“Earth Month encourages everyone to reduce, reuse, recycle… we’re adding two more elements: rethink and redesign.”
here are some ideas:
reuse: use party decorations over in a different way. I bought gold cake boards (think the piece of cardboard they put the cake on before putting into a box at a bakery) for under 50 cents at a party store and have used them over and over when we have employee party’s at work as centerpieces on the table. Add a vase on top and its an instant charger!
reduce: the footprint and buy local! Farmers markets are going to start opening back up soon. Try to challenge yourself ‘top chef’ style and buy what looks good and then make a meal of it, vs. meal planning and buying what you need at the market… if its not in season or local, its creating a serious carbon footprint to get it to you. While your at it, check out a book on this by Barbara Kingsolver. I haven’t read it yet but my hubby started it and said there is a lot of interesting information in it!
reuse: save a few tin cans that once held canned veggies… take label off, clean them out, and tie a thick ribbon around them. I use mine to put silverware in for parties when there’s a buffet line but you could also use it as a pencil holder or put remote controls in a larger can!
redesign: bottled water is an easy thing to cut out these days by carrying a
reduce: keep plastic bags out of landfills! recyclable bags are cheap, smart and even trendy these days. Buy a bunch and bring them with you – many stores even give discounts for bringing your own bag. stay tuned for my post on how to keep these bags organized!!!
I have to admit its easier to talk the talk than it is to walk the walk. I don’t always buy local and I’ve been caught red-handed throwing paper away in the trash when the recycle bin is right next to me… but I’m taking baby steps and if everyone takes a few little steps, think about the difference it could make!
p.s. see cute post on my cousin's site about earth day: BaubleBar Blog
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