Sunday, February 01, 2009

Going Green - Month 2 of 12

*Reuse: *Your Christmas cards and turn them into gift boxes for birthday presents or valintines gift plus a few more interesting crafts: http://www.squidoo.com/recycleholidaycards

*Recycle: *
Free Cycle and Swishing
http://simonesbutterfly.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-stuff.html

Recycled Valentine's card from last year (click here for an example on how to do it)

*Reduce: *
Buy less small packages. I know that the individually wrapped packages and drinks are convenient, but they are wasteful. Buying in bulk saves you money and has less packaging. If you really like the idea of individually wrapped servings, simply use small, reusable containers to divide up the bulk product.

This Valentine's Day or Easter, *send an e-card instead of a paper one* -Here is the free site that I use: http://www.123greetings.com/events/valentines_day/

"Waste not, want not"

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! Thanks for the link to turn old greeting cards into gift boxes. That's a pretty nifty idea! =D

Anonymous said...

In my effort to be more green I have told my boyfriend instead of roses I want one of those miniature orange trees they sell. This way I get a plant that is cute and pretty and will continue to live for many years.