Posts tagged ‘reuse’
Be a Post-Consumer Consumer
By thinking a little about the products you choose, you can promote recycling and make a big difference for the environment. In order to support recycling efforts, look for products made from high percentages of post-consumer waste, which is the waste produced by the end consumer of a material stream. Post-consumer waste is the garbage
Big Steps, Little Footprints with a World of Sustainability & Good Environmental Solutions!
Going Green Expo, Melbourne, Australia “Going Green’ has become a mainstream journey for all of us and on the path easy steps can be taken to lighten our footprint and shape the sustainable future. With consumer demands for more and more of the latest solutions it’s getting easier and easier to realistically achieve. And you
What Are the Best Recycling Methods?
Many people think that recycling is the be all and end all of helping this planet, however, this is simply not true, as many people have seen there are no truly perfect ways for recycling but true recycling does no start at the bin, it starts with the buying of products.
Going Green for Easter
Green Easter Ideas Easter baskets, wrapped in cellophane with their plastic eggs and grass, have a somewhat disposable nature even while Easter represents so many ideas like resurrection, new life and renewal. Even if you’re not making that many changes to your lifestyle, there are steps you can take toward a more environmentally friendly and
Cool idea for using Plastic Bags
No matter how hard you try, those plastic bags still manage to make their way into the house and multiply. You forget your reusable bags when going to the supermarket, or purchasing some clothing. Sometimes it cannot be helped. Green Trash Can searched the net for a coolest, practical, creative way to use plastic bags.
Organizing the Garage – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Clear clutter and create order in the garage. For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint around the house, one of the best places to start is the garage. Save some of those plastic and glass containers put aside for the recycling bin and reuse for sorting and storage.
Australian Museum: Environmental tips for 2010
Ideas on how you can help the environment in 2010 Around your home Turn off any lights or appliances in your house you don’t need on. This includes the play station and wii consoles. Have shorter showers (three to four minutes) or have baths. Recycle as much as you can. Really think about something before
29 Tips to Go Green
Every little bit is a step to help save the earth. If you want to learn more about the tip then just click on the link (if available) to go to a page that will elaborate on the topic. Change to Fluorescent Bulbs – If every house in the United States changed all of the light
Hoarders cling to mobiles
AUSTRALIANS are hoarding obsolete mobile phones that are up to 22 years old with potentially dire consequences for the environment. Up to 16 million discarded mobiles are stashed in cupboards and drawers across the country according to the report, Australia: A Nation of Hoarders.
Have a Green Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is Sunday, February 14 but don’t panic – this doesn’t mean that you have to go buy a fuzzy bear and plan an elaborate evening out on the town for your significant other. Of course Valentine’s Day is about treating the one you love to quality time, but you don’t have to go
Change your Habits from Everyday Disposables
Loved this article by thegoodhuman: 17 Easy Alternatives To Everyday Disposables. Such easy ways to make changes. How much stuff do you throw away each day after a use or two?
What Are the Best Recycling Methods?
Many people think that recycling is the be all and end all of helping this planet, however, this is simply not true, as many people have seen there are no truly perfect ways for recycling but true recycling does no start at the bin, it starts with the buying of products. The first thing that
