Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Page 7

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Help me repurpose a sheet started by ZakareyasMama (7/13/11 at 1:36pm)	Thanks for all the innovative suggestions! I ended up cutting... 10/10/11 at 6:37pm by ZakareyasMama	6	1,463
Whats your favorite recycling bin? started by Ideesmom (5/3/08 at 11:05pm)	my parents made me a nice one for outside......I guess it... 5/9/08 at 8:49pm by BlessedOne	6	589
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	989
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	1,753
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
Baby steps to greener pastures started by behaviourmama (3/11/12 at 6:49pm)	You seem to be well on your way already! A few more... 3/26/13 at 11:57am by CelloMomCars	6	160
recycling a bridesmaid dress started by treehuggermama (2/23/09 at 4:47pm)	our city has various locations a couple times of year that... 5/21/09 at 1:47pm by columbusmomma	6	1,065
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
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
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	788
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	1,106
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
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
Socks! started by BlessedOne (5/17/08 at 7:30pm)	Ok, the headband is posted with pics on a separate thread. 5/18/08 at 7:18pm by prana	6	586
Place to donate unused Sunday School materials? started by annettemarie (4/1/08 at 12:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Inquiringmind You could always... 4/13/08 at 7:56pm by Ruthla	7	1,457
new uses for old shoeboxes, with lids, in good condition? started by kt~mommy (9/18/11 at 5:13pm)	uuuuhhh shoes? just kidding My kids use them to keep some of... 7/3/12 at 8:22pm by Casha'sMommy	7	791
How can I reuse/recycle my worn-out prefolds? started by ambivamom (1/12/10 at 10:36pm)	If you have a garden, you can use them as sheet mulch 3/29/10 at 11:25am by Varga	7	1,341
recycle broken shoes? started by BlessedOne (7/29/08 at 8:45pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by AngelBee What is REI? : A... 8/6/08 at 3:20am by Liliana	7	1,234
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
Where do you get a non-disposable razor? started by granolalight (3/21/08 at 10:38am)	Thanks, y'all! 3/25/08 at 11:38pm by granolalight	7	4,622
Where to find eco clothes started by wish (2/17/10 at 5:58pm)	the issue that i've always had with used/thrift is fit. the... 3/13/10 at 6:13am by accountclosed3	7	757
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
use for dried out biscuits? started by ShellieC (4/24/09 at 10:24am)	I'd dry them out a little in the oven if they weren't already... 5/4/09 at 3:11pm by HappiLeigh	7	689
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
Boxed wine! started by liliaceae (1/8/10 at 1:10am)	I adore the "Bota" Box. It is perfect for me. I am a glass a... 1/13/10 at 5:52pm by Mollyred	7	723
What to bring to buy things in bulk? started by rhiandmoi (9/26/08 at 3:40am)	I use these bags which are super light and nice colors.... 10/13/08 at 7:03pm by Mom'n it	7	812
ways to reuse cardboard milk containers started by ~Megan~ (4/16/09 at 3:09am)	If you have a LOT, rinse out, let dry, and stuff them with... 4/20/09 at 7:38pm by Aubergine68	7	812
plastic air mattress -- now what? started by schreiberwriter (3/21/10 at 7:27pm)	Making a water-proof picnic blanket was what I did with an old... 11/11/12 at 10:30am by scruffy too	7	2,046
How do you recycle your shredding? started by cristeen (12/7/08 at 7:09pm)	You could make homemade paper with it 12/11/08 at 5:56pm by AngelBee	7	618
Reusing Christmas Cards started by Turquesa (12/23/10 at 7:50am)	My mom's family has always used last year's cards to make... 11/27/12 at 5:03pm by ceiba	7	2,063
Need ideas for old boxers, socks... started by sdm1024 (7/30/08 at 1:20pm)	I made a crib quilt out of DHs old boxers!! They were all... 8/24/08 at 4:34am by rsps	7	836
Dryer Balls started by Rhonwyn (4/25/09 at 6:28pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mouso You mean 10"... 4/27/09 at 6:29pm by AfricanQueen99	7	824
What to do with stained burpcloths? started by Gray's Mommy (7/22/09 at 7:20pm)	Since i no longer need burp cloths for burping, i carry them... 8/20/09 at 3:47pm by amber913	7	646
Uses for Unrecyclable "Refined Cardboard" started by GenB (4/30/08 at 1:52pm)	The closest place to take this stuff is almost 2 hours away.... 5/1/08 at 7:48pm by GenB	7	600
Reducing Packaging!! started by lilylove (8/22/08 at 10:58am)	I am making a serious effort when it comes to school snacks,... 9/3/08 at 10:40am by karne	7	636
New uses for old t-shirts started by HerRoyallHighness (1/8/11 at 7:37pm)	I second the family cloth and make small squares to replace... 3/28/11 at 10:48am by ssantos	7	1,735
Reusable PRODUCE bags started by elfimka (4/23/11 at 2:04pm)	I don't use bags, either. I bought a couple muslin produce... 5/24/11 at 9:29pm by princesstutu	7	1,638
Trying to cut down on plastic bags at lunch! started by QueenOfTheMeadow (5/14/10 at 9:12am)	We have a lot of little stainless steel containers from... 6/7/10 at 10:52am by beanma	7	749
Art projects from household items. (looking for more ideas) started by barose (3/31/08 at 3:03am)	This is for the kids.... but I give clothing we can't wear any... 4/21/08 at 8:40pm by MamaRBH	7	2,103
Worms in my kitchen? started by MommaGreenBean (4/20/08 at 7:21pm)	I actually purchased a ready made one with a spout in the... 5/21/08 at 1:38pm by 4clothkiddos	7	791
Just HOW do I learn to do these things? started by principii (2/5/09 at 3:12pm)	I ran into this blog a while... 6/16/09 at 4:39pm by tine1973	8	1,340
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
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
going Trash Free! started by MommyHawk (3/24/08 at 8:23am)	OK, I may be burned at the stake for this, but we cover our... 3/29/08 at 12:57pm by GenB	8	970
What else can go in those bag recycle bins at the grocery store? started by Beauchamp (5/13/10 at 6:39pm)	Today I looked at my store and saw a small sign which said the... 5/15/10 at 5:34pm by Beauchamp	8	709
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	1,867
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	806
old clothes started by Ivan's Mom (7/6/08 at 12:55pm)	Shredding them and then using them as cushion fillers. Can be... 7/21/08 at 10:21pm by summermay	8	585
Recycling is confusing started by dex_millie (5/7/08 at 4:08pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by southhavenjen The word is... 5/10/08 at 5:55pm by dex_millie	8	705
Divided container for toddler lunch? started by vachi73 (8/1/11 at 2:06pm)	For hot items, my kids love the foogo thermos. 8/2/11 at 2:20pm by JudiAU	8	2,705