Pathway to Heaven - Ways to REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE

Pathway to Heaven

Apr. 24, 2008

Ways to REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE

Ok, let us think of some ways to practice the 3 R's...please feel free to add to my list!:

*Turn off water during teeth brushing time.

*Recycle paper

*Purchase items with the least amount of packaging

*Donate clothing and household items no longer used or neede to others

*Turn off lights when not using them

*Keep freezers full-helps keep the temp cold

*Recycle items when you are able to (plastic, paper, aluminum, etc)

*Change a/c filter regularly

*Keep cars tuned up

*Use alternate methods of travel when able to (biking, walking, public transportation, carpooling)

*Purchase fresh produce

*Use "green" cleaners

PLEASE ADD TO MY LIST!

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Apr. 24, 2008 - More ideas...

Posted by sbuckbee

Here are a few of the ideas the boys and I tossed around the other day...

*Carry your groceries home in paper or cloth bags instead of plastic

*If possible, install a clothes line and hang dry your clothes. This reduces the energy used to run your dryer.

*Plant trees around your house to help keep it shaded

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Apr. 24, 2008 - My daughter and I were talking about recycling this morning, too.

Posted by homesweethomeschooler

I think buying used helps too, as well as passing on as much furniture, toys and clothing to others. I've been decluttering lately and it has been rewarding to pass items on to friends who can use them some more.

Buying less is something I'm thinking about, too. As well as buying quality in the first place.

I'm actually trying to keep the cloth bags in our van for grocery vans....

In Canada, pop bottles and cans can be recycled and will even make you a little money - as they are bought back. My husband was recently horrified on the job site to see a garbage can full of recyclable tins.....

Any little thing we do, helps.

Thanks for posting - you have made me think some more.

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