One wicked way to reduce your garbage if you are going to hit up a fast food place!
~Watch for the fake french fry! I died.~
Materials
Chemical Free Air Freshener
It takes a second. Baking powder and essential oils. Stir.
Recycle an old jar or glass container.
Put a lid on it, or foil.
Make it look nice, or hide it somewhere.
I like how laid back the Burlap Bag is about this blog post. Go check it out!
+ if you make a really unique one, show me!
Source: The Burlap Bag – High Quality Handmade Goods Shop – Austin Texas
Recycled Crochet Hook Holders
Wow! What a cool idea! This is a perfect way to use the outside of a pen after I finish using the ink up.
My mom would love a gift like this!
Living Green and Recycling can be fun and creative. Customize your favorite hooks for comfort and be environmentally conscious at the same time. /;)
Examples using empty pens, highlighters and permanent markers.
Old favorites hidden in a drawer till rescued. /;)
eBay discoveries that brighten my collection.
If you’re interested in making your own – click on the file name below for step by step instructions and more examples.
Please be patient it’s a large PDF file and may be slow to open. /;)
Recycled Crochet Hook Holders Tutorial by LadyWillow Designs©
Wildlife Entanglement
Marine wildlife death by entanglement is something we should all be aware of. Thousands of miles and literally tons of derelict rope and fishing nets are littered into our water.
I found out that there are 682 beaches out there. We must keep them clean and safe in order to sustain life on this planet. So let’s support a good cause and help clean up fishing nets!
Check out the link below to learn about what is done to prevent marine wildlife entanglement.
Marine Debris Awareness | Recycled Nautical Rope Bracelets
Bracelets for a good cause! Help support coastal & beach cleanup projects by purchasing a stylish nautical rope bracelet. available in blue, green, brown & grey.
Source: Marine Debris Awareness | Recycled Nautical Rope Bracelets – Planet Love Life
A friend of mine shared this with me and I think it would be one of the best ways to give a gift this year! They are so beautiful, too.
Check out my post about plastic in our oceans if you want to know more.
Where do the provinces stand on climate change? Find out here!
With climate talks well underway at COP21, where do the provinces stand on climate change and what are their strategies moving ahead?
So far it looks like Quebec is doing the best.
Source: Where do the provinces stand on climate change? | rabble.ca
New Waste Free Ontario Act – Toronto Environmental Alliance
The new Waste Free Ontario Act is a great step in the right direction towards a zero waste circular economy.
Source: New Waste Free Ontario Act – a great start – Toronto Environmental Alliance
15 Non-Sex Uses for Condoms | Mental Floss
This is great way to recycle condoms when you find some old ones laying around in your sock drawer, or you’re unsure if someone poked holes in them.
How to make your own Creepers
♫ you can never have too many platform boots ♫
I have yet to try this one… what a great way to give a new life to the flipflops hanging around at home.
Want to have your own pair of these amazing sneaker Creepers?
INGREDIENTS:
- Flat Lace ups shoes- Could be Vans, Converse or high tops –High Tops provide more support for your ankles) ,
- Three pairs of rubber thongs, give or take depending on how high you would like your creepers. You may find that you will need a larger size of thongs than what would you normally wear.
- Shoe glue – I used 2 tubes.
- Scissors
- Large serrated knife
- Ink pen or pencil
- Plasti-Dip liquid rubber paint
- Sponge paint brush
- Rubber bands
- Rubber Gloves- So you dont get glue all over your hands
Step 1: Clean the Shoes
- Ensure that before you start making the shoes that they are thoroughly cleaned, Use Mentholated Spirits or nail polish remover to do so. (It’s essential to make sure everything is clean as dirt and moisture prevent glue from making a secure bond.)
Step 2:…
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Air Pollution
… is the presence of chemicals, gases and particles in the air in amounts that damage the environment and cause harm to humans and other living things.
– Check out the Go Green! Agenda Resurrection project
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