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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 9

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Free to good home: used Advent Isis Breast Pump and bottles started by Teensy (7/28/08 at 7:16pm)	I have avent stuff. Should I be concerned about BPA if it's... 7/29/08 at 9:56pm by SaraFR	5	761
Interesting information on plastic started by BlessedOne (7/28/08 at 7:38pm)	thanks for posting that! 7/29/08 at 10:16am by ilikethedesert	1	410
Worms? started by caiesmommy (7/16/08 at 7:39pm)	I put off and put off setting up a bin bc I wanted DH to... 7/29/08 at 2:36am by tamaralv	3	470
Uses for old sets of springs started by camprunner (7/26/08 at 4:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by camprunner We have: The metal... 7/28/08 at 8:05pm by BlessedOne	2	496
Unwanted books? started by berkeleyp (4/22/08 at 1:09am) 1 2	A couple people beat me to it. I was gonna say Paperbackswap... 7/28/08 at 1:28pm by EmeraldFire	23	1,493
Reusing Ziploc-type bags? Tips wanted started by aprons_and_acorns (5/12/08 at 1:53pm) 1 2	I have a hanging wire produce type basket over the sink. I... 7/27/08 at 1:43am by snitker79	28	1,671
very small bike.... started by BlessedOne (7/23/08 at 11:11pm)	a few years back I bought a very small bike at the goodwill... 7/23/08 at 11:11pm by BlessedOne	0	390
Can I use baby food jars to freeze things? started by mommy2abigail (7/14/08 at 10:06am)	From Stocking Up by Carol Hupping : "Choose straight sided... 7/22/08 at 9:12pm by Momohmy	6	739
old clothes started by Ivan's Mom (7/6/08 at 12:55pm)	Shredding them and then using them as cushion fillers. Can be... 7/21/08 at 10:21pm by summermay	8	579
Recycling plastic that is not labelled recyclable? started by laohaire (7/10/08 at 6:20pm)	yes the number does refer to the type of plastic. sadly to my... 7/21/08 at 8:53pm by BlessedOne	4	608
Where do you recycle old cell phones? started by sunnysandiegan (7/20/08 at 5:18pm)	We have a local place that takes many old electronics and... 7/21/08 at 7:48pm by BlessedOne	5	453
IF you save your glass jars started by Teenytoona (7/9/08 at 2:58pm)	I mainly reuse jelly jars. What is the problem with reusing... 7/21/08 at 2:34pm by SugarAndSun	9	722
How to dispose of toxic plastics? started by Dena (7/16/08 at 5:58pm)	Wow, good to know about the babies are us doing a trade in... 7/19/08 at 6:50am by happyhats	11	521
what to do in areas with limited recycling? started by JaneSmith1010 (6/29/08 at 12:02pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by leomom We don't have glass... 7/16/08 at 7:37pm by caiesmommy	11	674
Do you rescue stuff? started by Melhow36 (6/20/08 at 5:37pm)	I've gotten MANY things from the curbside...furniture,... 7/14/08 at 7:18pm by Alkenny	14	738
How clean do my recyclables have to be? etc. started by laohaire (7/10/08 at 6:28pm)	I think it definately depends where you are. I'm not sure... 7/13/08 at 1:26pm by jeninejessica	3	512
Sobering visit to the local landfill... started by Materfamilias (6/29/08 at 11:01am)	Well, it wasn't my idea, really. I read this book called... 7/13/08 at 10:46am by Materfamilias	11	731
Replacement of plastic grocery bags for trash cans started by CountryMom2e (7/8/08 at 6:39pm)	I second the camping bags. When I was very desperate and... 7/11/08 at 12:03pm by koofie	8	735
New way to reuse styrofoam egg cartons! started by Ruthla (6/16/08 at 7:47pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Jojo F. I thought styrofoam... 7/9/08 at 8:34pm by 4evermom	25	2,014
what car would you get? started by goldfemme (7/1/08 at 11:34am)	Well, a hybrid is useful in traffic and stop n' go type... 7/8/08 at 9:33pm by Logan's Mom	8	582
Clever ideas to RRR paperboard started by aliceincolo (6/21/08 at 3:47pm)	I save & shred cardboard products for my... 7/7/08 at 11:06pm by CompostMom	4	798
wrap n mat? started by sprouthead (5/14/08 at 2:54pm)	So glad I found this thread. Didn't know what they were.... 7/7/08 at 11:00pm by CompostMom	10	937
Success story! started by EnviroBecca (7/1/08 at 1:18pm)	: Sweet! 7/7/08 at 10:32pm by mikaela	4	516
Oily Rags - Is it possible to RRR? started by kdabbler (6/23/08 at 1:22pm)	Maybe call up your local bike shop and ask them what they do... 7/4/08 at 10:57am by Materfamilias	5	533
Plates for a once a month dinner started by Masel (6/3/08 at 12:47am)	Do the high school students in your area need to do volunteer... 7/3/08 at 12:54am by lifeguard	12	774
reuse a trampoline pad... started by iamama (6/26/08 at 6:01pm)	Subbing! We disassembled our trampoline last year and I... 7/2/08 at 8:09pm by frogguruami	1	539
Help me begin! started by thankful85 (6/10/08 at 4:25pm)	Eat less meat.Don't take out the trash until collection day.... 7/1/08 at 2:17pm by EnviroBecca	9	538
Reducing my ziploc habit? started by Violet2 (6/13/08 at 11:00am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by leomom Forgetting the bacteria... 7/1/08 at 12:05am by zeldabee	22	1,351
trash bags started by Therese's Mommy (6/28/08 at 7:51am)	Quote: Originally Posted by happyhats We keep our big... 6/30/08 at 10:56pm by ParisApril	9	574
What do you reuse? started by MPsSweetie (4/24/08 at 4:17pm) 1 2 3	Wow, Melhow. You're amazing. : I just bookmarked your blog. 6/30/08 at 10:51am by Materfamilias	46	3,193
Want to use a clothesline but... started by Violet2 (6/12/08 at 7:41pm)	If you have a rotary style line (the kind on a central pole),... 6/27/08 at 7:40pm by wombatclay	11	942
where to but snack size containers for lunches? started by jackaroosmom (6/23/08 at 10:54pm)	I use Tupperware (my friend is a consultant) and it lasts... 6/27/08 at 10:35am by Twinklefae	5	753
Bag credits? started by heatherweh (5/28/08 at 5:18pm) 1 2	People are not going to change their habits until stores... 6/27/08 at 9:03am by GruppieGirl	31	1,107
water to wash out jars with stuck on food... started by aweynsayl (5/5/08 at 4:33pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by lotus.blossom PB is a tough on... 6/24/08 at 9:49am by emelsea	27	1,473
Low flow shower head - that has pressure? started by UberMama (6/12/08 at 4:58am)	The one I have was really cheap (like $6) and I think I got... 6/23/08 at 3:13pm by honeybee80	2	476
Another question about used car seats- recycle? started by sparklett (5/12/08 at 5:33pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by BethNC We LOVE our Nautilus.... 6/22/08 at 12:40am by alegna	28	5,168
while trying to reduce,reuse and recycle... started by Garden~Lover (6/19/08 at 1:37pm)	So great! I wish I had a dd to give sewing lessons to... 6/21/08 at 9:17am by IntuitiveJamie	4	466
Compost started by tmspitz (6/19/08 at 9:08am)	I was coming here to ask this very question! Thanks for the... 6/20/08 at 12:03pm by stephaloo	4	540
talk to me about tetra-pak please started by sweetieberlin (6/7/08 at 3:12am)	For the Americans here, they're the ubiquitous juice... 6/20/08 at 11:50am by kdabbler	9	572
Why do people ignore the reduce and reuse part? started by tygrss (5/31/08 at 6:16pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by laohaire I thought about this... 6/20/08 at 2:07am by sunnysandiegan	27	1,453
Silly question? started by jamesong55 (6/18/08 at 3:13pm)	Old newspaper with a rag on top works for really greasy... 6/18/08 at 8:39pm by Twinklefae	4	489
Broken Covered Dish Ideas? started by kdabbler (6/15/08 at 9:08am)	Bury the bowl in the garden as a decoration. Put the broken... 6/16/08 at 3:20am by Minerva	2	460
worm farm started by ians_mommy (6/8/08 at 11:11pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Barbee so, i have a rubbermaid... 6/14/08 at 8:34pm by Melhow36	11	608
Styrofoam Packing started by bwylde (6/9/08 at 10:27am)	We make bath toys - as my grannies did when they were young. 6/14/08 at 12:14am by summermay	2	421
broken necklaces started by summermay (6/11/08 at 12:53pm)	You can sell it. And I use old jewelry in art projects around... 6/12/08 at 5:24pm by wombatclay	4	425
Dryer lint started by Minerva (5/6/08 at 10:07pm) 1 2	I compost it, but have thought about putting it out for birds. 6/12/08 at 1:51pm by jenerationx	35	2,159
cool started by ikesmom (6/10/08 at 2:04pm)	Very clever, thanks for sharing. 6/12/08 at 1:06am by aprons_and_ac...	3	429
reusable bags started by gardenmommy (6/10/08 at 7:48pm)	I have six chicobags (and other random store brand bags) and... 6/11/08 at 5:17pm by alysmommy2004	6	499
Repair or replace washing machine? started by USAmma (5/31/08 at 10:36pm)	I washed a big comforter in ours and it broke something that... 6/9/08 at 5:46pm by BlessedOne	5	553
What to do with Soap Pump Bottles? started by Bala (6/4/08 at 11:28pm)	I had this issue for a long time....... now I recycle the... 6/9/08 at 5:34pm by BlessedOne	4	706