Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 6

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Repurpose/recycle old coir door mat? started by PennyRoo (5/26/12 at 7:37pm)	It will. eventually. I mean, if you above the tree line high... 5/29/12 at 6:46pm by SweetSilver	5	343
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 Store.... 9/3/10 at 7:53am by olliepop	5	1,789
Why should I conserve water in a city? started by PPK (4/11/10 at 2:14am)	Energy and chemicals are good enough reasons IMO. Thank you... 4/13/10 at 2:27am by PPK	5	669
A silly composting question... started by canuckgal (4/15/09 at 1:50am)	We keep our meat trash in a bag in the freezer. It goes out... 5/6/09 at 1:48pm by 99lauren	5	774
pot and pan lids need a home started by deesmomma (9/7/09 at 2:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by littlehoneybee You could donate... 9/26/09 at 10:52am by Pinoikoi	5	679
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	900
What can I do with... started by Arianwen1174 (11/12/09 at 9:47pm)	you could mix it with a scraps of other fabric and use it as... 11/16/09 at 12:19pm by artparent	5	680
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	782
broken glass started by artparent (7/14/09 at 2:55pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by fork Get a rock tumbler... 7/20/09 at 6:13pm by milosmomma	5	641
Need evidence that swiffer drycloths are not biodegradable! started by daisymama12 (9/8/09 at 9:38am)	http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-swiffer-cloths/ 12/7/09 at 3:06pm by JessicaS	5	1,469
What to do with coffee bags? started by EnviroBecca (9/16/09 at 2:54pm)	oh, i wish i could buy organic coffee in bulk! i would say,... 9/25/09 at 12:39am by artparent	5	737
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	1,704
Explain "post-consumer" to me started by ians_mommy (10/24/09 at 12:57pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by notjustmamie Recycling within... 11/12/09 at 11:57pm by terrabella	5	691
So much compost! started by bcblondie (1/8/10 at 3:20am)	My parents had 2 like that and it worked great. Actually a... 1/14/10 at 10:05pm by bcblondie	5	639
Repairing Leather Dansko Clogs? started by kitchensqueen (10/3/11 at 2:31pm)	Yeah, I think I'm going to have to go that route - I sure need... 11/5/11 at 1:56pm by kitchensqueen	5	1,658
homemade wrap n mat - PVC/plastic free? started by myniyer (8/30/08 at 1:29pm)	We have both WNM and Happy Sacks. We are MUCH more happy with... 9/4/08 at 4:58pm by Phoenix_Rising	5	1,992
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
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
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	779
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	1,611
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	459
Crafts from recycled bags. started by Rhiannon Feimorgan (9/28/08 at 8:34pm)	Thanks for this post! I had just noticed plastic bag crocheted... 11/2/08 at 6:08pm by blissbabies	5	877
Every year for earth day: talk to son's class about recycling started by langyork (3/19/08 at 8:10pm)	thank you blizzard babe. it's great to think of ways to give... 3/20/08 at 4:08pm by langyork	5	805
Making tote bags out of old t-shirts started by MrsMike (5/4/08 at 9:40pm)	Just an fyi, I've been using these for awhile and the jersey... 5/9/08 at 11:14am by SarahGuinn	5	1,906
BPA free reuseable water bottles started by maciascl (5/18/08 at 1:07pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by zmom I like the ThinkSport... 5/20/08 at 1:00pm by maciascl	5	796
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
broken pot, how do I recycle? started by Sprungthe2.50 (9/24/08 at 7:25pm)	awesome thank you!!!! 9/27/08 at 9:04am by Sprungthe2.50	5	641
Biodegradability in Landfills a Myth? Help! started by ramama (11/28/08 at 7:59pm)	To OP's question - no, nothing will biodegrade in a landfill.... 12/8/08 at 7:09pm by erin a	5	775
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
Can I recycle this? started by Katheda (3/15/08 at 1:50am)	Well, it seems great. But I just typed in printer cartridge... 3/29/08 at 7:42am by Dovesong	5	916
Can I turn flat sheets into fitted? started by nicoley73 (9/11/08 at 10:30am)	. 9/15/08 at 10:53pm by partymoo	6	2,953
ANyone reuse vaccumm bags? started by happy_momma (9/20/09 at 7:15pm)	I do this ALL the time. I just pull stuff out of the hole and... 10/30/09 at 9:45pm by Ruthiegirl	6	789
How do I get her to understand? started by ghostlykisses (8/6/09 at 7:41pm)	I don't think signs are a bad idea at all. I find it helpful... 8/11/09 at 8:35pm by Ellien C	6	700
Where can I recycle CD's? started by CeciMami (2/12/10 at 4:50am)	Look what I found?! It's so cute and so easy. I can't wait to... 6/15/10 at 2:49pm by IntuitiveJamie	6	1,007
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
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
backwoods minded county~ still not offering recycling! started by smilecatcher (3/31/08 at 8:48pm)	I live in Wisconsin and grew up in a city where a fine was... 4/7/08 at 1:50pm by adoremybabe	6	637
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	856
Re-usable bread bags started by Tizzy (2/18/10 at 2:01pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by kyndmamaof4 I've seen bread loaf... 2/28/10 at 12:57am by Katie T	6	681
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	714
Containers for soap, candles, chalk and more from around the house? started by StormySar (10/29/08 at 11:46pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Rhiannon Feimorgan That would... 10/31/08 at 1:17pm by hippiemommaof4	6	573
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	1,618
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	3,772
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	625
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
What to do with old tights? started by EnviroBecca (10/16/08 at 3:14pm)	i put it over my rolling pin and tie the ends to keep the... 10/24/08 at 8:26pm by orangekoolaid	6	1,107
Advice for getting your town to be more 'green' started by BlessedOne (1/16/10 at 3:32am)	Things are going great! I have gone to two of the town hall... 2/27/10 at 6:07pm by BlessedOne	6	701
Where to recycle batteries? started by howca (2/23/08 at 2:27am)	Check with your city or county to see if they have a household... 6/21/09 at 3:01am by greengirl_	6	1,002
Recycling Solution in Very Small Space started by MamaPam (3/22/08 at 2:03pm)	We have two separate bags. One reusable cloth bag that we... 5/1/08 at 3:59pm by muttix2	6	991
Second life for my nursing pads started by Asparagus78 (4/15/10 at 8:09pm)	i used mine over my son's penis as extra protection in cloth... 5/12/10 at 5:52pm by gothnurse3	6	824