You can make your own environmentally friendly items if you have all the proper materials and a handful of creativity.

You can build your own grocery bag if you have all the proper materials and a handful of creativity.

You can make your own composter if you have all the proper materials.

To tell you the truth, the only difference between a normal trash can and a recycling bin is that a recycling bin has more labels. You can actually turn any of your trash cans into recycle bins in a short amount of time with very minimal effort.

Begin with the Bottom Line
Avoiding disposal fees should be one of the primary goals of a recycling program. The more materials you reduce, reuse and recycle, the less waste you dispose. The less waste you dispose, the fewer trash bins or pickups are required, and the lower your disposal fees. Any way to decrease operating [...]

Canteen SWAP
“Glue two grey lids together. Blue a small strip of leather around the outside, leaving some hanging for the ‘carrying strap’. Glue pony bead on top for screw top.”
–Angelia Bone
Flower Vase SWAP
“Use small amount of putty or play dough in the canister to hold small silk flowers in place. Glue a pin on the [...]