‘Art’ and ‘garbage’ are not synonymous, unless you’re one of the five following artists who have created fantastic works using discarded and/or otherwise worthless items. Prepare to be amazed…or at least very, very impressed.   Torn magazine collage by Derek Gores Why we love it: For most of us, a magazine or newspaper’s value is in its words. We read it, then toss it (hopefully in the recycling bin!). For artist Derek Gores, though,...

How much do you really know about textile recycling? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is: Not much. As a people, we’ve gotten very good at recycling paper, metal, plastic, and glass, but the recycling of textiles has yet to become commonplace. We want to change that!   So what are textiles, anyway? Textiles are fabrics and products made from fibrous threads. Common household textiles include clothing, shoes, soft toys (plush toys), rugs, curtains, bed...