Got any unused eyeglasses and/or sunglasses stashed away in drawers or lying around taking up space? Here are some ways to give …
How to Easily Make an Envelope
Knowing how to make your own envelopes quickly and easily is a great reuse skill that can help you in a pinch …
The Condiment Conundrum: What to do about all those packets of ketchup, hot sauce, and more
I’ve finally looked into something that’s been on my mind for a long time– the accumulation and waste of all the “extras” …
When Life Gives You Apples (or Sweet Potatoes), Make Dog Treats
I’m guessing that now that the holiday season is over, some of you may have leftover apples hanging around. Maybe even apples …
Gathering Recyclables Throughout the Home: Make it Easy
Today, in honor of America Recycles Day, let’s talk about something that has confounded me since I began collecting stuff for recycling …
Five Easy Ways to Add Reuse to Your Thanksgiving Table
If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving gathering in a few weeks, add some feel-good, sustainable touches to your table that your guests will …
10 New Uses for Old-Style Photo Albums
Been thinking a lot about photo albums lately, since we’ve had a few for sale in the Untrash shop over the past …
Reusing Old Calendars and Planners
When a year or a half year comes to an end, one of the “wasteful” things I always used to lament was …
Rethinking Cemeteries: Five Reasons Why They Shouldn’t Be Shunned/Written Off as “Creepy”
With Memorial Day upon us, the day when we honor those who have died serving our country, I thought I’d share my …
Six Ways to Upcycle Valentines
Show some love to the Earth this week by keeping Valentine cards out of the trash. At the very least, Valentines printed …