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Jul 19 2008, Deepa

Nifty designers prove recycling can be a lot more interesting than stuffing cans, bottles and cardboard into the proper containers. Though we have posted a few DIY kinda recycled light sources that may not appeal to style conscious eco-folks, this one...

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