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Treehugger.com - Lamps from Recycled Materials

May 29th, 2008 by Ryan Johnston

Eco-friendly lamps for your home

Found via Treehugger.com

“Adhocism is the art of living and doing things ad hoc- using materials at hand, rather than waiting for the perfect moment or “proper” approach. As a principle of design, it begins with everyday improvisations, such as bottles for candle holders and tractor seats on wheels for dining chairs.”
It also keeps a lot of stuff out of the garbage, like these yoghurt containers turned into a lamp. ::Re-nest

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Treehugger.com - Lamps from Recycled Materials

Eco-friendly lamps for your home