Are your pencils & crayons becoming disorganized? Do you have too many wood logs laying around? Then it’s time to make this handy dandy natural pencil & crayon caddy. It’s easy! Just saw down some logs to your desired height & use a power drill with the bit marked for depth by wrapping it with… Read More »
Want to know just about everything & anything Green? Well, now you can with this incredible list by Mashable. The list includes 100+ sites that give information on everything green. Things like how to lower your carbon footprint, places to find eco-friendly shopping, communities to meet others & discuss the current topics and even dating… Read More »
There are a lot of shampoo companies out there promising to make your hair lush & beautiful. But do they really? And to what cost? They are full of toxins & chemicals and often just turn your hair into a dry & brittle mess. Try making your own eco-friendly shampoo & conditioner. It is a… Read More »
Got old books? Yeah, who doesn’t. The question should be…What do we do with all of our old books? Well besides donating them to a school, or library, or a used book store, how about making yourself a purse. Chrisjob over at Curbly.com created one & put together this great video tutorial for turning your… Read More »
Not sure how to reuse those odds & ends around the house? How about turning them into fun toys for your feline friend. Here are 5 ways to reuse everyday household items and turn them into cat toys. 1- Turn an old sock & some string into a mouse. Simply cut the sock in half,… Read More »
Artists and crafters have always been recyclers, but for many, it has not only become a thrifty choice, it has become a moral imperative. 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. The work in this book ranges from… Read More »
New Year’s Eve is all about making the most noise at midnight. This year do it in Eco-Style with these DIY recycled water bottle noise makers. They are really easy & a fun project to do with the kids. What you’ll need: Empty plastic water bottle Beans, coins, or other items to place inside 1… Read More »
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children has an awesome greeting card recycling program that is a great way to reuse & recycle while helping the amazing kids at the Ranch campuses. All you have to do is mail your used thank you notes, greeting & holiday cards to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. When St. Jude’s… Read More »
Wrapping paper from holiday gifts is largely to blame for a 25% spike in curbside trash volume between Thanksgiving & New Year’s Day, according to the EPA. What is the eco-minded gift-giver to do? The best thing to do if you are giving physical gifts this season is to wrap them in an eco-friendly way.… Read More »
Keep the Holiday expenses to a minimum this year & make your Christmas ornaments from scratch. Just make, bake, & decorate. These ornaments are super eco-friendly, fun craft project for the kids, and can be reused year after year. INGREDIENTS 1 cup salt 2 cups flour 1 cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Water-based paints… Read More »