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Health Care Reform And Eco Impact By Earth911

by Katherine J. Chen; More than 30 countries around the world operate under some form of a universal health care system, but it’s still not practiced in the United States, and 15 percent of Americans are uninsured.

In a September 2009 speech to Congress, President Obama discussed the changes he envisions for citizens with and without health insurance. Under his proposed universal health care plan, he says insurance companies would no longer be able to refuse coverage to the ill, and patients will not be expected to pay out of pocket for expensive treatments or vital operations.

But the health care industry is not one grounded on ecological principles. In fact, it is one of the single most polluting industries in the country. American hospitals generate approximately 6,600 tons of waste daily. As much as 85 percent of that is non-hazardous solid waste, such as paper, cardboard, food waste, metal, glass and plastics, according to Practice Green Health.

Recycled Circuit Board Eyeglass Holder

Recycled Circuit Board Eyeglass Holder

What a creative and unique way to keep those toxic laden circuit boards out of landfills- Reuse them and make necklaces, ID badge holders or eyeglass holders. Debby Arem Designs, who sells on Etsy, says ‘ A funky badge holder made from recycled vintage circuit boards, vintage lucite and glass beads from the 1950’s as well as recycled colored “bell” telephone wire from the 1950’s! I’ve also taken very old capacitors from the 1940’s and repurposed them into additional decorative components.’

They sell for $67 online at Etsy

Fashion Jewelry Made With Recycled Optical Lenses

This came to us via Bead Arts- it’s an interesting idea for the craftsperson to reuse and recycle optical lenses.  I like how they did the picture (a little vintage) and the stone dazzlers are unique. You could do the same type of concept with buttons, or broken jewelry or paint.

Eco Eyecare-Recycled Aviator Sunglass Lamp

Recycle Sunglass Lamp- Photo- Treehugger.com

We have featured other ways to recycle sunglasses and lenses. This came to us from Treehugger, as much I am into recycling, reusing, I would not want to dust this lamp, plus these eyeglasses look new, not reused. Like the concept although.

Source: Treehugger.com

Hoya Recycled Lens Holiday Ornaments By Michele B

Recycled Hoya Lenses With Unique Designs and Gems

Another entry from Michele B for our Hoya Recycled Lens Contest! Gold paint and jewels make up a glitzy look, perfect for the holidays! I like how she cut up the lenses to make a star. Michele B is a certified optician, blogger and frame designer who works both Florida and France. (I think the ‘Chrisnukah’ is from ‘The OC’. Adam Brody combined Christmas and Hanukkah. I was a die hard OC Fan for the first 2 years until that Mischa Barton got way too self pitying and miserable)

Eye-Catching Holiday Hoya Wreath For Hoya Contest

We recieved our first entry for the Hoya Recycled Lens Contest From:

Easton Eyecare and Optical / Alan Bishop OD, Stanley Feinblum OD

210 Marlboro Ave Suite 31, Easton, MD 21601

What a clever idea using optical lenses on a wreath! Amazing what a little paint and glitter can do to perk up a holiday wreath and reusing lenses.

Beautiful and Creative Holiday Hoya Wreath

Holiday Hoya Wreath

Recycled Lenses, with Penquins and Santa Hat!

Recycled Lenses with Snowflakes and Sparkles

Recycled Lenses with Snowflakes, Sky and more Glitter

Recycled Lenses with Very Cute Stocking and Sparkles!

Love the Grinch, My personal Favorite!

Recycled Lenses With Santa Claus

Tags: Eco, Lenses, Opti-Fun
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Sneaky Green Uses For Everyday Things Book

Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things: How to Craft Eco-Garments and Sneaky Snack Kits, Create Green Cleaners, Remake Paper into Flying Toys, Assemble … a Robot Recycle Bin with Everyday Things-  (about $10) a  new book that gives great ideas on how to recycle and remake everyday items.  Its a fun, easy to use book that include diagrams for both kids and adults. This might be a great book to put in your reception room or a very economical gift item as we go into the holiday season.

The projects include:

• Making batteries from everyday items
• Solar power generator
• Sneaky sources of wires
• Sneaky eco-wristband
• Food/Cereal box magazine and file holder
• Sneaky book safe
• Recycling multi-bin
• Sneaky solar-motor
• And lots more!

Win Free Lenses From Hoya In San Diego and Los Angeles- Recycled Lens Contest

ReUse, ReMake, ReCreate Your Lenses Into Holiday Ornaments and Win Free Lenses

Contest

By

Hoya, San Diego

Hoya, Los Angeles

I just love Lisa Lingard at Hoya, San Diego ! What a great fun gift to the optical community and a way to recycle your optical lenses as well!

Hoya, San Diego and Los Angeles is offering 3 yes, 3 opportunities to win a free lens certificate and AR by reusing and recreating cast off lenses into holiday ornaments or decorations! All you have to do is remake cast off lenses of any type into a holiday ornament, send us the pics, with your name and phone number. We have a panel of judges who will pick the winners!

Rules:

• The contest is good through Dec. 20, 2009
• Send pics to theopticalvisionsite@gmail.com
• Need contact info, name and phone, office name and address is also good.
• We will publish the pics and your name unless you ask us not to publish.
• Winner must be optical professional
• Winner will be notified by Hoya via email or phone.
• Voucher is good for a Hoya Lens of your choice excluding the iD lens.

Need some ideas? Check out the following links:

• Recycled Lenses- Make a Brooch
• Lighting Made with Recycled Lenses
• Recycling Eyewear – Make into Weaving

Thank you Hoya for offering this wonderful opportunity to the optical professional! We look forward to hearing and seeing all the creative ways you can reuse lenses!