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eco friendly packaging made simple
12, Feb 2010I’ll cut right to the chase, I’m not going to look at the commercial aspects of eco friendly packaging but rather what individual consumers and small business can do to create a greener impact.
traditional methods of packaging
Everything we buy has to come in some form of packaging to protect it from damage, deliver and market [...]
don’t abandon items that other’s can use
26, Jan 2010Last week we talked about reuse as step two in the 3Rs and are going to continue the theme with a talk about repair and re-house. Today we will talk about finding another home for something or rehousing your unwanted items.
Before you recycle (or if you can’t find or don’t have another use for something) [...]
30 ideas for reuse
22, Jan 2010Here’s a starter pack of 30 ideas for reuse of everyday common items.
paper – take printed paper and make it into scrap notepads
ziploc bags can be washed an reused repeatedly
clothing can be turned into quilts, bags, blankets, dog beds, rags, pillows to name a few
boxes & packaging try finding someone else to reuse your boxes [...]