For People and the Planet

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What a great night celebrating what @nuvoglas is doing for people and the planet. Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks to all who came out and supported our cause!

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The story of 2 fish, Dave doing math, and why you should join us in making a difference. 

https://igg.me/at/nuvoglas

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And ready to make Salem, OR a better place. With your help!

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8 days

Until we launch our crowdfunding campaign!

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For People and the Planet -Art, Environment, and Transformation - Salem Weekly News

People don’t think of their glassware choices as either socially or ecologically conscious, but a local business wants to change that. I recently spoke to David Pluister, artist, teacher, father, and entrepreneur who took time to update me on the evolution of NuvoGlas. A few years ago, Pluister started NuvoGlas after reading about creating upcycled …

12 days until we go live!

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DIY Wine Bottle Bird Feeders

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Future project for @nuvoglas ?

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UNLQmfqXqI

Fire polishing and annealing. In awesome orange glasses. 

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20 days until launch

This week we created a draft page for the campaign, created our perks, toured a few shelters, and are starting to work on our video. 

Time flys fast.

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Another future project for @nuvoglas

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In what’s believed to be the first ever such project attempted in Oregon, St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County plans to convert a former church on Willamette Street into housing for homeless youth. The nonprofit agency has an option to purchase the vacant church, which is across the street from the U.S.

@nuvoglas will be spending 1/4 of the time that St. Vincent is on their project. Pretty crazy to think about. The state of Oregon is in for some miracles. 

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Artist Recycles Discarded Keys to Transform Them Into Unique Decor

Australian craftsman Moerkey, also known as Michael, recycles discarded keys and transforms them into unique works of art. It all started when he was supposed to be cleaning out his shed and he came across some old copper pipe. He then cut it into rings and began honing a technique that lead to the creation of decorative spheres, bowls, figures, and more.

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Proof that discarded items can be recycled into amazing artwork. 

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I heart empties. 

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WATCH: The Power Of Giving Free Haircuts To The Homeless

When Mandie Barnes gets a good idea, she goes after it. About eight years ago, the 27-year-old quit a full-time job in public relations to pursue her passion in hair styling. “I seriously love what I do,” she said of her choice.

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Free haircuts? Awesome idea.

Now what about a job... :)

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Bring on the heat.

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Something huge is happening

Nuvoglas is launching a crowdfunding campaign. 

This is where Nuvoglas will document its progress. 

Days until crowdfunding campaign launch: 25

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Crowdfunding

noun

the practice of funding a project by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. 

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Sitting down to get the mission statement hashed out. Why do we even exist??!! #missionstatement #smallbusiness