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darn that hole.
Do you cringe when you have to take off your shoes at airport security? Did the moths snack on your favorite sweater over winter? Rather than tossing tired and holey clothes, reach for the sewing kit. Sometimes all an item needs is a little pick-me-up rather than a trip to the landfill. ……
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napkin/shmapkin.
Here’s an idea: keep a few hand towels/kitchen dish towels in your car to use as napkins, instead of taking paper ones from fast food places. By reducing the amount of disposable napkins you use, you’ll be helping the restaurant save money and cut down on orders, which means fewer trees being cut down ……
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the vase clause.
Has someone sent you flowers lately? While flower deliveries are always appreciated, if you’ve been given a few bundles, you might have 1 too many vases keeping time in your home. Having a few around is nice, especially if they are different sizes and can be used for containers, but when your vases go from ……
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7 years of good luck.
Broke a mirror? Smash a plate? Just have bad luck with glass? If some tiles can be saved without being chipped or cracked, they can be used as coasters. If they are really cracked, feed your creative side by making them into a mosaic table, garden pot or even a bird bath. ……
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slabbin’ it.
Someone you know remodeling a driveway, patio, or just getting rid of some concrete? See if you can grab a slab and make yourself some outdoor furniture. Concrete slabs can be made into great benches for your backyard -or can help become a pathway in your garden. Broken concrete available for use? Keep ……
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BYOB (bring your own bag).
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)… Everywhere! Every year, Americans throw away nearly 100 billion plastic bags and only a teeny tiny percentage of those bags are recycled (0.06%). Next time you make a small purchase, consider declining the bag and carrying your goods or storing them in your purse. Keep the bags ……
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throw in the towel…or sock.
Does the sock-hungry goblin in your dryer leave you with mismatched pairs? Put those lonely extras to use by tying them in a knot (or two, depending on the length) and give them to your dog or favorite friend’s dog. Tying the knot will help disguise it so your pooch will be less ……
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play notes in 4/4 time.
If you work in an office, you’re guaranteed to get notices or memos that can be discarded after a day or two. But if they’re printed only on one side, help them extend their 1-day life by at least 4 times as much. Cut them up into half – twice! – (or more) and ……
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psst…
It’s Earth Day! Celebrate by telling a friend your very favorite green tip. Heck, tell 10 friends – and while you’re at it, tell us! Submit your best green tips to contact (at) greenissexy dot org.
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un-canny decor?
Moved into your first place? Find yourself a bit more strapped for cash? You may find you need things that you never thought about, and it adds up quickly. Try not to overlook even the smallest of items that can be reused, especially when it comes to containers. For example, instead of buying a new ……
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