Tag: Recycle
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How to be More Environmentally Friendly
Do you want to live a more environmentally friendly life? Making a few small changes is the best way to do so. You don’t have to drastically overhaul how you do everything in order to be kinder to Mother Earth. Instead, just follow the suggestions described here and pick a few that sound the best.…
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3 Surprising Ways to Reuse Old Electrical Cords and Cables
Since the dawn of cable TV, the number of electrical type cording we have around the house has expanded almost exponentially. What started with coaxial and extension cords now include shorted out or plain outdated AV connectors, HDMI wiring, and USB cords in about every shape, size, and color. If you are anything like…
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Simple Reduce – Reuse – Recycle Methods
If you are a parent, the words “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle” may conjure up the theme music of Bob, the Builder. But, that’s not a bad thing, unless you can’t get it out of your head. I used to enjoy watching that show with my son when he was still part of “Bob’s”…
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4 Crafty Ways to Reuse Mason Jars
Mason jars. Are they not one of the best inventions of all time? Originally designed for canning, mason jars (or Bell, or Kerr, or other canning jars…wide-mouth canning jars are just all-around awesome) have so many uses. They’re sturdy, difficult to break, have a big capacity-well, a quart! Lately, the annals of Pinterest have shown…
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10 Ways to Reuse Citrus Peels
Reusing things is more than just a habit for self-sufficient homesteaders; it’s an essential part of living. Food scraps are often tossed to animals, or composted for great gardening material. But there are many ways that you can reuse citrus peels,including lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and limes. 1. Create an eco-friendly cleaning solution by tossing lemon…
