Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 4

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Organizing for reuse, recycling, etc. started by MamaBookworm (12/19/12 at 12:28pm)	We keep a very large basket in the kitchen for all of the... 2/5/13 at 6:54pm by Greenmama13	3	150
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	763
Plastic Number for CD Cases? started by MissSJ (8/30/08 at 5:35pm)	www.greendisk.com - they have a mail-in program for recycling... 9/5/08 at 12:41am by jrabbit	3	717
Boys Gymboree underwear - freecycle? started by MtBikeLover (1/14/10 at 12:48pm)	I would freecycle them but be careful who you give them to..... 1/20/10 at 4:43pm by Pinoikoi	3	827
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	503
Hankie storage started by LeighPF (4/7/11 at 1:43pm)	perfect 5/13/11 at 10:41am by LeighPF	3	1,450
System for trash free living? started by iamloved22 (3/27/08 at 4:43pm)	Good for you! We have a rather small utility room off of the... 4/2/08 at 9:21pm by MrsSurplus	3	812
Composting help started by LaffNowCryLater (4/1/08 at 8:27pm)	Thanks for the links, I am going to read them now 4/1/08 at 9:47pm by LaffNowCryLater	3	610
Toilet Tank Sinks started by mumm (7/2/10 at 4:47pm)	I wonder if they are awkward to use. I like the idea, but the... 8/9/10 at 3:40pm by ChetMC	3	672
Replacement for Ziploc bags started by loraxc (6/18/10 at 12:58pm)	Hmm-maybe this? I definitely want something I could rinse out... 6/20/10 at 4:23pm by loraxc	3	973
Any non-landfill final resting place/use for our mattress? started by Nosy (11/13/08 at 8:07pm)	I've seen old matress springs used as garden trellis for peas... 11/14/08 at 12:17am by Rhiannon...	3	663
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
Recycled picnic table? started by gothnurse3 (11/29/08 at 4:58pm)	Thanks for the help. We used the light colored one...I'm happy... 12/26/08 at 6:23pm by gothnurse3	3	636
Teaching the concept of recycling to 3 yo started by mama~bear (3/21/08 at 1:50pm)	I've been trying to tell my 3 yr old about recycling lately.... 3/22/08 at 3:51am by simonboy'smommy	3	753
So confused about reusable food bags started by CheriK (8/16/11 at 12:18pm)	I've read online that ripstop nylon is not food safe... 9/18/11 at 12:52am by rabbithorns	3	760
Old tennis shoes -beyond donating condition started by simplicityissanity (4/14/11 at 6:48pm)	Nike Reuse a Shoe accepts all brands of athletic shoes for... 8/15/11 at 4:10pm by MAMom	3	1,545
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	847
Old pants reborn! started by roostery (4/17/08 at 5:04pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by roostery All of my 10 year old... 5/1/08 at 12:52pm by aprons_and_ac...	3	711
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	1,034
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	528
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
Cloth produce bags, Anyone use them? started by SusannahR (9/1/12 at 5:01pm)	Thanks for the tips and all the great links! I have so many... 9/1/12 at 7:14pm by SusannahR	3	134
Tractor Tire started by Tizzy (4/6/09 at 12:43pm)	We roll down the hill in it. We have a camp and that is one... 4/13/09 at 11:13am by mommy2jonah	3	670
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
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
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
Composting for Kindergardeners started by olivertwist (4/20/10 at 12:01pm)	My son was in a program a while back. One of the things they... 5/3/10 at 7:18pm by Dakota's Mom	3	626
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 drill... 7/29/08 at 2:36am by tamaralv	3	475
"umbrella" clothes dryer recommendation started by mom2grtbunch (7/29/12 at 2:33pm)	This is an excellent outdoor clothes dryer. Very sturdy.... 1/15/13 at 10:44am by sedalbj	3	167
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 high... 1/19/11 at 7:12pm by zebra15	3	1,519
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	639
Classico jars? started by Magpie1972 (5/11/09 at 1:08pm)	I'm pretty sure my recipe fits... The first version I found on... 5/20/09 at 6:08pm by jessjgh1	4	1,001
What Do You Do started by bmcneal (2/5/13 at 8:19pm)	Cutoff shorts! DIY canvas grocery bags. Picnic blanket... 3/26/13 at 12:00pm by CelloMomCars	4	83
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
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
Fixing up a used kids' bike...HELP! started by triana1326 (4/27/11 at 10:09pm)	honestly if it is that bad I would toss it. It will likely... 7/3/11 at 8:34pm by lilyka	4	1,972
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
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
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	618
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
Can kids bikes fit on bus bike racks? started by Satori (3/6/10 at 7:36pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by zebra15 The problem I had, when... 3/7/10 at 2:03am by Satori	4	726
reusable grocery bags started by MovingMomma (2/27/11 at 12:32pm)	I love, love, love these - they are $8 each so not super cheap... 4/9/11 at 12:14pm by nd01	4	1,544
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	3,121
fruit and vegetable pulp started by brogansmomma (5/12/08 at 4:31pm)	I use a bunch of it as fillers for meatloaf and breads and... 5/22/08 at 11:51am by lightheart	4	646
We built my daughter a play kitchen out of an old entertainment center. Wanna see? started by november (1/3/12 at 5:28pm)	CUTE! 1/4/12 at 10:43am by jimblejamble	4	767
Making cloth underpads, like those blue chux started by amberc727 (6/21/10 at 4:53pm)	I made some fantastic ones out of leftover flannel I had with... 6/28/10 at 8:22am by IntuitiveJamie	4	1,318
Torn about reusing vs donating started by dakipode (3/10/13 at 9:36am)	Update: So the bags have been sitting here since last week and... 3/19/13 at 7:22am by dakipode	4	117
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
Craigslist started by USAmma (7/24/08 at 11:33pm)	We're good. I'm gearing up to go back to school. I go back on... 7/29/08 at 10:43pm by shelbean91	4	603
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