Thrift store shopping is a great way to practice your 3 R’s – reduce, reuse, and recycle. Reduce – Purchasing a used item rather than a new one reduces the amount of new inputs to the environment. It also keeps all of those items that were in thrift store out of landfills. Reuse – Most items at… Read More »
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 »
Hey all you smokers out there…please choose to light your cancer sticks with the most eco-friendly option out there. Matches! Matches may not be the most convenient but they sure are more green than lighters. That’s because the majority of lighters are made of plastic and considered disposable, so they will most likely end up… Read More »
Need to make some room for all the new stuff you got on Christmas? Then do a little “spring cleaning” and donate your gently used things to homeless shelters, animal shelters or local businesses asking for donations. Here is my list of the top 5 things to clean out of your closets & give them… 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 »