A charming way to charge your iPhone or iPod: the Book iPhone Charging Dock ($45-$58). Etsy seller Inbook makes use out of old and otherwise tossed-aside tomes and turns them into something new, special, and totally usable. Coming with titles like Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Homer's Odyssey (among others), you can bet this dock will look (and feel) right at home on your Read more

Get a new phone this Spring? With so many awesome models hitting the scene, I wouldn't blame you. But what did you do with your old device? Don't just toss it away — in honor of April's eco month, here are five super easy ways for you to donate or recycle those babies to help the planet, your fellow man, and your conscience. Read more

Find a hot new smartphone under the tree with your name on it this morning? Don't just toss your old one away — here are five super easy ways for you to donate or recycle those babies to help the planet, your fellow man, and your conscience. Read more

April is only a few days away, which signals that Spring is really here! It's also the month that we celebrate Earth Day — a globally recognized day of eco-activism and environmental awareness. I say, let's get ahead of the game by celebrating Earth Day today and every day. Here are some easy ways to green your fitness. By simply tweaking your daily habits just a bit, you'll be doing your part Read more

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

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Recently, I interviewed Tyler Velten, whose apartment had been featured in a New York Times article about designing on a student's budget. Tyler has a lot of cool, creative ideas for making eco changes on a budget. Check out some of his household experiments in the slideshow. Photos Courtesy Tyler Velten Read more

If you're a DIY bride without enough hours in the day for time-consuming craft projects and antique store shopping, Ruffled's Recycle Your Wedding may be able to help you out! It's sort of an Etsy-meets-Craigslist site, with everything from handmade decorations to antique tableware to used wedding gowns and shoes. You can post a wanted listing if you're looking for something specific or sell your Read more

Art supplies and crafts collection, designed by a real-life designer, at Target prices? Sign me up! When Todd Oldham first published Kid Made Modern ($16) almost three years ago, he created a minirevolution in the world of arts and crafts. Inspired by the most influential midcentury artists — including Alexander Calder, Charles and Ray Eames, and Marimekko — he sought to teach lil ones about Read more