This part, because of financial constraints, I have always been pretty good at. But since there is always room for improvement, I have been looking for ways to do more. I also think a little more before buying something. My town transfer station has a "Treasure Hut" where you can put things that you don't want anymore but that others might be able to use. You can also take things that you need. I have brought many things there: books, kids toys, clothing. But I have also picked up a lot of things that I needed: a high chair, crib, books, and toys and even a chair and bureau. It's a good feeling knowing that I'm doing my part to help others as well as the environment.
When you start to reuse you start to look at things differently. Should I put this cardboard box in the recycling bin or let my grandson play with it for a while, then I could use it for storing my Christmas ornaments. These are questions you can ask yourself about just about anything.
1 comment:
Hey Jan! Just found your Go Green blog! Awesome, I am so proud of you :)
I save all of our toilet paper/paper towel rolls, tissue boxes and egg cartons to use for crafts for the kids instead of buying art supplies. I also use the egg cartons and bring them to the local organic egg farm or farmers market to pick up fresh eggs!
Keep up the great work. Every little bit helps!
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