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=== Background===
=== '''Background'''===


We are taking Engr. 305 – Appropriate Technology at [http://www.humboldt.edu Humboldt State University].  The project we have chosen is to design and build furniture made from cardboard for those people who want to save money, reduce their carbon footprint, or just be creative.  We want to demonstrate that stylish furniture can be made completely from recycled materials at a very low cost. 


'''Our plan:'''
* To use recycled cardboard donated from businesses or individuals in the community
* Make our own homemade eco-friendly glue from rice, wheat or pasta
* Use eco-friendly fabrics and paints for upholstery and decoration. 





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Project Participants

Spring 2010:

Background

We are taking Engr. 305 – Appropriate Technology at Humboldt State University. The project we have chosen is to design and build furniture made from cardboard for those people who want to save money, reduce their carbon footprint, or just be creative. We want to demonstrate that stylish furniture can be made completely from recycled materials at a very low cost.

Our plan:

  • To use recycled cardboard donated from businesses or individuals in the community
  • Make our own homemade eco-friendly glue from rice, wheat or pasta
  • Use eco-friendly fabrics and paints for upholstery and decoration.
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