world.

Lists numerous suggestions for reusing materials.

Discusses why we should recycle so we can help the world.

“Recycle. Reduce. Reuse.” This familiar phrase is a reminder of our responsibility in creating a sustainable world. This title provides readers with an in-depth look at the importance of recycling and conserving. They’ll learn the different methods people use to recycle and conserve resources and the impact these efforts have on Earth. Most importantly, they’ll learn what they can do to protect our planet. This information-rich title supports elementary science curricula and offers additional opportunities to learn through its fact boxes and detailed photographs.

This practical guide shows how to reduce consumption and fight waste through recycling, and how to create new from old. With the help of this book, the concept of conservation through recycling can become a natural part of everyday life. The book is divided into three sections—"Action and Ideas" looks at policy issues and legislation; "The World of Recycling" examines other countries' recycling practices, and serves as a resource of ideas to share worldwide; and the "Recycler's A-Z" contains up-to-date information on a wide range of household and office items. It stresses the need to reduce the quantity of materials bought, and gives creative ideas for their reuse. A resource section lists suppliers, equipment organizations, and contacts. The book is endorsed by the National Recycling Forum.