When it comes to shopping, there are lots of ways to be eco-friendly and cut down on your carbon footprint. While it’s easier said than done because we are all consumers, this does not mean that we can’t shop in several green, sustainable, and environmentally responsible ways. If you are wondering how you can shop more environmentally friendly, [...]
Estate cleanouts are usually an unhappy time for the person responsible. The selling of someone’s estate can be caused by a loved one’s passing, downsizing due to financial burden, or another major life event. It could even possibly be an eviction. Whatever the reason, it’s a stressful time for whoever is affected, and you are looking [...]
Many students will leave all their unwanted items in the room and let the residence or dorm hall throw it in the dumpster for them. Not only is this inconvenient for the schools, but this also adds unnecessary waste into our landfills when most of the old items could be donated to local charities, nonprofits or less fortunate [...]
Whether just getting rid of shredded wrapping paper and broken ornaments or decluttering your entire home top-to-bottom, once you’re finished you’ll likely find that you have an overwhelming amount of stuff to get rid of. While you would prefer to make a little extra dough by selling the good stuff and donating or recycling the rest, the sheer [...]
When it’s time to un-deck the halls and get rid of the dry old Christmas tree, it’s also a great time to declutter. We’ll tell you how to make holiday clutter removal easy this year with our ultimate holiday decluttering guide. A decluttering method that works incredibly well and gets a lot done at once is for every gift received or [...]
There are two types of cartons: shelf-stable and refrigerated. The shelf-stable cartons contain a thin layer of aluminum which serves as an oxygen and light barrier. Products in this group include juice, soups and broth, wine, and soy and grain milk. Refrigerated cartons are made from paperboard (non-corrugated cardboard) and coated with a thin layer of [...]
With the holidays just around the corner, this might be the best time to tackle what’s lingering in the back of your fridge. Ideally, people might clean out their fridges more often than once a year but sometimes it’s harder than it seems. At least making it an annual occasion provides everyone with the reassurance tat [...]
When it comes to zero-waste items, some cost more up front. But they pay for themselves pretty quickly. Certain foods at the bulk bins cost more — and others cost less. Make the best decision for you. As for zero-waste gear, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on reusable items. Use what you own [...]
Rule No. 1 when it comes to washing your clothes: Wash only when dirty. You will save time, energy and money by washing clothes only when they actually need it. Washing While you may hang your clothes to dry, there are ways to save by using a washing machine. Use cold water Heating water [...]
Although people may not be able to shop exactly as they used to, they can still reduce the plastic footprint in many ways. Also, keep in mind that zero-waste living goes beyond the plastic packaging. It’s a whole lifestyle — a package deal. The following tips will help you address the plastic scourge. Buy more fresh [...]
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