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Family cloth - support plz started by bcblondie (1/11/10 at 12:20am) 1 2 3…9	We did it! About three years ago, i found out about FC and... 2/28/11 at 8:17pm by triana1326	165	10,791
What are your favorite reusable snack bags started by Smidge (8/8/10 at 3:51pm)	thewiseguides, Thx for the link. I purchased bags from... 2/21/11 at 6:16pm by dbsam	8	1,200
are paper bags really so bad? started by babymommy2 (2/19/11 at 9:29am)	These were really good when my son was young but now that he... 2/21/11 at 6:09am by HollyBearsMom	6	1,506
. started by babymommy2 (2/19/11 at 12:16pm)	I hand wash them , depending on what food is in them, but... 2/19/11 at 12:16pm by babymommy2	0	1,352
Reducing or eliminating paper towels? started by thencamehenry (1/5/11 at 12:06pm) 1 2	Same here. I use a spray bottle mixed with a combo of Ecover... 2/11/11 at 7:01pm by NikonMama	32	3,010
Non culinary uses for red wine started by camelfam (2/2/11 at 10:09am)	You can't use old bad tasting wine to make vinegar. It just... 2/11/11 at 10:32am by JudiAU	2	1,520
Disposing of an old refridgerator started by mamamoon89 (9/3/10 at 5:59pm)	Most municipalities salvage/recycle as much of old appliances... 2/3/11 at 5:39am by plantnerd	8	1,796
reusables :) started by mymackey (2/2/11 at 5:57pm)	snack taxi all the way :) 2/2/11 at 5:57pm by mymackey	0	1,332
Reusable swiffer style cloths? started by FloridaBorn (6/7/10 at 4:49pm)	I just use an old baby wash cloth stuck into the holes of my... 1/31/11 at 11:51am by asraidevin	18	2,092
Homemade Mop Solution? started by GentlerBirth (1/29/11 at 3:40pm)	Dish soap and wateer is what I use (and vinegar, but I would... 1/31/11 at 11:46am by asraidevin	1	1,638
Ending Weekly Ads started by jimblejamble (1/18/11 at 6:58pm)	Thanks for the links! 1/21/11 at 10:35am by jimblejamble	2	1,403
Could really use some ideas started by BCFD (10/22/10 at 12:09am)	http://www.epa.gov/kids/garbage.htm ... 1/20/11 at 4:45pm by Courtney-Ostaff	2	1,460
another "what to do with..." post started by kt~mommy (4/5/10 at 10:16pm)	If the old cloth is natural fabric, it can be composted.... 1/20/11 at 4:40pm by Courtney-Ostaff	9	1,291
what to do with old disposable cameras started by samstress (1/17/11 at 2:24pm)	Actually freecycle/craigslist them. The kids at my local... 1/19/11 at 7:12pm by zebra15	3	1,404
Re-Usable Snack Baggies started by weezix (6/21/10 at 9:59pm)	I buy mine from Kael & Kaed on Etsy, she uses some other... 1/17/11 at 7:06am by surrogate	15	1,046
church dinner trash started by catinthehat (12/10/10 at 8:51pm)	Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but Doris... 1/15/11 at 10:14am by enkmom	9	1,626
trying to cut out plastic baggies, but started by ericaness (7/14/10 at 1:54pm)	we use lock n lock for everything in the pantry...nothing... 1/10/11 at 10:02am by nanette0269	14	1,666
Uses for expired baby cereal started by milosmomma (3/18/09 at 1:02pm)	Baby oatmeal is really good if you ever get hives as an... 1/8/11 at 8:07pm by thickcitymomma	11	3,873
Anyone doing a wrapping paper free holiday? started by Pinoikoi (12/14/08 at 2:54am) 1 2 3	i found some wrapsacks on clearance....10 assorted sizes for... 1/4/11 at 4:37pm by nanette0269	52	3,599
Where do you get your cloth napkins? started by ians_mommy (10/24/09 at 1:37pm) 1 2	Ah... waaayyy to expensive for my taste! My jaw dropped at... 1/4/11 at 11:52am by wemoon	34	3,403
Does anyone know??? started by remijo (10/15/10 at 9:51am)	Sorry - I meant $1.50/pound. I think it's even less if you... 1/2/11 at 9:18pm by Lisoula	12	1,809
Do You Have ... ? started by ChetMC (8/9/10 at 3:13pm)	I am still oddly attached to my grandma's button tin. I love... 1/2/11 at 8:48pm by Lisoula	15	1,040
eco-friendly kitchen sponge? started by spiritofthings (7/8/10 at 5:12am)	I use a cotton knitted dishrag (from etsy - I don't knit). I... 12/31/10 at 10:40pm by MsFortune	11	1,529
urban worm composting started by emmaegbert (8/26/10 at 3:31pm)	Yes, plz let me know how the worms do! It didn't occur to me... 12/19/10 at 7:25pm by rush2ady	3	1,027
cloth napkin that do not need ironing started by ourdayourjourney (6/28/10 at 8:24pm)	We have the plain "hotel" white napkins from Williams Sonoma.... 12/14/10 at 11:25am by JudiAU	5	819
Reusing Plastic Bottles to Water started by WorldsBestMom (6/22/10 at 11:57pm)	i think maybe she means those self watering things that you... 12/8/10 at 3:12pm by surrogate	3	489
Please help me improve the look of this chair. started by adoremybabe (12/7/10 at 7:27am)	Ours is covered with an artificial leather. The fabric is... 12/7/10 at 7:27am by adoremybabe	0	1,302
Looking for ideas for teacher gifts - I have Rosemary started by vrclay (12/5/10 at 7:59pm)	I bought a smaller reusable tote - I am going to fill it with... 12/5/10 at 7:59pm by vrclay	0	1,289
Show me a picture of your recyling please! started by nerdymom (11/3/10 at 1:53pm)	None. BUT - I clarified with the recycling company and it is... 12/4/10 at 6:24pm by nerdymom	4	1,449
reusables with no sewing ability! started by jeminijad (5/17/10 at 6:00pm)	The small sewing machines and totally NOT worth it - you can... 12/1/10 at 4:23am by e13lorena	12	1,365
If you could pick 5 things started by USAmma (6/27/10 at 10:09pm)	My Five when I was working Full Time: Using Cloth Items... 12/1/10 at 4:14am by e13lorena	5	895
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	1,686
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	2,241
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	1,300
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	1,097
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	1,922
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	907
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	1,542
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	762
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	1,043
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... 9/9/10 at 2:09am by BlessedOne	11	2,002
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... 9/3/10 at 7:53am by olliepop	5	1,493
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	772
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	661
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	506
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	548
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	556
Upcycling projects started by zoebird (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	832
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... 8/15/10 at 12:50am by Dakota's Mom	1	444
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	2,289