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10 Unique Recycling Programs you Need to Know About
In this post, I’m sharing some unique recycling and upcycling programs that you may not know about. While we may be mindful of the amount and types of things we buy, eventually we will likely need to dispose of worn out or unwanted belongings. I’ve talked before about 10 ways to dispose your unwanted items, but some items need even more creativity. How do you recycle your contact lenses? What’s the right way to dispose of your yoga mat? Read on! I’ve got answers for you! 10 Unique Recycling Programs These fantastic initiatives include recycling programs for: Computers and hardware Contact lenses Sewing supplies and fabric Yoga mats Chop sticks…
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26 Great Ways to Reuse Your Glass Jars
I love saving glass jars from the recycle bin! They are so versatile for reusing, that I feel I can never have too many–though my cupboards tell me otherwise some days. Mason jars are probably the most popular jars for their esthetic, but I find it useful to keep all types and sizes of jars–everything from pasta jars to spice jars and everything in between. Inspiration for Reusing Your Glass Jars But what to do with them all? Jars can be used for so many things. I’ve got a list of 26 ways to use your glass jars to get you started. 1. Gift Wrapping I love finding creative ways…
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Waste Audit: What, Why, and How to Complete One
This January I was introduced to the “Waste Audit” concept by my local zero waste group on Facebook. It was an idea that felt a bit daunting, but also was an exciting challenge. What is a Waste Audit? In basic terms, the waste audit is looking at your garbage and identifying areas where you can do better and create less waste. How to do a Waste Audit To complete a waste audit for your household garbage, here are some steps to take: Choose a start and end date, such as January 1st to 31st. Choose some accountability partners–challenges are always more fun with friends! Collect all of your garbage for…
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Flashfood: Freezer Meals
Freezer Meals I had a wonderful, simple-sounding idea to make a 5-10 bagged uncooked freezer meals in an afternoon (with some reasonably priced components purchased through Flashfood) that I could pop into the slow cooker to make dinner preparation time in the late afternoon less of a bottleneck in our house. I was finding that the little people (and sometimes big people!) were often tired and hungry at the end of the day and I was finding it difficult to spend a lot of time preparing dinner in the kitchen. But my well-intentioned bulk food preparation day just wasn’t happening! I tried to make a couple of meals and ended…
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Waste This Halloween
Any holiday and celebration can create a lot of waste. Halloween with its abundance of candy wrappers and one-time-wear costumes is no exception. To help make this Halloween a little more financially and environmentally sustainable, we’re sharing seven ways to reduce your waste. Ways to Reduce Your Waste This Halloween 1. Shop second hand stores for decorations (or make your own!) Since seasonal decorations are put out for such a short time, shopping second hand stores or online marketplaces are a great way to save money on these items. The added bonus is that second hand items are better for the environment as they create less waste! If you feel…
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Flashfood: Sweet Bell Peppers
The Flashfood App enables frugal grocery purchases while also promoting sustainability by diverting food that was destined for the landfill. This app links consumers looking for grocery deals with stores looking to sell nearly expired foods. And it’s also a great way to try out new foods and challenge yourself to experiment with recipes! Find out about the app here: Introduction to Flashood Flashfood Find: Sweet (bell) peppers Regular Price $10.00Flashfood Price $5.00Total Savings $5.00 Menu Inspiration I use peppers in quite a few of the meals that I cook so when I saw this box of peppers for only $5.00 I bought it right away! My plan was to…
