I want this handbag!!

Now this is what I call upcycling for a thrift store handbag. Jeff Crystal has provided instructions for installing a solar battery in a handbag that will keep your cell phone powered up as you are out and about. The bag was crafted by Mark Farina and could be all the next rage--he is taking requests to 'solar up' bags.

Novel ways to recycle bottles

This article from the Daily Green has some very novel ideas for recycling plastic and glass bottles. In particular, check the video at the very end--made by folks who obviously have too much time on their hands.