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Family cloth - support plz started by bcblondie (1/11/10 at 12:20am) 1 2 3…9	We did it! About three years ago, i found out about FC and... 2/28/11 at 8:17pm by triana1326	165	10,787
Silly poll: Would you reuse bathwater? started by XyMama (10/22/09 at 12:10am) 1 2 3…6	Sure I would. But Im not worried about my treated bathwater... 1/18/10 at 3:37pm by hookahgirl	108	6,194
Possessions that have lasted longer than expected. started by dflanag2 (1/24/09 at 1:01am) 1 2 3 4 5	Socks last me forever. I'm really not sure why. I only seem... 1/5/10 at 9:48am by CorasMama	90	6,704
The things people throw away...and we pick up started by kdabbler (7/24/08 at 10:28am) 1 2 3 4 5	a couple months ago neighbors moved out and left one of those... 9/1/09 at 3:46pm by knottyPugBy	90	9,650
Using reusable bags. started by Garden~Lover (4/22/08 at 9:49am) 1 2 3 4 5	We too use the cornstarch or recycled trash bags. But we... 11/20/08 at 5:02pm by Buddhamom	80	4,993
talk to me about line drying laundry started by chinaKat (2/19/09 at 1:46am) 1 2 3	nice tips. we always line dry and i guess we are used to the... 5/12/10 at 7:06am by rumi	56	5,614
Anyone doing a wrapping paper free holiday? started by Pinoikoi (12/14/08 at 2:54am) 1 2 3	i found some wrapsacks on clearance....10 assorted sizes for... 1/4/11 at 4:37pm by nanette0269	52	3,598
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	4,445
Metal water bottle - kids don't like them started by kjbrown92 (6/5/08 at 10:10am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Dakota's Mom I don't know how... 11/3/08 at 10:56pm by chrissy18966	51	5,788
PO'd at Freecycers here started by nerdymom (7/13/09 at 1:17pm) 1 2 3	i know right?! 1/31/10 at 1:17am by ian'smommaya	48	4,182
What have you repurposed lately....brag please! started by lmbjer (9/7/10 at 9:59pm) 1 2 3	That is a great idea. Kids like the real stuff anyway. Why... 4/11/12 at 3:38am by lilacvioletiris	47	3,363
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	3,193
I need grocery bag help started by 1growingsprout (7/9/09 at 4:41am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by milosmomma You know, I have... 12/26/09 at 10:54pm by IntuitiveJamie	45	3,176
gift "wrapping" started by hrsmom (10/7/09 at 12:35am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ollyoxenfree We use furoshiki.... 1/10/10 at 4:13am by skreader	41	2,570
What gifts do you make out of recycled junk started by caiesmommy (7/14/08 at 7:54pm) 1 2	I just made this pillow out of a sweater a few days ago and... 11/10/08 at 5:32pm by Buddhamom	38	4,795
Getting rid of all single-use/disposables, but... started by swd12422 (12/3/08 at 5:44pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Rikki Jean I've been thinking... 5/27/09 at 1:09pm by hibana	37	3,385
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	2,159
"It hurts the environment more to recycle..." started by MrsMike (5/4/08 at 2:29pm) 1 2	Quote: So you believe that we have an infinite and never... 10/13/08 at 5:23pm by EnviroBecca	35	3,274
Tell me about your recycling system started by aaronsmom (3/9/08 at 12:42pm) 1 2	This is a great discussion. We supposedly have a recycling... 4/1/08 at 10:14am by Love_My_Babies	34	1,809
Where do you get your cloth napkins? started by ians_mommy (10/24/09 at 1:37pm) 1 2	Ah... waaayyy to expensive for my taste! My jaw dropped at... 1/4/11 at 11:52am by wemoon	34	3,401
Cloth menstrual pad appreciation thread started by neostudded (8/15/08 at 4:00pm) 1 2	I hate the paper scratchy icky bunchyness of the disposable... 11/11/08 at 5:28am by oneKnight	34	3,871
Can we talk about laptop lunches? started by Mallori (7/8/08 at 11:35am) 1 2	I don't own this, but thought it was pretty cute, and would... 8/5/08 at 10:55pm by Pinoikoi	34	2,732
What can I do with old denim? started by barose (3/24/08 at 1:00pm) 1 2	You could cut it into small strips and use them for waxing.... 9/16/08 at 1:44pm by tbone	33	2,592
Reducing or eliminating paper towels? started by thencamehenry (1/5/11 at 12:06pm) 1 2	Same here. I use a spray bottle mixed with a combo of Ecover... 2/11/11 at 7:01pm by NikonMama	32	3,006
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,... 1/3/09 at 3:51pm by SquishyBuggles	31	2,577
"Green" Christmas present ideas started by meganbarr (7/18/08 at 5:41pm) 1 2	This year I planted way more tomatoes than we could eat to... 8/4/08 at 11:33am by SarahGuinn	31	1,952
Bag credits? started by heatherweh (5/28/08 at 5:18pm) 1 2	People are not going to change their habits until stores... 6/27/08 at 9:03am by GruppieGirl	31	1,107
Where can I find a reusable alternative to the plastic "fruit bag" started by HeavenLeighGrace (5/7/08 at 3:46pm) 1 2	I like the evert-fresh green plastic bags. We buy a lot of... 9/29/08 at 8:48pm by jrabbit	30	2,394
Used clothing not good enough for thrift shop started by aliceincolo (6/4/08 at 7:06pm) 1 2	If they're made of natural materials, use it for mulch,... 8/18/08 at 7:23pm by granola_mom	30	2,607
What Do You Reuse or Recycle That Saves You Money? started by Staceyy (4/4/09 at 11:41pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by hillymum i love taking pictures... 12/10/09 at 2:56pm by MonkeyPrincess	29	2,868
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	5,168
Reusing Ziploc-type bags? Tips wanted started by aprons_and_acorns (5/12/08 at 1:53pm) 1 2	I have a hanging wire produce type basket over the sink. I... 7/27/08 at 1:43am by snitker79	28	1,671
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	1,473
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	1,453
Compact fluorescents vs. regular lightbulbs started by amyamanda (3/22/10 at 7:07pm) 1 2	I like our CFLs, though they certainly don't live up to all... 7/4/10 at 12:50pm by happysmileylady	27	2,098
Who has the laptop lunch? started by Purple*Lotus (2/18/09 at 11:17pm) 1 2	Anyone have a Kids Konserve... 8/10/09 at 12:20pm by Pinoikoi	26	2,435
Need shopping bag suggestion started by Mallori (6/26/08 at 1:08pm) 1 2	I was given two nylon ones in a swap. I am not sure their... 9/6/08 at 9:37pm by Pinoikoi	26	1,558
glass containers instead of tupperware started by FireWithin (8/3/08 at 5:08pm) 1 2	A canning funnel makes it much easier to deposit leftovers... 9/10/08 at 3:10pm by NettleTea	25	2,209
What to do with old underwear? started by hedgewitch (5/14/09 at 4:08pm) 1 2	Oh I know about old socks. I cut off the tip and roll it up... 10/28/09 at 6:43am by Poddi	25	7,133
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	2,014
Reducing & reusing started by Synchro246 (3/15/08 at 11:11pm) 1 2	I recently found a used TOOL store--they not only sell used... 3/28/08 at 2:51pm by gurumama	25	1,604
Is recycling a scam? started by anomaly13 (11/6/09 at 7:05pm) 1 2	I personally recycle to keep things out of the landfill and... 3/9/10 at 8:55pm by BlessedOne	25	2,554
What can you recycle in your area? started by BeckC (3/17/08 at 12:29am) 1 2	Okay, we can recycle only 1 and 2 plastic locally. What can I... 4/14/08 at 8:21pm by mommajb	25	1,040
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... 2/2/09 at 1:59pm by Caneel	24	1,775
Thrifty Finds - 2008 started by spero (7/29/08 at 5:06pm) 1 2	Oh, where to start! I just got my 3 yr. old a pair of Reidell... 11/14/08 at 7:09am by Buddhamom	24	2,078
cheapest "safe" water bottles? started by sprouthead (6/3/08 at 6:47pm) 1 2	repurposed mineral water glass bottles... you can find lovely... 9/11/08 at 2:38pm by dancebaraka	24	3,058
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	1,674
Leftover Wine? started by LZP (9/22/09 at 8:59pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Gentle~Mommy :) We never have... 4/10/10 at 9:49am by Amys1st	24	1,927
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	1,510
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	1,558