Cardboard bicycle can change the world, says Israeli inventor

Published on October 15, 2012

A bicycle made almost entirely of cardboard has the potential to change transportation habits from the world's most congested cities to the poorest reaches of Africa, its Israeli inventor says.

More Recycling Tips

By Annie Korzen
Published on September 8, 2011

Waste Not Want Not

By Annie Korzen
Published on September 6, 2011

THE JOY OF FREEBIES

By Annie Korzen
Published on August 3, 2011

Earth Day April 22

Published on March 23, 2010

Every two weeks, Americans wear out nearly 50 million pounds of rubber on their tires. This is enough rubber to manufacture 3.25 million new tires. To lessen this, inflate your tires to the correct pressure. This preserves the life of the tires and saves gas, which ultimately saves money.

No food will be wasted if Joseph Gitler has his way

By Orit Arfa
Published on April 10, 2008

Rescuing excess food from Israeli corporate cafeterias on a daily basis is just one of the projects Joseph Gitler conceived about five and a half years ago when, as a new immigrant to Israel, he decided he must do something about the disturbing reports of poverty in Israel.

Recycling on the fashion runway

By Meredith Price
Published on April 4, 2008

The Circuit

By Gaby Wenig
Published on February 26, 2004

All over Los Angeles, Jewish groups were finding innovative ways to commemorate Tu B'Shevat, the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat, which is the New Year for trees.