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Reuseable Household Items
ReUsing Saves Money
Helping the Earth often comes down to small, daily decisions—like choosing reusable products rather than disposable goods. To make it even easier for you, we gathered the best innovations in eco-friendly home goods. The products are affordable (plus, you won’t have to keep spending money to replace them!) and will shrink your waste footprint painlessly.
Swap out your plastic wrap and tin foil for Bee’s Wrap. These beautiful and practical cloths are woven from organic cotton, sustainably-harvested bees wax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. They can be washed and reused, and are 100% recyclable and biodegradable.
Don’t toss out paper bags either. Use them to ripen fruit faster, make homemade popcorn, serve snacks, and more! Check out 9 useful things you can do with paper bags at the link below.
Glass and metal are easily recycled, but why not cut down on excess packaging and waste by reusing them? Glass jars and old coffee canisters make great containers for bulk pantry items, desk organizers or bathroom containers.
Don’t toss out the tubes from toilet paper and paper towel rolls! Use them to keep pants crease-free, make fire-starters, and organize extra cables. Check out 12 smart ways to use cardboard tubes at the link below!
The larger, rectangular tissue boxes, with their built-in opening, are the perfect receptacles. The children can decorate them by wrapping them with paper or painting them. Money Collector: For bake sales or other fundraising events, a square or rectangular tissue box is the perfect vessel for collecting change
Paper is widely used for a variety of purposes, and much of it gets tossed into trash cans and ends up in landfills. You can reduce your footprint by reusing the paper you accumulate in your everyday life.
The current piece focuses on the reuse of paper and plastic waste to reduce the amount of waste produced. Why should we re-use paper? Nearly 93% of the paper we use is derived from trees.
When the box of cereal is empty, save the inner bag, wash, dry and cut to wrap sandwiches. Plastic bags can be used a pet waste bags, or trash bins, or you can reuse them at the grocery store.
- Make a piping bag for frosting. Rinse and dry the bag, then scoop frosting into one of the bottom corners. Snip the corner off with a pair of scissors, then pipe!
- Cut the bag into small squares, and use the squares to keep burger patties separated in a stack. Stacking up the patties like this is an easy way to save space in your fridge or freezer!
- Use the bags to wrap up homemade bread, rolls, and buns before storing them in your freezer.
1. Keep any of those clear plastic egg cartons. They make the perfect packaging for mini cupcakes and muffins! 2. If any of your friends or family have chickens, ask if they’d like your old egg cartons. They could usually use the extras! 3. Paper egg cartons can be split up and used as seed sprouting containers. Once the seedlings get big enough to plant, just wet down the whole egg carton cup and plant it right in the ground. The soggy paper will break down over time in the dirt. 4. Use an old egg carton to organize and protect small Christmas ornaments. 5. You can also use an egg carton to organize other small stuff. Use one for jewelry, beads, office supplies, buttons, nuts and bolts, and more!
If you use them, don’t toss out those old dryer sheets! They make excellent dusting rags, especially for sucking up pet hair. They work great for scrubbing off soap scum and polishing chrome too! You can even make them into a dress if you’re really determined. Collect the lint from the dryer to make recycled paper or paper mache’, or even compostable seed pots.
These kitchen towels are so popular, The Honest Co. has trouble keeping them stocked. Snap up these 100% certified organic cotton towels, which are now 35% larger and ultra-absorbent, to wipe up spills and dry dishes rather than their paper counterparts. The material is woven with cotton loops for added texture, which aids scrubbing and drying.
If you use them, don’t toss out those old dryer sheets! They make excellent dusting rags, especially for sucking up pet hair. They work great for scrubbing off soap scum and polishing chrome too! You can even make them into a dress if you’re really determined. Collect the lint from the dryer to make recycled paper or paper mache’, or even compostable seed pots.
These kitchen towels are so popular, The Honest Co. has trouble keeping them stocked. Snap up these 100% certified organic cotton towels, which are now 35% larger and ultra-absorbent, to wipe up spills and dry dishes rather than their paper counterparts. The material is woven with cotton loops for added texture, which aids scrubbing and drying.
When your disposable razor gets too dull for shaving, you can still use it to remove pills from sweaters! You can also use it to remove pills from hats, scarves, t-shirts, and more.
Perfect for personal care (like makeup and nail polish removal), as well as household cleaning jobs. Once they’ve been used, simply throw the pads into the laundry bag and toss into the washing machine.
If you think reusable means extra-hassle, think again. These eco-friendly snack bags are designed to make your life easier. Whether packing school lunches or storing art supplies, these polyester-lined cotton bags are easy to clean and dishwasher-safe.
Fall is the perfect time to harvest and save your own seeds. Here are a few simple strategies to follow to increase your chances of success. Let a couple of your veggies and flowers go to seed, collect the seeds and save them for next season for free! Here’s everything you need to know about harvesting and saving seeds to reuse again and again! Some seeds require a fermentation process
Wool dryer balls are perfect for keeping your cloth diapers soft and chemical-free. Wool dryer balls won’t affect the absorbency of your towels.
Woolen balls can cut back on drying time by 25%
Don’t toss out old towels, clothes and bedding! Cut them up into washable cleaning rags! Why not turn those torn t-shirts into beautiful braided rugs? If you’ve got sewing skills, turn old flannels into resuseable dusters.
Go the distance with S’well’s Traveler thermos. This 16-ounce stainless steel container keeps drinks cold for 24 hours, and hot for 12. And yes, it really works! The Traveler is designed for car rides, with a wide mouth and thick rim that makes drinking (without dripping) easy.
If you love your morning brew, ditch the disposable cartridges and opt for Perfect Pods. These bright, single-serving filters are compatible with Keurig 2.0 and the Original Keurig brewing system. They are made of BPA-free plastic and stainless steel, are dishwasher safe, and can be used for years to come. All reusable coffee filters work the same way (and not like those old paper filters): you fill the basket with your favorite grinds, secure the lid on top, and place it into your Keurig single-serve machine to brew a hot, delicious cup of coffee.