Saturday I went to Zero Landfill Akron.  They collaborate with architectural and interior design businesses and collect discarded samples, passing them along to artists & art educators for reuse.  So basically, artists can get free fabric swatches, wallpaper books, blinds, tiles, 3-ring binders, glass, carpet, etc.   

Here are two of my favorite finds:  

A Jillian’s menu.  I’m going to cover the pages and make a tabletop scrapbook!  

And a collection of carpet samples that are just the right size for cup coasters.  The backs have a nice rubber finish too. 

This Saturday is the last date for the event in Akron.  It’s from noon-4pm in Downtown Akron near Mocha Maiden.  (30 North High Street.)