Office Space: Ink Cartridge Desk Lamps


Updated 04/26/10 2:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Ink Cartridge Desk Lamps

I gotta hand it to ya, geeks — you're a crafty bunch! After we've professed our love for the hanging ink cartridge lamps, Etsy user Lowell & Louise adds to the infatuation by creating these cute and functional upcycled ink cartridge desk lamps. Don't have a place for an Epson chandelier? No problem — just prop one of these up alongside your external hard drive, lay it flat for a minimal Read more

5 Fun and Functional Upcycled Accessories


Updated 02/26/10 9:30 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

5 Upcycled Gadget and Home Accessories

Although your gadgets may not be the most earth-friendly things on the planet that doesn't mean that your accessories can't be green. And what's greener than giving an old and warn out "something" a second life? Check out five fun and functional upcycled accessories in this slideshow! Read more

Color Me Happy: Ink Cartridge Hanging Lamps


Updated 01/28/10 2:50 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Ink Cartridge Hanging Lamps

The good people of Etsy are never short on creativity, but being able to produce something as stylish and eco-friendly as these recycled Ink Cartridge Hanging Lamps ($45) takes some serious skills. Made from four disassembled Epson ink cartridges (of varying colors, natch), these lights are a brilliant example of recycling savvy that also preform a basic function — lighting your room. Best Read more

Two Easy Ways to Recycle Printer Ink Cartridges


Updated 04/02/09 4:33 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

Two Ways to Recycle Empty Printer Ink Cartridges

I know most of you still use home printers, so listen up — recycling those empty printer cartridges has just gotten a whole lot easier thanks to HP and Walgreens! Last week I purchased a new HP cartridge and included in the box was a little envelope (postage paid) for me to mail away my old cartridge for recycling. And then after a quick trip to Walgreens, I noticed on my bag that Walgreens Read more

9 Eco-Unfriendly Moves That Are Losing You Money


Updated 04/22/12 11:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco Tips That Will Help Save Money

Earth Day is coming up and although we usually celebrate by telling you what you should do, sometimes it's easier to listen to advice on what you shouldn't do. Not being environmentally friendly adds a huge cost to your wallet and your environment. Here are a couple of eco-unfriendly moves you should avoid doing: Not using public transportation: Even if you do have a car, try to switch off with Read more

12 Things You Should Never Buy Full-Price


Updated 02/27/12 6:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things You Can Buy at a Discount

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more

Staff Members at Animal Shelters Can Use These Things


Updated 12/29/11 7:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Things to Buy or Donate For Animal Shelter Staff Members

While we usually think of giving things to shelters for the animals, the staff can use your help, too! It helps to contact your local one to learn exactly what they need, but I gathered up a list of recommendations that you may be tossing, or can easily spare, this New Year. Camera: If you were lucky enough to get a new camera for Christmas, a doggie shelter could use your old one! Supply the Read more