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Sign, sign, everywhere a sign! There was a need for signage when we started here at Haycock Hall, because the main entrance was hidden from view. So we took old street signs, which the metal shop already had plenty of, and started cutting them up for that ransom note, bricolage […]

Repeat Treat Signs

June 11, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe tagged street signs / wood by David

Deconstructed Keyboard Key Earrings Both of these items are recyclable, but why not make something useful and fashionable? Honestly, we took apart the keyboards ourselves and are finding uses for the parts. Express yourself with your own keys dangling from your ears. You can wear your initials or “Alt” and […]

Up from Fingertips to Earlobes

May 20, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe tagged earwire / Keyboard by David

If not used, old carousels, unfortunately, cannot be recycled, and they would end up being landfill trash. Take all the metal pieces off the back of the carousel, then affix the mirror to the back.

Merry-Go-Reuse Wall Mirror

May 17, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe tagged mirror / slide carousel by David

Wabi-Sabi Vessels

May 17, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe / Upcycle tagged glass / pipette / wood by David

While membership dues are based on calendar year, our annual meeting is held in the summer, which is when SDO Board of Director positions are elected. It’s also a time to reflect on the past year. Notable from 2018-19 Sustainable Delaware Ohio turned 9 years old! (What should we do […]

Sponsor a duck!

May 3, 2019 in General tagged duck race / NOW Fest by David

Responding to feedback from local business owners at a recent Main Street Delaware meeting, we just overhauled our Links page. First, it’s renamed from “Links to Other Websites” to just “Links”. Next, old links were removed or updated, and new links added, while the whole page got a facelift. Lastly, […]

November 11, 2018 in Website by David | Open »

Support SDO during The Columbus Foundation’s Big Give, and your contribution could be boosted up to 10%! All donations will be received by SDO and used to educate ourselves and our community on environment-friendly living, promoting a strong local community. Help us continue to build community gardens and bike […]

Give to SDO during the Big Give

October 8, 2017 in General by David

An image of the award — SDO was recently presented an Excellent Partner Award from the Delaware Solar Co-op and OH SUN, for our “excellent work in promoting the Delaware Solar Co-op and helping Delaware County residents go solar.” (Our Kudos page has been updated to include this and other awards.) The latest number from the co-op […]

SDO held its annual meeting on Saturday, July 8th. Refreshments were shared, and good conversations were held. David Soliday and Tom Wolber were each re-elected to the Board of Directors for another two-year term, while Stephanie Gregory was also elected for her first term. The rest of the Board is […]