Use natural cat litter. If you are a cat lover, like I am, then you know that cat litter is a must for your indoor cat. There are so many to choose from, but when thinking about what is best for the environment, you will want to choose a natural ( more… )
Use old clothes for rags. When you have clothes you can no longer use because of stains or holes and they are not donatable, consider using them for rags. I use my husband’s old white T-shirts for dust cloths, nail polish remover cloths, and cleaning and polishing rags. I have ( more… )
Check stores for recycling. Lots of stores are becoming part of the recycling movement. My neighborhood grocery store takes lots of different plastic wraps and bags that can not go into the traditional home recycle bin. Most grocery stores at least take back the regular grocery sacks. My favorite store,Target™,recycles ( more… )
Check out Terraycle! I LOVE this company! Terracycle is an upcycling company based in Trenton, New Jersey. They take what is typically non-recyclable trash and recycle it into other things. I heard about this company when I attended a PTA convention about 7 years ago. I was on the PTA ( more… )
Support local vendors. When you support small businesses in your community, you are helping feed a family and increasing the economic climate of your neighborhood. Not to say workers in big corporations don’t need their checks to survive too, but it is different when you are supporting a family business. ( more… )
Hold Companies Accountable! I believe that each and every voice counts. Wherever you choose to shop, you are making a statement that you like the way that store does business. When you choose to purchase a product, you are saying that you like that product and what the company has ( more… )
Use Recycled paper products. I just returned from my favorite store. I needed to get more computer printer paper. When I went down the aisle there were only a couple choices of paper, since my favorite store is certainly not an office supply store. I looked at the cheapest ream, ( more… )
Stop using makeup wipes. I love makeup. My daughter loves makeup. She loves to watch makeup tutorials and practice different looks. Because of this, we have more makeup in the house than we need. My daughter loves using makeup wipes to take off her makeup. She likes the ease of ( more… )
Use wooden pencils instead of plastic pencils. There could be a little debate on whether plastic is better than paper when it comes to pencils. Some plastic pencils are refillable if users take the time to purchase refills and actually refill them. The refills are sold in small plastic boxes ( more… )
Get email receipts or no receipts when possible. Did you know that receipts are not recyclable? The are not printed with regular ink and instead use chemicals that could release BPA into the air if they were recycled. They are also made with more than one type of paper, like ( more… )