Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 2

Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
Where is your favorite place to buy water bottles cheaper? started by ELTAZ (5/20/08 at 3:03pm)	Thank you! I ended up ordering from them, with a co-op code,... 5/27/08 at 9:17pm by ELTAZ	2	541
Plastic bottles vs aluminum cans? started by laohaire (4/28/08 at 12:14pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by laohaire I don't really agree.... 5/28/08 at 3:05pm by BlessedOne	13	1,059
Reuse socks for a headband... started by prana (5/18/08 at 6:54pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by prana This is a different... 5/28/08 at 7:00pm by BlessedOne	15	615
Youtube video that shows how to make things out of plastic grocery bags. started by Gwendolyn's babies (5/15/08 at 12:01am)	I've done this before but never made the "plarn" so... 5/29/08 at 10:31am by Melaine	6	3,771
To reuse or recycle? That is the question... started by BlessedOne (5/28/08 at 6:37pm)	Maybe try offering them for sale on Craigslist before offering... 5/29/08 at 3:55pm by Ruthla	5	464
Camelbak or Sigg bottles? Which do you prefer? started by umsami (5/25/08 at 10:35pm)	I also tried an Oggi that is similar to Sigg and had the same... 5/30/08 at 7:59pm by hmkrueger	11	2,614
Getting rid of glider rocker - WWYD? started by spmamma (5/31/08 at 9:34pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Golden Totally post it on... 6/1/08 at 12:43pm by spmamma	3	764
Recycle bins started by jamesong55 (5/28/08 at 3:54pm)	I put our recycleables in the corner of the kitchen counter... 6/3/08 at 12:16am by kennedy444	11	583
Plastic Water Bottles - Did you know? started by ParisApril (6/3/08 at 5:00pm)	Not only is the plastic they are made out of very harmful to... 6/3/08 at 5:00pm by ParisApril	0	494
Green Cone/Solar Cone composter started by wombatclay (6/3/08 at 7:51pm)	That looks very interesting. I'd love to compost (to reduce... 6/4/08 at 12:55pm by I-Love-Alaska	2	547
How to get water from washing machine to grass? started by noahandlinasmom (5/6/08 at 2:21pm)	We had a washing machine on the back porch before and it... 6/5/08 at 4:03pm by PikkuMyy	12	1,350
Art showing consumer waste & other social issues started by Shahbazin (6/4/08 at 4:41pm)	That is amazing. 6/8/08 at 1:57pm by notwonamesalike	2	432
what do I do for trash bags now that I use cloth grocery bags started by siouxbee (5/5/08 at 12:44am)	At the moment we are using the plastic bags that you can put... 6/8/08 at 2:03pm by Neth Naneth	16	1,039
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	723
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	558
reusable bags started by gardenmommy (6/10/08 at 7:48pm)	I have six chicobags (and other random store brand bags) and I... 6/11/08 at 5:17pm by alysmommy2004	6	508
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	432
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	2,174
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	434
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	428
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	615
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	476
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	494
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	1,487
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	588
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	546
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	472
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	5,559
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 it... 6/23/08 at 3:13pm by honeybee80	2	481
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	1,492
Bag credits? started by heatherweh (5/28/08 at 5:18pm) 1 2	People are not going to change their habits until stores start... 6/27/08 at 9:03am by GruppieGirl	31	1,136
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	803
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	1,071
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	3,229
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	583
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	1,367
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	544
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	684
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	795
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	543
Success story! started by EnviroBecca (7/1/08 at 1:18pm)	: Sweet! 7/7/08 at 10:32pm by mikaela	4	521
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	945
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	816
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	589
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	2,206
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 lived... 7/11/08 at 12:03pm by koofie	8	793
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	752
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 onetwoten	3	541
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	749
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	679