Monday, March 18, 2013

When is " Old Money" NEW Money?





US shreds 10,000 pounds of paper money every day. On a average your dollar survives only 21 months
before going to the shredder. Years ago the US currency removed from circulation was burned. 




Around 1990 the Federal Reserve started to research how they could recycle the money. Horse breeders tried to use the shredded material as bedding but the "old money" caused the horse to break out in skin rashes. Other tests included: insulation, mattress filling and roofing shingles. 

1994 Amazing Recycled Products was working on a research project with Levis regarding recycling their factory waste. We were in the process of extruding pencils when I got the idea that perhaps the US Banknotes could be another option for pencils. We first tried a high compression hex pencil but the results were not of the liking. But after mixing the material with plastic we were successful in extruding pencils. 



We offer both standard pencils and special order golf pencils all made with US paper banknotes. These pencils feature the official reclaimed currency logo so you know you are getting a certified  pencil. 


All made in the United States from US Banknotes. We have now extended this line to include a slim stick pen made with the currency and plastic. 

This pen comes in a minimum of 250 pieces at a special introductory price of .44 each including your message. Please mention " Old Money" Promotion to get this price. The pen features black ink and a cap that is proudly stamped USA 

Our pencil pricing for this special " Old Money"  promotion is as follows:
ARP96009 Round Recycled Money Pencil .30 each minimum 1000 pieces 
ARP96015 Round Recycled Money Golf Pencil .20 each minimum 10000 pieces  
ARP03513 Dollar Sign Shaped Money Pencil 1.50 each minimum 250 pieces  
ARP03700 Slim Stick Money Pens .44 each  minimum 250 pieces 
Pricing good through April 30, 2013 
Pricing does not include shipping and handling
Set up 25.00 each new order for this promotion only 

Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. P.O. Box 312 Denver, Colorado 80201
amazingrecycled.com 1-800-241-2174 salesteam@amazingrecycled.com                                   

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Soda Bottle Houses

Building Houses from sand and recycled plastic soda bottles is quickly becoming the new construction method around the world. These homes are not only inexpensive to build, but the sand acts as an insulation and also has proven to be structural. 

The house below has a heavy earth/green roof weighing up to 30 tons when wet and yet the only support is in the bottles themselves without any extra reinforcement. Constructed from 8000 bottles, it is the first house in the world made from PET bottles without using cement in the walls. This house is located in Honduras 


Some houses are made using a combination of glass wine bottles and plastic PET bottles. The house shown below features wine bottles on the right wall and soda bottles on the left. This creates an attractive pattern to the wall. This house does use the cement with the bottles.


                               

Houses made from glass bottles have been around for a very long time. Bottles were used as building material because of lack of trees in the area and of course cost. Many of these houses still stand today.


One the most famous older glass bottle houses in the US is located in Kaleva Michigan. The house was completed in 1941 and is made from over 60,000 glass bottles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Once inside it looks like any other home. 





If a house is just too much to think about. Perhaps a simple backyard wall is good start. The bottles produce a nice texture and with sand they could be a great sound barrier as well. 



Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. P.O. Box 312 Denver, Colorado 80201
aztecplasticlumber.com 1-800-241-2174 amazingrecycled,com
salesteam@amazingreycled.com
                                     

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Everyone Needs A Second Life

   Do you just throw out or recycle that old plastic soda bottle, or do you think maybe it could have a second life first? There are several things you can do with old soda bottles and here are but a few:


 Self Watering Seed Starters 

 Drip Catcher for a Picnic Jug 


 Cupcake Covers 



 Water Sprinkler


 A boat 

Greenhouse 

                                                           
Office Wall


Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. P.O. Box 312 Denver, Colorado 80201
aztecplasticlumber.com 1-800-241-2174 amazingrecycled.com
salesteam@amazingrecycled.com

Earth Day Everyday Sale 2013


    Earth Day Everyday Sale 
    We are offering our Best Sellers for the next month in celebration of Earth Day. You must buy 10 pieces or more to get the pricing listed below. All pricing is good through April 30, 2013 and shipping is not included.in price. Call us at 1-800-241-2714 (303)699-7693 amazingrecycled.com salesteam@amazingrecycled.com
    ARP02700 Desk Top Tray                                  5.00 each
    ARP02701 Deep Capacity Tray                          6.75 each
    ARP02705 Large Single Wall Box                       9.00 each
    ARP02706 Bottle Lid for Single Wall Box            4.75 each
    ARP02707 Newspaper Lid for Single Wall Box   4.75 each
     
    Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. P.O. Box 312 Denver, Colorado 80201
    aztecplasticlumber.com 1-800-241-2174 amazingrecycled.com
    salesteam@amazingrecycled.com