creating something new is just recycling

Do you ever feel like that when you are trying to design something? I do. What is an original idea anyway? Has everything been done before?

I have been so bored with all the “recycling” green marketing stuff lately. Is it just to make us feel good or are we really making a difference? I have noticed that some people at my work don’t use the plastic/paper/Styrofoam from the cafeteria. They bring their own plate and coffee cup and get the food on that. I thought that was a good idea. It is also resourceful. I figured out that I save about $14 a month if I buy my own tea and reusable hot/cold water bottle. Not bad. This inspired way more than the green fairies dancing on the commercials.

What inspires you most?