Knowing how to make your own envelopes quickly and easily is a great reuse skill that can help you in a pinch …
Category: Reuse Lifestyle Practices
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” …
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 …
Keeping that New Year’s “Drink More Water” Resolution
I have three New Year’s resolutions I’ve been trying to follow this month, two for my health and one that steps up …
“True” White Elephant Gifts– Holiday Reuse at its Best
Attention people hosting holiday “white elephant” gift exchanges: If you want to have the best event possible, don’t offer the choice of …
Reusing Wrapping Paper, Gift Bags, Boxes and All the Trimmings
Reusing wrapping paper, gift bags, etc. has been on my mind lately as my immediate family celebrates all its birthdays within six …
A Look at Eco-friendly “Easy Baking”
In the heat of summer, is anyone out there baking anything? I have been doing a lot lately, as I’ve been having …
The “Dirt” on Soap
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, “washing hands” is a task that’s gotten a lot more popular over the last 18 months, and …