These earrings are handmade from recycled Mexican bottle caps. Very cute.. at Etsy-based JustineJustine for a very reasonable $13.56 U.S.

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In an effort to get into the holiday spirit I present these lovely handmade, newspaper rose wreaths created by NatureAccessories.  No trees, pine cones or shrubs were harmed in their creation… just some upcycled newspapers being spared the recycling bin or landfill by being transformed into something quite artsy useful.

• A win for our oceans and beaches…U.S. Won’t Allow Drilling in Atlantic, off Florida – reuters
• The big nations don’t lead…Climate Talks Hit Bump as Brazilian Leader Expects No Result – yahoo! news
• Trees that would glow…without lights. Bioluminescent Christmas Trees? – npr
• Africa ‘Can Feed Itself in a Generation’ – bbc
• This poison is in everything from kid’s sippy cups to antiques…Dangerous Levels of Lead Found in Many Consumer Products – sciencedaily
• NYC Bees Turn Red From Cherry Juice – myway
• Are you a scorpion or not? New Species of ‘Pseudoscorpion’ Discovered at Yosemite – msnbc