Today's Wasteless Wednesday's tips are simple reminders of things most of us know! But these are everyday ways to save and waste less that sometimes we forget~ Here are seven tips for each day of the coming week:
1. Recycle your containers! As members of Upcyclers, we love your post consumer waste~ for us they become art and craft materials.
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| FabTabulous |
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But many areas offer curbside recycling and if not, centers where you can take your recyclables. You can even donate your recyclables to artists like us! We have a site called
FreeUpcycle where you can list your unwanted trash so that we can turn it into treasure.
2. Instead of buying or using ice for a cooler, refill empty plastic containers with water and freeze them!
3. Wear it out! Try dressing up an old outfit with new accessories or giving that old furniture a fresh look with new paint or hardware. There is often a lot more life to your belongings if you take time to give it a second thought instead of running out to buy new.
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| Datchi |
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| Chicago Attics |
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| A Red Cabinet |
4. Don't let the water run while brushing your teeth or washing dishes.
5. Don't let your dishwater go down the drain! Use a dishpan and pour it on your outdoor plants instead. You can also use your
coffee grounds for your plants~ Sprinkle around your plants before watering. Dilute in a five gallon bucket to use as liquid fertilizer.
6. Use
energy efficient bulbs or LED's in your light fixtures. We have plenty of creative re~uses for your old energy burning bulbs!
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| Star Redesigns |
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7. Use timers on outdoor electric lights so they don't get left on during the day. Try using solar lighting or even lamp oil torches in upcycled containers.
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We hope you have a fantastic Wasteless Wednesday and week, but remember: Don't waste a single moment or a single thing!
