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Swaps and Saved Trash

Thanks to Tina Blease for this great chart.

What’s Wrong with Disinfectant Wipes?

Are disinfectant wipes safe for our kids?  Do they do the job we want them to do?  Are you using them properly?  Is your child’s school using them properly?  What’s in them?  Do you really need them?

These and other questions are answered in “The Trouble with Disinfectant Wipes.”  Before you buy another container of wipes, be sure to read this informative article.

 

 

CDs & DVRs are NOT Garbage

Don’t just toss out those non-biodegradable CDs or DVDs but find a use for them. Cover with contact paper and use as coasters. Hang in fruit trees to keep wild birds and squirrels away. Place in or outside your bird’s cage to reflect light and his image.  Use your imagination.Leaf 6

[For more easy, money-saving, earth-friendly tips, download a FREE copy of Green Riches: Help the Earth & Your Budget. Go to www.Smashwords.com/books/view/7000, choose a format, and download to your computer or e-book device. Or download a free copy from your favorite e-book seller.]

Here’s Eggs-actly What to Do

What to do with egg cartons after coloring Easter eggs: use the bottom half in a drawer to store small items (thumb tacks, paper clips, earrings), or punch drainage holes, add soil, seed, and water, place in a sunny spot, and watch your seedlings grow.  Later on, after the cartons get grungy or torn, toss them into your compost pile.

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[For more easy, money-saving, earth-friendly tips, download a FREE copy of Green Riches: Help the Earth & Your Budget. Go to www.Smashwords.com/books/view/7000, choose a format, and download to your computer or e-book device. Or download a free copy from your favorite E-book seller.]