HGTV Yet AGAIN

When I was brought onto the Glass Recycled team I did my homework- studying the terms, the products, and the people who contribute to the overall picture. I was taken back when I researched some of their history with the involvement with some of the TV shows I followed previously to Glass Recycled. In 2008 Glass Recycled hit its prime time with the spot light being featured in multiple TV shows and several magazines .

HGTV and ABC have not only mentioned Glass Recycled, but have featured the products on Extreme Makeover and Red Hot and Green. I personally watch these shows and dream about the HGTV or ABC teams showing up to my house and surprising me with a complete makeover of any room in my house. The teams do picture perfect work.

We'll lets see how HGTV's "Bang for Your Buck" can protray our product GlassSLAB! June 4th HGTV is yet again featuring Glass Recycled! I am so excited for the company and can't wait to see what they are capable of doing when creating dream home decor.

 Photo Credit: HGTV.com

I really want to get in touch with a some representatives for the HGTV TV series... so we will see what I can do! Please tune in on June 4th and then don't be afraid to check out Glass Recycled's web site. I would also love to see some questions or inquiries about the products as well... don't be shy!

Time Flys!

Just in- I will be heading to the Glass Recycled plant in June to see the process of upcycling!

I am so excited... while I am there I hope to not only learn and see what Glass Recycled does, but also keep you all up to speed on the newest and greatest! While I am in Dallas I will be spending a few days in the office working with web designers and production team! I think that seeing the plant will inspire me to share more about the company and hopefully I will be able to create a news letter to send out to those of you that have interest in the Glass Recycled product.

Oh and I almost forgot I prior to heading down south to Texas... I will be heading back to my home town-Traverse City to meet with some people from Strata Design who will be installing some Glass Recycled products in the Frankfort area at the Crystal Lake Art Center. I am so excited and honored to see my hometown taking part in the green movement.

What are some other great green housing options are there? I want to touch base with as many green companies that take part in home decor of office decor in efforts to promote and learn!

Upcycle Much?

Hello upcyclers my name is Marie Bodnar, I am currently an intern for the unique company Glass Recycled. I thought while thoroughly enjoying my very first internship I would start a blog as well to keep up on what is happening within the company along with the green movement I am taking part of. I intend to learn a lot and share a lot in regards to what upcycling actually means...You can look it up in dictionary.com only to find it just as confused as I was when I heard it for the first time. Although some may argue that Wikipedia is not the ideal site to cite or use, but I have come to find that this generation nailed the meaning perfectly: "Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value..". 

So besides throwing all of your news papers into a bin every week have you personally ever thought of something that you could make from some one's trash (we are talking much more than going to a garage sale here)? I know that I don't even bother looking when you can just go down the road to the store to buy exactly what you're looking for! But I think its time to start... Green is the new black... Green is the new lifestyle. I am only 21 years old, but I know that by recycling and upcycling we can all make a difference. 

I'll admit that the idea of garbage is trashy, but what if I could prove you wrong with one glass bottle at a time? I'd like to invite you to follow me while I learn and teach you about the things that Glass Recycled has to offer you and your family, your coworkers, and your environment around you!

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