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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
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
Green Loot bag ideas started by caiesmommy (7/31/08 at 11:07pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by janasmama I got some craft... 2/10/09 at 1:58pm by Pumpkincat	21	9,138
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cloth bread bags and cloth sandwich bags started by babygrant (11/3/09 at 3:03pm) 1 2	I have never noticed the bread drying out in my sandwich... 1/10/10 at 4:45pm by Dakota's Mom	21	4,586
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
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
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
Uses for expired baby cereal started by milosmomma (3/18/09 at 1:02pm)	Baby oatmeal is really good if you ever get hives as an... 1/8/11 at 8:07pm by thickcitymomma	11	3,859
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	3,676
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
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
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	3,387
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
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
"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
Can you recycle photo negatives? started by Beauchamp (9/6/09 at 3:52pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by beanma If there are any photos... 9/20/09 at 9:45am by Beauchamp	3	3,220
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
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
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 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
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
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	2,677
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 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
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
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
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
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	2,517
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
Can VHS tapes be recycled? started by MrsMike (4/17/08 at 2:09am)	Quote: Originally Posted by MrsMike I have a billion VHS... 4/17/08 at 1:16pm by notwonamesalike	1	2,407
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
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	2,354
Cloth trash bags started by clothdipemomof2boy (6/28/09 at 4:28pm)	I actually never thought about it for recycling so now I... 1/1/10 at 11:25pm by clothdipemomo...	15	2,347
What to do with old fitted bed sheets started by happy_momma (6/15/09 at 12:37am)	I apologize for the error. cotton egyptian is what I meant to... 5/20/10 at 11:24pm by Sam Tucker	17	2,346
What do you mean I can't recycle that milk carton?!? started by HerRoyallHighness (7/2/10 at 9:49am) 1 2	We live in an area were we can recylce almost everything but... 8/12/10 at 9:19pm by JudiAU	20	2,281
Just saw a commercial that ills me started by plantnerd (1/4/11 at 7:56am) 1 2	Ugh! How much do they think we distrust our family members... 12/19/11 at 8:59am by MrsSlocombe	22	2,241
What to do with shrunken wool sweater? started by laohaire (9/16/10 at 6:40pm)	Cut it across at the arm pits and use it as a soaker pad for... 11/23/10 at 4:49pm by jimblejamble	11	2,235
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
How to clean dishcloths??? started by wagamama (1/20/11 at 6:35pm)	They work better than regular dishcloths. I still use scotch... 2/13/12 at 10:40am by annakiss	16	2,161
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
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