Book swapping ideas
This article, The 4 Best Sites for Trading in Your Old Books, got my attention as a great resource to share. It lists four websites that can help you swap books for free (only need … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
green organizing
Not a Good-Bye to CDs Forever
NPR produced an interesting piece on a Wisconsin-based company, Murfie, that stores clients’ actual CDs in its headquarters for a small fee. Clients get digital access to all of their music and retain ownership of … Continue reading
The 3rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
If you missed the chance to drop off expired medicines back in May during the National Take Back Initiative, here’s your chance coming up on Saturday, October 29th, sponsored by the US Department of Justice … Continue reading
Recycling Electronics
When I work with clients, I do whatever I can keep their “items to toss” out items out of landfill. I prefer going green, especially when it’s easy to do and does not create extra … Continue reading
Torn shirts and broken zipper coat can be reused
Many people, including me, throw out torn or unwearable clothes because we don’t think they can be reused. Boy was I happy to learn recently that I was wrong. SMART (Secondary Materials And Recycled Textiles) … Continue reading
Oh Patio!
The summer season is upon us, and it is the perfect time to take advantage of the porch, patio or roof deck. But what can you do if your outdoor space is a cluttered mess? … Continue reading
What to do with unwanted personal t-shirts?
A friend of mine asked what to do with t-shirts she no longer wanted, but that are personal enough that she is uncomfortable dropping them off at thrift stores. What I mean by “personal” t-shirts … Continue reading
Drop-off boxes convenience or what?
There was an article in the Chicago Tribune recently about the drop-off boxes that have been popping up in many places for unwanted clothes, books or other household items. The boxes often stand in parking … Continue reading
Where does this key go?
Sound familiar? Almost all of us acquire spare keys over the years: from next-door neighbors, family or friends; for cars, old homes or offices; or extras and back-ups prevent lockouts. What if your friends move, … Continue reading
Get your unwanted medicines out before April 30th
April 30, 2011, is the 2nd national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for dropping off unwanted medications! There has been a lot of talk about how to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications, both over-the-counter … Continue reading