Posts tagged ‘reuse’
Reuse and recycle garden raising funds for Vision Australia
Helen Moyle’s rambling and rustic garden is a great “reuse and recycle” initiative. Mrs Moyle is happy to share with other garden lovers as part of the Maitland Black and White Committee’s annual Garden Ramble on September 17 and 18 to raise money for Vision Australia. The Maitland Mercury: A stunning garden in all its glory Helen
Reuse at a kids secondhand market
Reuse It Baby is a great market to buy and sell pre-loved clothing for ladies and children aged to 6, as well as toys, books, furniture and accessories. Whether you are looking to recycle the items or you are in the market for something special, you are sure to find a bargain and small treasures
Reuse Coffee Grounds
Green Times has come up with some wonderful tips to reuse coffee grounds. For many people, a good day starts with a cup of fresh coffee. But what about all those used coffee grounds? What happens to them? Normally of course, they usually end up in being tossed into the bin and finishing up in
Reuse
With a little bit of thought and forward planning, you could be pleasantly surprised by how many products are marketed as disposable that may have the potential for reuse. Of course we’re not advocating the reuse of products that are clearly stated to disregard after use, but there are some common household items you could
The 6R’s reduce, reuse, recycle, respect, replenish and refuse
With over 21 million Australians, we make a lot of rubbish. We can bury it in landfill – taking up space, burn it – releasing toxic smoke or recycle it. If we all lived by the Six Rs – it would make a big difference. Check out Green Cross Australia, the 6R’s and their Green Lane
The Waste Hierarchy
Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Dispose. Australians are the second highest producers of waste in the world after the USA. Every piece of waste that ends up in landfill (the tip) means valuable natural resources lost. The waste hierarchy looks at our consumption habits asking for us to make a more sustainable choice when purchasing items
Guide to vintage fashion
Article at G Online: Guide to vintage fashion Better than new: opt for new threads the sustainable way – with covetable vintage. While the desire for something new to wear may have you mindlessly opting for the latest new season clothing from designers and chainstores, the waste created from the fashion industry is well-known and
5 Easy Ways to go Green
I found a lovely blog post from Eco Toys: 5 Easy Ways to go Green In the “olden days” there wasn’t anything like energy efficient light bulbs, different bins for rubbish, recycling, green waste, energy efficient appliances or electric cars. Our kids are growing up in a society where the focus on conserving and protecting
Library Lovers Day – 14th February 2011
We all know about the 3 “R’s.” Libraries are very important when it comes to REUSE. For centuries February 14 has been known as Valentine’s Day, a time beloved of romantics. Now a new era has begun with Library Lovers everywhere claiming the day for the objects of their special affection – Australia’s libraries. People
Plastics
Plastics come in all shapes and sizes and are very useful in our daily lives. Plastics are man-made materials that come from natural resources such as oil, gas and coal (fossil fuels). These valuable resources were formed from prehistoric plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. These fuels won’t be replaced
Reuse
A few recycling suggestions by Townsville City Council magazines and books with friends and family Give away old furniture, clothes and toys to charity Reuse materials such as demolition materials where possible Use reusable envelopes for interoffice mail Re-use containers for storing food or other materials
The Journey of Jeans – Watch It Now !
The way we dress reflects our personality and our lifestyle choices, and increasingly, we’re thinking about the environmental and social impacts of our clothes. What really goes into making them? What are they made of, who made them and how were they made? This video follows the journey of a pair of jeans from crop
