If you eat a lot of pasta, like I do, you always have lots of glass jars in your recycle bin or trash can from all the red sauce. I like to keep my glass containers out of the landfill by reusing. Here are my top 5 ways to reuse glass jars: 1- Vase: Glass… Read More »
Not all plastics are the same. That’s why there’s a number code on the bottom for recycling. Below is a breakdown on the plastic recycling codes, including what types of products are usually produced with that plastic in its first life, how to recycle it, and what it can be recycled into for its second… Read More »
Do you wear glasses? Do you have old ones laying around the house not really sure what to do with them? Why not Donate them. New Eyes For The Needy recycles donated glasses for distribution to indigent people in developing nations worldwide. All you have to do is mail your old glasses to New Eyes… Read More »
For some reason I always have extra socks and can’t find the matching pair. Instead of just tossing those extra socks out, I reuse them. Here are my top 5 ways to reuse socks: 1- Pet Toy: Get creative & make new toys for your dog by turning your old socks into tugging toys. 2-… Read More »
Like soup? What about all those cans? Keep those tin cans out of the landfill by reusing. Here are the top 5 ways to reuse tin cans: 1- Pots for Plants: Punch a few holes in the bottom for drainage and fill with dirt & a small plant. 2- Tealight Candles Holders: Punch some holes… Read More »
Earth Day is this week, April 22 to be exact, which is a perfect time to learn about our planet & how to take care of it. Creating a compost pile in your garden is a great activity for Earth Day. Composting is basically mixing raw food scraps from your kitchen with leaves & other… Read More »
Most families go through at least one gallon of milk a week. Even if you recycle each container, that’s still a lot of waste! Keep those plastic milk jugs out of the landfill by reusing. Here are 5 ways to reuse plastic gallon & 1/2 gallon milk jugs: 1- Painting: Cut the front, top quarter… Read More »
Fleece is not a natural fiber but it is still eco-friendly because it can be made from recycled materials like plastic soda bottles. It takes about 25 plastic bottles to make an adult sized fleece garment. Fleece is the ideal alternative to wool, and is a great cozy layer to wear outdoors or indoors instead… Read More »
Got a new toothbrush? Don’t know what to do with the old one? Don’t throw them away. Instead toss them in the dishwasher for a good sanitizing, and use them around the house. They are great for cleaning just about any small space in your home, car or office. Top 10 Ways To Re-Use Your… Read More »
Instead of using poly-styrene packing peanuts try making your own packing material. The easiest way to do this is to take paper from your recycling bin and throw it through a shredder. Presto! You have an instant free alternative to plastic packing products & it covers two of the three R’s – Reduce and Reuse.