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Eco-art is a form of contemporary art that improves our relationship with the environment. A growing field, examples of eco-art range from using reclaimed and sustainable materials for sculpture and furniture to education and advocacy through poetry and photography.

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Articles about Eco-art

Litterbugs get profiled

Mon, May 13 2013 at 11:18 AM

A new art project uses DNA to get an idea of who's tossing butts and other litter.
Online boutique offers handmade tableware -- and a soulful respite

Tue, Feb 12 2013 at 11:28 AM

A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.
Salvage-happy builder jailed after failing to pay for demolition of own work

Tue, Jan 15 2013 at 1:00 PM

A Mojave Desert folk hero/renegade builder is sentenced to 539 days in jail after failing to pay for the demolition of his sprawling private residence/art installation, Phonehenge West.
Snow art showcases beauty of winter

Thu, Jan 03 2013 at 1:26 PM

Wearing snowshoes, artist Simon Beck carves intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.
Photos: Motley mess of scarecrows invade historic Westchester estate

Wed, Oct 31 2012 at 11:30 AM

Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic estates is a fine example of DIY Halloween-craft.
Solar flares blur the lines between science and art [Photos]

Tue, Oct 23 2012 at 11:20 AM

Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting images to engage the public in learning about science.
Canned air from your favorite cities now on sale

Tue, Sep 04 2012 at 4:02 AM

Miss the smells of home? Artist Kirill Rudenko is canning air from many of the world's major cities and selling it for $10 a pop.
Ugandan artist makes playground from recycled plastic bottles

Thu, Aug 09 2012 at 3:58 PM

Artist and teacher Ruganzu Bruno Tusingwire wins the first 10K prize at TEDxQuatar with his innovative recycling idea that helps kids in need.
Who is really responsible for plastic waste?

Fri, Aug 03 2012 at 4:43 PM

Artist Asher Jay's "Garbagea" confronts us with our throwaway culture in this creative project.
Kevin Costner mired in bison dispute

Mon, Mar 19 2012 at 4:59 PM

Actor is taken to court over 17 bronze horse and bison sculptures he commissioned back in the late '90s.

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Eco-art

Articles about Eco-art

Litterbugs get profiled

Online boutique offers handmade tableware -- and a soulful respite

Salvage-happy builder jailed after failing to pay for demolition of own work

Snow art showcases beauty of winter

Photos: Motley mess of scarecrows invade historic Westchester estate

Solar flares blur the lines between science and art [Photos]

Canned air from your favorite cities now on sale

Ugandan artist makes playground from recycled plastic bottles

Who is really responsible for plastic waste?

Kevin Costner mired in bison dispute

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