When you’re out and about and needing a drink, pass on the straw and lid. It’s just one (or two) less things to throw in the garbage can when you’re done. Better yet, carry your own container with you, and ask to have it filled up instead!
Archive for the ‘Recycling’ Category
13 Apr
Plastic bag drying rack
When the kids go off to school, they take their lunches with them. It’s cheaper, more nutritious, and they pack their own lunchbags themselves so they eat what they make. . . and their small school doesn’t provide hot lunches so they have to bring a lunch or go hungry. The kids would stuff apples into one plastic baggie, [...]
13 Mar
Global Worming (making your own composting worm bin)
“The Environmentals” made this video on how to make your own composting worm bin. Kinda makes one want to go make one this instant! Check it out:
http://vimeo.com/2235946
4 Feb
Running the Numbers
A picture is worth a thousand words, or so they say…
Check this out, and rethink your disposable waste consumption:
http://www.chrisjordan.com/
29 Jan
Recycled Lint Firestarters
Ever wonder what to do with your lint? This is what I do with it:
You will need:
cardboard egg carton
dryer sheets
lint
candle wax
To make: stuff the egg carton with lint and used dryer sheets, drip (or pour) melted candle wax on top. Tear off one egg section to start your fire. So incredibly easy, and such a time [...]
