Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 5

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Looking for a 'green' day timer started by kis95 (12/2/08 at 9:10am)	Try to find a used one. I just listed a leather day planner on... 1/1/09 at 10:33pm by janasmama	4	694
What can I do with jelly jars, pasta sauce jars? started by kacymoose (11/25/08 at 1:28pm) 1 2	We use jars for EVERYTHING! Food storage, craft storage, craft... 1/3/09 at 3:51pm by SquishyBuggles	31	2,948
what to do with mr. coffee - no pot started by jrabbit (12/31/08 at 12:13pm)	Our ump has a "goody shed" where you can put usable items for... 1/7/09 at 11:49am by Buddhamom	2	571
Online clothing swap sites? started by Bald_Bull's_Mama (10/2/08 at 3:19pm)	Sorry, I don't know of any, but I have been trying to find... 1/7/09 at 11:12pm by fork	3	848
What's better: trash compactor or reg. trash bags? started by momileigh (12/4/08 at 2:34pm)	Thanks for the input! Regular bag won't work. Even the... 1/8/09 at 11:58pm by momileigh	4	1,453
RentAToy started by CallMeKelly (12/12/08 at 11:04pm)	rentAtoy is a great idea! I've been a member for almost two... 1/9/09 at 5:59pm by marie.ann36	3	848
Reusing a Christmas Tree? started by boigrrrlwonder (11/26/08 at 3:13am)	We have a small cypress in a pot that we keep on our roof-top... 1/11/09 at 5:25am by skreader	13	898
Need Help With Homemade Wrapping Paper started by Turquesa (10/23/08 at 8:48pm)	Growing up, in my family we would sometimes use the Sunday... 1/11/09 at 5:30am by skreader	4	797
What containers do you use? started by sunnysandiegan (1/6/09 at 5:52am)	Thanks everyone! Cristeen - Those are GORGEOUS!!! I am... 1/11/09 at 5:51am by sunnysandiegan	6	713
Recycling...vent AND need ideas, please... started by sunnysandiegan (7/22/08 at 4:39pm)	Oh, I called today to confirm that we can now recycle all... 1/16/09 at 11:05pm by sunnysandiegan	14	1,284
nylon panty hose started by Ivan's Mom (12/22/08 at 11:54am)	Quote: Originally Posted by EnviroBecca If your washing... 1/21/09 at 12:15pm by KyleAnn	8	1,402
Help selling "stuff" to move and become minimalists started by brandy111803 (10/15/08 at 12:11pm)	Wanting to wish you lots of luck on your adventure! We have... 1/23/09 at 11:03am by Purple Sage	7	1,101
What to do with books you don't want back in circulation? started by annettemarie (8/31/08 at 9:46am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by annettemarie I stumbled upon... 1/24/09 at 12:53am by dflanag2	51	4,469
Cleaning thrifted teapots/cups? started by dharmama (1/18/09 at 1:38pm)	if you haven't spent a fortune on them and they aren't really... 1/25/09 at 1:19am by jrabbit	4	674
My county has stopped recycling, what can I do with all our stuff? started by ~Jenna~ (1/23/09 at 8:28am)	Contact "Keep America Beautiful", they can help. Also....Find... 1/25/09 at 11:48am by Bay Momma	6	665
Composting? started by tinyblackdot (1/28/09 at 1:34pm)	I'm looking out the window at my dog chewing on a frozen hunk... 1/30/09 at 2:03am by Rhiannon...	6	624
Drop Off Otherwise Un-Recyclable #5 Plastic at Whole Foods started by KatWrangler (1/31/09 at 12:15am)	Our city just started accepting all plastics 1-7, too. I... 1/31/09 at 2:08pm by Purple Sage	4	671
How to make DD's school lunches 100% Garbage free? started by tinyblackdot (1/28/09 at 1:32pm) 1 2	sorry bout the spelling NAKING!! 2/1/09 at 12:32pm by waldorfknitmama	20	1,254
Poll: Would you give a coat with a broken zipper to Goodwill? started by lindberg99 (1/19/09 at 4:33pm) 1 2	I voted no because I can afford to have the zipper replaced at... 2/2/09 at 1:59pm by Caneel	24	1,941
cardboard?? started by NaturalMindedMomma (1/12/09 at 12:44pm)	I use thin cardboard, like cereal boxes, whenever we need to... 2/2/09 at 6:14pm by EnviroBecca	9	803
what happens to the plastics that get in the recycle bin that the city doesn't take? started by Catubodua (12/8/08 at 8:39pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by eclipse From your name, I guess... 2/3/09 at 1:55am by sunnysandiegan	23	1,640
i'm finally ready to reduce my tp consumption! started by blessedwithboys (1/4/09 at 1:55pm)	I'd simply recommend two layers of any absorbant material with... 2/3/09 at 2:24am by samikashi	18	1,169
saving aluminum cans started by PJJ (2/5/09 at 3:25pm)	We already have a recycling program. I am looking to save... 2/6/09 at 7:58pm by PJJ	4	716
If you use a glass jar for a water bottle started by wendyland (11/27/08 at 12:23am)	I've used Mason Jars as water bottles many times. I buy... 2/7/09 at 11:18am by ekortering	9	2,180
What do I do with these plastic zipper bags started by IntuitiveJamie (1/8/09 at 5:21pm) 1 2	I use them to store half finished craft items in, things that... 2/9/09 at 2:55am by lightheart	24	1,650
Reusing A Crib Bumper For Something Else? started by BookGoddess (2/8/09 at 3:01pm)	I think if you cut it to size you could make a couple (or... 2/9/09 at 7:41pm by woodchick	5	1,615
Green Loot bag ideas started by caiesmommy (7/31/08 at 11:07pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by janasmama I got some craft... 2/10/09 at 1:58pm by Pumpkincat	21	10,140
Old Avent bottles? started by kittynurse (1/31/09 at 9:35pm)	They'd be good for holding water when the kids are painting.... 2/11/09 at 4:29pm by ChetMC	5	1,610
extra prefolds as sanitary napkins? started by JadasMommy<3 (2/14/09 at 4:51am)	I use my old diaper doublers- not as bulky as prefolds- and... 2/21/09 at 2:50pm by provocativa	11	929
What can I reuse my chewed up fuzzi bunz for? started by koofie (2/11/09 at 6:22pm)	i'd say mama cloth--i make my own dipes but i use the scraps... 2/22/09 at 2:28am by brightonwoman	6	795
Caps on plastic bottles started by MamatoPeach (2/8/09 at 1:39pm)	Recycling rules can vary so much! It's really best to check... 2/22/09 at 6:27am by soygurl	12	923
What can I do with an old box spring? started by Rikki Jean (2/1/09 at 3:23pm)	I have a friend that put one out in her yard to rust real... 2/22/09 at 9:53am by GenB	5	1,595
For washing and reusing plastic bags... started by melissel (1/4/09 at 8:43pm)	A great green option for hanging plastic bags on is an aloe... 3/6/09 at 8:43pm by Carlyn	6	769
Talk to me about hankerchiefs... started by croleRN (3/2/09 at 2:44am)	as has been said - it's YOUR germs, so what's the big deal?... 3/7/09 at 9:50pm by jrabbit	13	901
Other uses for Red Palm Oil? started by crunchy_mama (2/28/09 at 4:23pm)	yep soap or cooking, or sell it to me is it organic? i love... 3/9/09 at 7:40pm by PlayaMama	4	767
sometimes.......gggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr started by ernalala (3/10/09 at 9:06am)	My DH was reluctant to switch to homemade cleansers. He didn't... 3/12/09 at 10:47am by laohaire	11	818
garage sale dilemma started by jrabbit (2/19/09 at 7:25pm)	I'd do the yard sale. I'm married to someone who used to take... 3/12/09 at 6:15pm by dogmom327	6	975
Freezing canning jars started by Softmama (2/27/09 at 4:07pm)	don't fill em full and don't bump/hit them once frozen. they... 3/12/09 at 9:34pm by Ifluffedthree	7	1,612
How many times can you repair the jeans? started by oneKnight (11/11/08 at 5:17am)	I repair my husband's work pants. Considering what he does for... 3/13/09 at 12:35pm by llamalluv	10	1,533
Cloth in the kitchen started by AllieFaye (3/4/09 at 12:21pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs.Oz I may dislike stains,... 3/13/09 at 12:59pm by llamalluv	23	1,581
Ideas for encouraging neighborhood recycling? started by curly_mommy (3/10/09 at 4:57pm)	I don't know. All of the initiatives I know of to improve... 3/14/09 at 12:40am by ChetMC	1	621
Recycling Electronics? started by bmcneal (3/16/09 at 1:18am)	Is where I take broken unfixable electronics like my... 3/19/09 at 11:19am by AuntLavender	2	541
just gave my mattress a new life! started by sedalbj (3/18/09 at 5:40pm)	That's great! I was thinking I would do something similar when... 3/19/09 at 12:16pm by ParisApril	1	743
Which is better? glass or aluminum? started by Miss 1928 (2/4/09 at 6:42am) 1 2	Glass. Glass is 100% totally recycleable - peel off the label... 3/21/09 at 12:10pm by mamadelbosque	24	1,703
(Not) Recycling Motor Oil Containers started by 4evermom (3/26/09 at 1:09pm)	I've wondered about this. What about containers that were... 3/27/09 at 9:09am by laohaire	2	697
Can you help a new recycler? started by Magpie1972 (3/28/09 at 8:51am)	Thank you for the replies. 3/30/09 at 1:15pm by Magpie1972	3	604
DIY pillow? started by dylan1984 (3/19/09 at 5:13pm)	I've been thinking about using old clothes shredded up. 3/30/09 at 4:56pm by rere	4	835
Please, think twice before you take items put out for trash or in a dumpster... started by grahamsmom98 (3/25/09 at 9:26pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by grahamsmom98 We tossed furniture... 3/30/09 at 5:20pm by vegancat	2	1,212
Can/should I "compost" biodegradable stuff that DOESN'T belong in regular compost? started by laohaire (12/21/08 at 5:38pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by laohaire Yeah, that was my main... 3/30/09 at 5:58pm by vegancat	7	1,336
adorable revived dishes started by hibana (3/18/09 at 11:45am)	Aww, sweet 4/3/09 at 4:05am by PeacefulSprout	1	771