How I Saved the World 13 Times
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Recycling, being eco-friendly and power smart are just some of ways to make an environmental difference
Call it what you want - a way to save money, frugal living, to go green or green living, being eco friendly, recycling, crafty.... I like to think I've saved the world in some way.
Here are 13 things I've done to make a difference.
13 ways I care.
13 times I've saved the world...
How many times can you say you have saved the world?
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- I use cloth bags, bins or boxes instead of plastic bags.
- I have a high efficiency washing machine.
- I water my plants with rainwater, left over tea or water from cups, or fish tank water.
- I walk instead of drive short distances.
- I re-use my empty milk jugs.
- Ideas for uses from ordinary household items!
- I find uses for empty microwave dinner trays.
- I give life to old furniture.
- I save empty bread and other bags and re-use them.
- I wash out my resealable bags and use them again.
- I use vinegar, baking soda, salt and lemon juice in my cleaning.
- How have YOU saved the world?
- I save my empty glass jars and find uses for them.
- The occasional toy made from boxes are just as fun as store bought toys to a 3 year old.
- I turned down the heat on my hot water tank.
- Give me a shout!
I use cloth bags, bins or boxes instead of plastic bags.
Go green, go accessorize!
Original bags that beat out those generic store brand bags.
I have a high efficiency washing machine.
Recycled
I water my plants with rainwater, left over tea or water from cups, or fish tank water.
Recycling ideas for items in your home:
Lenses encouraging green living!
Recycling means...
Reduce, re-use, recycle.
It doesn't mean changing your entire life style, it's about making little changes and little choices.
I walk instead of drive short distances.
I re-use my empty milk jugs.
Ideas for uses from ordinary household items!
I find uses for empty microwave dinner trays.
I give life to old furniture.
Give old furniture a new lift!
I save empty bread and other bags and re-use them.
Get Plastic Organized!
I wash out my resealable bags and use them again.
I use vinegar, baking soda, salt and lemon juice in my cleaning.
Clean Green!
I save my empty glass jars and find uses for them.
The occasional toy made from boxes are just as fun as store bought toys to a 3 year old.
Links to help you live green!
From green living tips, to recycling ideas and items - be sure to check out the links and add your own recycling related favorites!
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50 Things you can Reuse
Recycling is very important, but even better is re more...2 points
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Cool Recycling and Salvage Crafts
Today's focus on the environment means that more p more...1 point
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15 Simple Ways to Prevent Global Warming
There are many ways to become eco-friendly. It's n more...1 point
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Recycle & Reconstruct Old Clothes Into a Fashionable Wardrobe
Clothes go in and out of style, get damaged and wo more...1 point
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Richland Recycling Center | Recycle Washington | Tri City Wa Waste Management | Paper Aluminum Computer and Plastic Recycling
Recycled issues and recycle news, and ways you can more...1 point
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http://bchydro.com/
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30 Easy Green Tips
If you've decided to go green, you can never have more...0 points
I turned down the heat on my hot water tank.
Give me a shout!
And don't forget to rate this page using the stars at the top!
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bloomingrose
Oct 19, 2011 @ 12:33 am | delete
- Loved this! The old book purse was so cool!
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RhondaSueDavis
Jul 30, 2011 @ 8:18 pm | delete
- Excellent Photos! Love the frames too.
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RhondaSueDavis
Jul 30, 2011 @ 8:16 pm | delete
- I like this lens, I hope you make some more about it, and about working and living with autism in the home and community. Once in their teens, it gets a lot more varied and interesting and challenging. Have four friends with asperger boys, all very very different.
One sand dollar back in the ocean at a time, could catch on with the other beach combers.
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KarateKatGraphics
May 20, 2009 @ 10:38 am | delete
- Love your title and your easy tips--we do some of these, too. 5*****
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JaguarJulie May 11, 2009 @ 11:50 am | delete
- This is a very clever and definitely worthwhile lens -- can't wait to see how your list grows!
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