By collecting Elephant dung (adults produce approximately 1 tonne per week) and turning it into pulp and paper, Ellie is providing the raw materials for a small business which creates local employment which in turn trains villagers with new skills, educates and supports villagers and aids improvement with social and cultural relations. Post inspired by Sheep Poo paper picked by suebe 12 months ago tags elephant dung paper rhino ellie poo poop |
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Ever found yourself with a bunch of elephant dung and noticed that you had no paper to write about it? 2 comments edit related share weirdWell now you can learn how to make paper out of elephant dung! picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago |
Here is how you can make your own paper with household items. You can also make the paper to your own needs or desires. 0 comments edit related share plime.comAnother Tutorial on paper making A pictorial tutorial on papermaking Flickr link courtesy of MAKEzine History of papermaking picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago |
South Korea's LG Philips LCD has developed the world's first A4-sized colour electronic-paper - a paper-thin and bendable viewing panel. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
Three different species of frogs have been discovered living in the dung of the Asian elephant in southeastern Sri Lanka. The discovery—the first time anyone has recorded frogs living in elephant droppings—has widespread conservation implications both for frogs and Asian elephants, which are in decline. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago 2 comments edit related share science |
The story is pretty short, but I thought it was funny! picked by tlovesd 3 years ago 2 comments edit related share weird |
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Stumped about what to give that special someone this Christmas? How about some rhino poop? The International Rhino Foundation is auctioning separately on eBay four pieces of dung from the endangered species and will use the proceeds to fund conservation efforts. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share weird |
Origami is the Japanese art of creating paper sculptures (normally) without gluing or cutting the paper, as well as using only one piece of paper. This post is about representing the world of Star Wars with Origami sculptures. It is amazing how folded paper can render movements, emotions and even traits of character. picked by iamamaniac 3 months ago 4 comments edit related share arts |
Use Photoshop to create paper effects such as creases and folds using gradients, brushes and selection tools. picked by eflouret 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Google just introduced a new service that seems a great idea, and a free one. With Gmail Paper you can print one, one thousand, or one hundred thousand of your emails. Photo attachments are also printed on high-quality, glossy photo paper, and secured to your Gmail Paper with a paper clip. picked by studio 3 years ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
Toilet paper is becoming a sought after commodity at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility after officials began limiting inmates to one roll at a time to trim costs. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
This artist makes gorgeous sculptures using pads of construction paper. After awhile they start to look the same, but if you need a happycolor fix, this is it! picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
With a piece of newspaper and a little imagination, you can become another person. Recycle an old newspaper and roleplay your favorite character by making and wearing a paper hat! picked by DaftGretel 3 years ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
Britney Gallivan has solved the Paper Folding Problem. This well known challenge was to fold paper in half more than seven or eight times, using paper of any size or shape. picked by Mershaullk 3 years ago 8 comments edit related share science |
Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered a fungus in elephant dung that will help them break down fibres and wood into biofuel. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 1 comments edit related share science |
Ever imagined wearing a dress made out of paper? House-Wear, a truly imaginative brand founded by artist Laura Sansone is all about eco-fashion, but in a different way than what you may have seen before. Laura’s cheeky and light-as-a-feather PAPER WEAR line is made out of Tyvek, a material which is usually reserved for mailing envelopes. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
First comes the whole pixelation craze then comes Bert Simons with his paper craft portraits which appear as fractal faceted faces in a somewhat eerie way….maybe it’s just how he hangs them like deer heads. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share arts |
A bunch of tips, instructions, even paper patterns to make some really great paper airplanes, perfect for those slow days at the office. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
An Ohio court says it won't accept new civil, small claims, criminal and traffic cases because it has run out of money for paper. 1 comments edit related share plime.comJudge Lee McClelland said the Morrow County Municipal Court that handles the cases has only enough paper left to print hearing notices and other documents for cases already pending. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago |
Simon Schubert, a talented German artist, uses paper creases and folds to create incredible works of art. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago 0 comments edit related share arts |
Origami (literally meaning 'folding paper') is the art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to create a given result using geometric folds and crease patterns. Origami refers to all types of paper folding, even those of non-Chinese origin. picked by bluemax 2 years ago 15 comments edit related share plime.com |