Today, in honor of America Recycles Day, let’s talk about something that has confounded me since I began collecting stuff for recycling …
Category: Reuse Lifestyle Practices
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 …
Five Ideas for Eco-friendly Picnics/Beach Outings/Festivals
Now that pandemic restrictions are being lifted and more people are able to enjoy outdoor events, I hope they will be more …
Composting 1-2-3: It’s Easier Than You May Think
Once upon a time at our first house, we used to have a compost pile. It was in a back corner of …