According to the EPA, Americans generate 25% more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Years. That’s about an additional 25 million tons.* We’re talking a LOT of empty containers of eggnog and canned yams! Not to mention all the cards, paper and gift boxes that still get thrown in the garbage instead of the recycle bin. This season, make a promise and an effort to gift Mother Earth. Here are a few ways to start: Read more.
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Repurpose Your Wine Tote – Tip #1
You don’t have to be a wine drinker to appreciate those cute tote bags. Everyone from Trader Joe’s to Fred Meyer offers bottle carrier bags in a variety of materials and patterns. I find the pocketed totes perfect for storing/transporting any number of things. First tip: shoes. These make for great portable shoe bags. Holds three pairs with each shoe getting its own pocket. For optimum protection, place clean shoe heel in first with sole facing out. Works best with low heels/flats/sandals. Tote fits easily into a closet for storage or in the back seat of your car for travel. Eco note: Whether they are poly or jute, reusable bags only help the environment if they are reUSED a lot. Be sure you get the most mileage from yours by thinking creatively and acting resourcefully. Thank you for helping to make the earth a clearer place.
Repurpose from the P-Patch
You’re gonna love the creative and fun reuse ideas in this week’s mini Light Show. Enjoy now!
New Before and After
Inspiration is just a click away. Check out these new “before and after” stories with photos in today’s Little Light show.
ReGift Service reclaims Spirit of Giving
Budget friendly and kind to the planet, ReGifting helps you clear your space and gift someone else at the same time. You’d be surprised at how much you have on hand that would make a great gift … with a clever and creative assist. Includes wrapping and enclosure cards. You clear your space and give with intention at the same time. “Brilliant–simply brilliant!!!!”
“This is brilliant … it has such merit.”
“What a great idea Jane. I love it!!”
4 hours $125 includes wrapping and personalized gift cards