Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 3

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The Story of Stuff film started by Manonash (10/2/10 at 11:20am)	Interesting! I will check out the story of bottled water! 11/23/10 at 5:41pm by PoetryLover	5	1,704
What to do with shrunken wool sweater? started by laohaire (9/16/10 at 6:40pm)	Cut it across at the arm pits and use it as a soaker pad for... 11/23/10 at 4:49pm by jimblejamble	11	2,613
Old down comforters and pillows, any ideas? started by Caneel (7/21/10 at 5:16pm)	I used our old ones to wrap our couch cushions when they were... 11/20/10 at 12:03pm by SeekingJoy	6	1,754
Alternative to flimsy plastic produce bags? started by christianmomof3 (8/18/10 at 1:25pm)	I found the greatest thing! Make reusable produce bags from... 11/7/10 at 9:17pm by christianmomof3	17	1,228
Putting non-recyclables in the recycling started by DevaMajka (9/25/10 at 6:43pm)	I will admit to not checking the numbers on plastic. And... 11/3/10 at 2:18pm by jeminijad	18	2,075
Is there such thing as a trade/swap site? started by dylan1984 (1/11/10 at 9:14pm)	diaperswappers.com has a section in the forum for this. here... 9/18/10 at 7:26pm by jenhill	4	972
Hughie reusable water sink started by Kim Allen (8/30/10 at 3:38pm)	Would it really work to water plants with water used for... 9/13/10 at 6:04am by proudmomof4	2	1,559
keeping your laptop lunch cool started by samstress (8/25/10 at 1:37am)	I've used squares I've cut from a Rubbermaid Ice Blanket.... 9/12/10 at 6:31pm by Polliwog	5	782
Green birthday parties started by IntuitiveJamie (8/10/10 at 10:47pm)	We've done individually decorated cookies for party favors... 9/9/10 at 2:28pm by KittyM	11	1,054
What CAN'T be recycled/composted/etc. started by crunchy_mommy (3/3/10 at 2:35pm)	I have since found out that Staples recycles batteries. And in... 9/9/10 at 2:09am by BlessedOne	11	2,171
Best Place/Price for Laptop/Bento Boxes? started by olliepop (8/26/10 at 5:41pm)	Thanks for sharing. I also found these at The Container Store.... 9/3/10 at 7:53am by olliepop	5	1,788
Tell me about some glass storage containers you like started by JudiAU (8/19/10 at 4:09pm)	Mason jars. We use them for everything. As storage, as... 8/31/10 at 11:25pm by SuburbanHippie	8	806
Natural Dishwasher cleaner? started by MamaBug (8/14/10 at 12:13pm)	We use Seventh Generation Dishwashing Detergent (hand washing... 8/31/10 at 4:30pm by Scarlet_Redhead	4	842
Ideas for party bags etc for 7 yo s party? started by Fillyjonk (8/23/10 at 7:03am)	Thanks both! Ok off to shop! 8/25/10 at 7:12pm by Fillyjonk	3	528
reusable bags as small garbage liners? started by princesstutu (8/15/10 at 1:46am)	DH just dumps the trash from the kitchen can into the big can... 8/17/10 at 5:27pm by wholewheatchick	4	640
Rope Hammock Repair? started by cparkly (8/15/10 at 4:13pm)	Have you ever repaired a rope hammock? Did you buy a kit or... 8/15/10 at 4:13pm by cparkly	0	793
Upcycling projects started by accountclosed3 (8/15/10 at 5:27am)	That is a fantastic idea about reuseable/washable face masks... 8/15/10 at 9:17am by IntuitiveJamie	1	859
Lining for reusable snack bags started by MaryMarg (8/14/10 at 4:50pm)	I'm not sure what coated ripstop vinyl is. I line my bags with... 8/15/10 at 12:50am by Dakota's Mom	1	497
What do you mean I can't recycle that milk carton?!? started by HerRoyallHighness (7/2/10 at 9:49am) 1 2	We live in an area were we can recylce almost everything but... 8/12/10 at 9:19pm by JudiAU	20	2,613
lunchskins discounted? started by babyonmyback (8/9/10 at 10:54pm)	Anyone know where I can find lunchskins discounted or even on... 8/9/10 at 10:54pm by babyonmyback	0	437
Toilet Tank Sinks started by mumm (7/2/10 at 4:47pm)	I wonder if they are awkward to use. I like the idea, but the... 8/9/10 at 3:40pm by ChetMC	3	673
Oven Glass started by sunbun (7/9/10 at 7:47pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sunbun Our oven glass was... 8/2/10 at 2:27am by Katie T	1	422
Reusing Plastic Milk Cartons started by stephr_k (7/27/10 at 2:14pm)	You can cut the top part to be shaped like a scoop (similar to... 7/30/10 at 3:34pm by ChetMC	2	503
Drink containers started by busymama7 (7/28/10 at 12:52pm)	we have some of... 7/29/10 at 8:40am by LaughingHyena	2	442
Do you have a butter dish? started by Aufilia (5/24/10 at 2:01am) 1 2	I'm chiming in from the Deep South where it's about 97 degrees... 7/21/10 at 2:50am by MaryMarg	20	2,309
Re-using glass jars started by lisalu100 (6/18/10 at 3:56pm)	Yes, you can reuse baby food jars and jars from pasta sauces,... 7/20/10 at 2:48am by Ellp	16	1,485
The stinky washcloth thread started by Barefoot~Baker (6/24/10 at 10:55pm)	I have the same issue, I line-dry just about all my laundry.... 7/5/10 at 12:44pm by Tizzy	19	1,210
Compact fluorescents vs. regular lightbulbs started by amyamanda (3/22/10 at 7:07pm) 1 2	I like our CFLs, though they certainly don't live up to all... 7/4/10 at 12:50pm by happysmileylady	27	2,125
Frustrated about trying to buy local produce started by USAmma (6/27/10 at 10:04pm)	Thanks, Chamomile! 7/4/10 at 5:32am by Arianwen1174	12	689
Making cloth underpads, like those blue chux started by amberc727 (6/21/10 at 4:53pm)	I made some fantastic ones out of leftover flannel I had with... 6/28/10 at 8:22am by IntuitiveJamie	4	1,321
No recycling at apartment, UPDATE #5 Proof that one person CAN make a difference! started by marimara (5/2/10 at 6:40pm)	wow GREAT for you, but no fair! I messaged you, i think i live... 6/24/10 at 10:07pm by surrogate	8	1,023
My kid is naturally UNenvironmental. started by laohaire (5/3/10 at 6:16pm)	It seems like she just enjoys getting "stuff". DS would rather... 6/24/10 at 11:09am by Ruthla	10	1,089
Bento boxes, freezer bags, and teflon started by mormontreehugger (4/14/10 at 2:27am)	Quote: Originally Posted by amberc727 This might be a stupid... 6/21/10 at 2:46pm by tinuviel_k	13	1,628
Replacement for Ziploc bags started by loraxc (6/18/10 at 12:58pm)	Hmm-maybe this? I definitely want something I could rinse out... 6/20/10 at 4:23pm by loraxc	3	976
What can I do with a old jogging stroller frame? started by Carhootel (6/19/10 at 9:05pm)	The fabric is moldy and falling apart and it has no wheels so... 6/19/10 at 9:05pm by Carhootel	0	340
How to recycle old clothes started by WorldsBestMom (5/23/10 at 10:13pm)	Neat! Thanks for sharing. I'm looking to recycle some hardly... 6/19/10 at 8:56pm by Surfacing	1	636
Where can I recycle CD's? started by CeciMami (2/12/10 at 4:50am)	Look what I found?! It's so cute and so easy. I can't wait to... 6/15/10 at 2:49pm by IntuitiveJamie	6	1,007
Trying to cut down on plastic bags at lunch! started by QueenOfTheMeadow (5/14/10 at 9:12am)	We have a lot of little stainless steel containers from... 6/7/10 at 10:52am by beanma	7	750
So Proud of My Husband! (xposted on frugality and finances) started by AnnaNova (5/27/10 at 2:08am)	That is a lovely learning tower! WTG, DH! Tjej 6/6/10 at 6:10pm by Tjej	3	698
Claw foot tub restoration started by Linzie2 (5/22/10 at 3:17pm)	We redid our clawfoot as well. Someone had previously painted... 5/22/10 at 9:11pm by lifeguard	4	1,001
What to do with old fitted bed sheets started by happy_momma (6/15/09 at 12:37am)	I apologize for the error. cotton egyptian is what I meant to... 5/20/10 at 11:24pm by Sam Tucker	17	3,054
Tree started by JessicaS (5/14/10 at 6:46pm)	our landlord had a pecan tree in our backyard chopped down... 5/20/10 at 1:24pm by ms.shell	1	449
What else can go in those bag recycle bins at the grocery store? started by Beauchamp (5/13/10 at 6:39pm)	Today I looked at my store and saw a small sign which said the... 5/15/10 at 5:34pm by Beauchamp	8	709
Recycling Begasse started by Manonash (5/14/10 at 11:21am)	Can I put begasse sourced paper in the regular paper... 5/14/10 at 11:21am by Manonash	0	436
Funny birthday present started by proudmomof4 (5/12/10 at 1:02pm)	I went to some parent conferences at our school yesterday and... 5/14/10 at 3:01am by proudmomof4	2	628
reuse/recycle tape measure? started by verarae (5/11/10 at 1:19pm)	if the spray nozzles are metal, you can recycle them with... 5/13/10 at 8:35am by Mom2M	2	621
Second life for my nursing pads started by Asparagus78 (4/15/10 at 8:09pm)	i used mine over my son's penis as extra protection in cloth... 5/12/10 at 5:52pm by gothnurse3	6	824
talk to me about line drying laundry started by chinaKat (2/19/09 at 1:46am) 1 2 3	nice tips. we always line dry and i guess we are used to the... 5/12/10 at 7:06am by rumi	56	5,680
making play mats/crash pads started by theresa1 (5/11/10 at 3:15pm)	I would like to have/make some mats to go on the floor next to... 5/11/10 at 3:15pm by theresa1	0	400
Fuel economy for SUVs started by lilypad08 (5/5/10 at 11:59am)	If you have a Toyota Rav4 or a Hyundai Santa Fe, what... 5/5/10 at 11:59am by lilypad08	0	368