Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 5

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Can I fix my shoes? started by GardenStream (10/8/09 at 12:07pm)	I'm one of those people who's been known to patch holes in the... 10/23/09 at 6:45pm by Noelle C.	3	613
Broken Juicer started by anomaly13 (10/23/09 at 5:42pm)	What to do with it? My first thought was to find a repair shop... 10/23/09 at 5:42pm by anomaly13	0	474
Recycling center in home? started by berkeleyp (9/8/09 at 10:57am)	I've been thinking about this and would love to find those... 10/17/09 at 9:25am by HeatherAtHome	11	747
Broken Crockpot started by GardenStream (10/1/09 at 4:14pm)	Cool That's awesome you fixed it 10/11/09 at 12:46pm by NewDirections	5	776
rice sacks started by kangamitroo (9/29/09 at 9:43pm)	PMing you. I'd be willing to take them off your hands 10/4/09 at 9:18am by FillingMyQuiver	2	530
pot and pan lids need a home started by deesmomma (9/7/09 at 2:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by littlehoneybee You could donate... 9/26/09 at 10:52am by Pinoikoi	5	679
What to do with coffee bags? started by EnviroBecca (9/16/09 at 2:54pm)	oh, i wish i could buy organic coffee in bulk! i would say,... 9/25/09 at 12:39am by artparent	5	732
recycle old, crappy, plastic toys started by e&tsmom (8/29/09 at 7:20pm)	No. If there's no number I don't think you can do anything in... 9/22/09 at 9:14am by ChetMC	1	725
Oops... I put a piece of aluminum in w/ the plastics.... started by OceansEve (9/21/09 at 9:25pm)	Did I just ruin everyone's recycling? I didn't realize I did... 9/21/09 at 9:25pm by OceansEve	0	493
Can you recycle photo negatives? started by Beauchamp (9/6/09 at 3:52pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by beanma If there are any photos... 9/20/09 at 9:45am by Beauchamp	3	4,311
what's in your garbage? started by artparent (9/9/09 at 8:52pm)	We have a household of four adults and three children. We put... 9/20/09 at 1:39am by ChetMC	4	614
Baby blankets started by amber913 (8/20/09 at 1:46pm)	I cut up some flannel blankets to use as washcloths/drying... 9/18/09 at 11:47am by loon13	5	731
zero-waste started by artparent (9/9/09 at 7:39pm)	Love it! Thanks for the link! 9/11/09 at 11:11pm by deesmomma	1	562
Teen Decomposes Plastic Bag in Three Months started by christianmomof3 (9/3/09 at 11:56am)	Yes, I read about that, too. It is very cool. I think there... 9/3/09 at 12:07pm by beanma	1	639
What to store plastic recycle~ables in? started by crukai (8/26/09 at 11:35am)	thats a great idea on the plastic bag. Those bags can be had... 9/1/09 at 4:07pm by MeghansDad	4	520
The things people throw away...and we pick up started by kdabbler (7/24/08 at 10:28am) 1 2 3 4 5	a couple months ago neighbors moved out and left one of those... 9/1/09 at 3:46pm by knottyPugBy	90	9,902
cheese cloth alternative started by e&tsmom (8/23/09 at 11:06pm)	yeah, pantyhose - great idea!!! 8/29/09 at 7:17pm by e&tsmom	4	3,122
are cd jewel cases recyclable? started by samstress (8/28/09 at 11:15pm)	Some thrift shops will resell them - we just ditched 20+ dvd... 8/29/09 at 11:00am by SleeplessMommy	2	679
recorded VHS Tapes.. what to do with them? started by bohmproof (8/26/09 at 5:41pm)	I've seen some neat patterns for knit or crochet with old VHS... 8/28/09 at 9:19pm by notjustmamie	3	651
What can we recycle??? started by EmilyVorpe (8/27/09 at 1:55pm)	Call your waste management company to find out. Each facility... 8/28/09 at 8:57pm by sunnysandiegan	1	463
What to do with stained burpcloths? started by Gray's Mommy (7/22/09 at 7:20pm)	Since i no longer need burp cloths for burping, i carry them... 8/20/09 at 3:47pm by amber913	7	646
Cleaning Out Cupboards-do these things really expire? started by LZP (8/18/09 at 10:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by artemis33 If they are unopened... 8/20/09 at 3:05pm by LZP	10	736
Help me reuse the white plastic bottles from our half&half... started by FillingMyQuiver (8/13/09 at 6:53pm)	A few ideas: Cut off the tops and use as little cups for... 8/19/09 at 4:04pm by LZP	1	509
Favorite uses for old t shirts? started by mormontreehugger (7/1/09 at 1:34pm)	OK, a little late, but I was having the same dilemma. I have a... 8/18/09 at 3:52pm by LZP	15	2,233
Rain barrel thread? started by esaharris (8/17/09 at 11:49pm)	Hello all! Looking for an existing rain barrel thread -- I... 8/17/09 at 11:49pm by esaharris	0	490
What to do with glass bottles? (reuse) started by AFWife (8/10/09 at 4:23pm)	My parents keep their mouthwash in a pretty glass bottle on... 8/16/09 at 1:36am by LaLaLaLa	4	579
Have old prefolds - other uses? started by Carolyn R (8/9/09 at 12:59am)	I used to use them as dust rags. 8/16/09 at 12:46am by sweetjasmine	5	693
How do I get her to understand? started by ghostlykisses (8/6/09 at 7:41pm)	I don't think signs are a bad idea at all. I find it helpful... 8/11/09 at 8:35pm by Ellien C	6	700
WTD with faded, worn baby clothes started by DevaMajka (8/11/09 at 12:29am)	I would try freecycle with an honest description. It's the... 8/11/09 at 11:50am by LaughingHyena	1	505
Who has the laptop lunch? started by Purple*Lotus (2/18/09 at 11:17pm) 1 2	Anyone have a Kids Konserve... 8/10/09 at 12:20pm by Pinoikoi	26	2,452
cooking spray started by mweb (8/2/09 at 4:12pm)	I put them in the recycling bin. 8/3/09 at 10:02pm by Drummer's Wife	4	605
giving new life to old furniture started by nerdymom (6/6/09 at 9:08pm)	I'm lazy, I sand a bit, patch any cracks with wood putty. Then... 8/3/09 at 2:04am by Satori	4	747
Looking for lunchbox co-op started by longislandmom (7/30/09 at 2:12am)	Good question.. No idea.. so I am subbing.. Did you try your... 8/2/09 at 1:43am by Pinoikoi	1	500
too much crap ... today, it is rubber bands started by jrabbit (7/30/09 at 3:01pm)	i found a taker on freecycle, and yeah, I saved enough for a... 7/30/09 at 8:20pm by jrabbit	2	559
New to vermicompost-- what are these bugs in it? started by ratlover (7/24/09 at 1:42pm)	That's the cutest piece of watermelon ever! I did... 7/28/09 at 5:39pm by ASusan	2	803
Reusable Bread Bag? started by ilovemygirl (7/24/09 at 10:02am)	I have a friend who sewed some bread bags....but since you... 7/25/09 at 2:27pm by mlh	1	658
Help me stuff my cushions... started by e&tsmom (7/21/09 at 1:17pm)	stack up some towels and then sit on them for a while and see... 7/21/09 at 7:01pm by zech13_9_gofo...	1	506
broken glass started by artparent (7/14/09 at 2:55pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by fork Get a rock tumbler... 7/20/09 at 6:13pm by milosmomma	5	639
pool/water toys started by ginnyjuice (6/30/09 at 3:25pm)	my kids really enjoy having tea in the water with their tea... 7/16/09 at 9:11pm by Smocked	5	614
Flannel sheets -- could I reuse them this way? started by Marsupialmom (5/1/09 at 12:18pm)	We use old flannel sheets for kitchen wipes and bathroom... 7/13/09 at 5:06pm by KariM	5	1,050
Composting - what do you use? started by haydensmom06 (7/9/09 at 11:09am)	We have a small yard, too, and managed to squeeze in three... 7/13/09 at 5:04pm by KariM	3	550
Great Garbage Find!! started by thenaturefreak (6/24/09 at 3:05am)	Quote: Originally Posted by jrabbit your neighbors are ...... 7/10/09 at 11:19pm by thenaturefreak	6	853
Keeping cloth napkins clean? started by limabean (4/29/09 at 1:16pm)	I too use brightly colored/patterned napkins. After a trip in... 7/10/09 at 10:56am by Rebecca	14	1,450
Making an outdoor clothesline? started by Gray's Mommy (7/2/09 at 7:21pm)	I have a 9' patio umbrella that broke during a storm. I was... 7/2/09 at 7:21pm by Gray's Mommy	0	549
Where to recycle batteries? started by howca (2/23/08 at 2:27am)	Check with your city or county to see if they have a household... 6/21/09 at 3:01am by greengirl_	6	1,002
Old, stained children's clothes? started by Cupressa (6/19/09 at 1:54pm)	rugs, quilt a doggy bed or picnic blanket. 6/21/09 at 12:01am by sothisislove	5	706
Ways to reuse baby food jars? started by limabean (4/29/09 at 1:21pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Longhairedbeauty I use baby food... 6/20/09 at 11:02pm by nerdymom	14	1,333
Repurposing a dry erase board started by camracrazy (6/18/09 at 1:24am)	(no title) 6/18/09 at 7:57pm by Jenn_M	1	695
Just HOW do I learn to do these things? started by principii (2/5/09 at 3:12pm)	I ran into this blog a while... 6/16/09 at 4:39pm by tine1973	8	1,340
Stainless Steel vs. Aluminum started by lovetimestwo (6/16/09 at 8:05am)	And I guess I wonder about products made in China. Sigg is not... 6/16/09 at 8:32am by lovetimestwo	1	584