Gift Box Ideas Making Eco-Friendly Gift Boxes From Recycled Materials
Gift Box Ideas Making Eco-Friendly Gift Boxes From Recycled Materials Isn't that hard, and it is good for the planet and your self-esteem!
Personalized Cork Cube
To make this, you will need the following materials:
* Empty cube-shaped tissue box
* 4 sheets of cork (an eco-friendly material – if you can get cork made from recycled corks, even better)
* 1 to 4 photos
* Glue gun
* A box cutter, sharp knife, or craft knife
* Ruler
* Pencil
Directions:
1. Cut the top of the box off to make an open-topped cube.
2. Lay the tissue box on its side and trace 4 squares onto the cork. Continue Reading Gift Box Ideas Making Eco-Friendly Gift Boxes From Recycled Materials Here
Originally posted 2010-12-01 11:34:20.
How to Make Packaging Greener
Don't try this at home!
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Originally posted 2010-04-10 14:47:18.
Recycle Packaging How to Re-Use Old Packaging
Don't throw them away, creatively reuse these in many different ways!
1. Packing peanuts
There are so many interesting and creative uses for packing peanuts. They come in different colors that actually indicate how much recycled material was used in their manufacture. But for creative purposes, the colors open more possibilities. Continue Reading Recycle Packaging How to Re-Use Old Packaging Here
Recycle Bubble Wrap The Different Re-Uses of Bubble Wrap
This Material Has Many Different Ways to Re-Use It!
* Insulate potted plants against heat and cold. You can line the inside of the pot with this wrapping before filling it with dirt to keep the pot from getting too hot. For winter, wrap the outside of the pot with this useful wrap. This is especially good for bonsai trees; they need to overwinter outside but their roots can get damaged by freezing temperatures.
* Use the springy wrap as a pad under your sleeping bag as padding so you don’t have to sleep on top of a hard surface. You can tape small sheets together with duct tape if you don’t have a piece that large. Continue Reading Recycle Bubble Wrap The Different Re-Uses of Bubble Wrap Here
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How to Save Money Going Green in Easy Steps
How to Save Money Going Green in Easy Steps
1. Buy seasonal, local food. This is eco-friendly because it reduces “food miles,” thus saving fuel. It saves you money because seasonal, local produce takes less effort to grow and to transport. (You have to pay for a lot of extra energy if you’re buying hot-house tomatoes in the middle of January.)
2. Combine your shopping trips. This will save fuel – you buy less of it, and fewer emissions go into the atmosphere. Continue Reading How to Save Money Going Green in Easy Steps Here
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