TerraCycle is one of my favorite companies. Their motto is someone else’s trash is someone else’s pocketbook, or bag or flower pot or binder OR whatever, this entreprenuerial groups of lads and lasses can dream up…They collect yogurt cups, FritoLay’s potato chips bags, Nabisco wrappers, and assorted other items that we ordinarily just flip into […]
My Crayon Recycling Program: Symptomatic of a Bigger Problem?
Years ago my friend told me about crayon recycling. I did not get serious about this idea until I compiled a zillion broken crayons of my own. (Boys. Need I say more?) Since I coordinate recycling for cash at my school, I am always looking for green fundraising ideas or just plain good sense take back […]
Panty Hose Re-Use Ideas: Re-purpose Rather Than Chuck
I swear I only wear a pair of panty hose one time since I evidently ruin them. Instead of throwing them out, I decided to take a new approach. Why not re-purpose? Panty hose have an elastic quality which lends itself to a multitude of re-uses. What Parts of the Hose Can I Re-purpose? So, […]
TerraCycle turns your Frito-Lay Wrappers into Chic Tote Bags
When I was a kid, I used to love putting Fritos in my peanut butter sandwich. I was so addicted to Fritos that I ate them through college. My usual college lunch was a tuna sandwich, Fritos, and a diet coke. Real healthy, right? Heck, I was young so who cared, right? I must have […]
Elmer’s Glue Sticks and Bottle Recycling Program & Giveaway
See Update below: 12/21/2010: TerraCycle is now collecting glue bottles and sticks as part of their brigade program. Check out the giveaway below! If you have kids, you have Elmer’s glue in the form of glue sticks or glue bottle. My kids are notorious for leaving off the glue stick caps or using way too much glues […]
Spring Cleaning: Remove the Clutter
Photo by Julie Vazquez This month topic for the Green Mom’s carnival is Spring cleaning over at Jenn of Tiny Choices. With Spring right around the corner, here is your time to fall in love with your home again by removing the clutter that hides its inner beauty. The thought of removing all the mounds […]
Swap Mamas: A Mama’s Very Own Swapping, Socializing Site
When you think of swapping, organizations such as Freecycle, Craiglist, and other names come to mind. Well, here is a new one to add to the Spring cleaning list…Swap Mamas, a new social networking swap site geared towards swapping everything a mama could want. Swap with another mama for clothing, toys, household products or anything […]
Living Green Makes Cents
Photo by Tracy Olson When people asked me what I believe in, I tell them I believe in family, friendship, and sense of self. But I also believe that living green makes sense. In fact, I believe Green makes cents. Before you pooh-pooh me, realize being green does not mean you have to live in an […]
