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To Reuse or Not To Reuse?

3/6/2017

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Reusing an item means it is purchased specifically to be used for the same purpose over and over again. For example, a reusable water bottle can just be refilled every day for work.  ​There are so many reusable items out there today that it can be almost dizzying to think about and to choose from!  My advice is if it is simple to use and maintain, then go for it! Some reusable items are not simple and therefore may not work for you, and that is O.K. so long as you are consciously making informed decisions.
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Reusable Items
These reduce the need to buy something over and over again thereby eliminating or decreasing the amount of household waste!  They save you money and help the Earth!
  • Reusable Water Bottle- just refill and take everywhere you go! Try to choose one that contains no BPA and is good for the environment at the same time!
  • To Go Travel Mug for Coffee or Tea - just fill it at home or at the local convenience store like you would a Styrofoam cup (and pay of course!). Check out this crochet cozy that fits on the Dunkin' Donut reusable to-go cup!
  • Wool Dryer Balls - eliminates the need to buy dryer sheets forever!
  • Cloth Napkins - no need to waste paper every day and they make the table look pretty. You can use the same napkin several times before washing  so long as they are not dirty and so long as they are color coded or have names on them!
  • Refillable Soap Dispenser - allows us to by large quantity refills.  We use them in the bathrooms and the kitchen.
  • Small 10 oz Thermos - I fill it with V-8 and bring it to work every day.
  • Large 24 Thermos - my husband brings boiled water to work every day to make his oatmeal on the go!
  • Spray Bottles - we just re-make the cleaners in the same bottles when we run out (recipes here)
  • Coffee Filter Basket - stop buying paper filters!
  • Swifter Sweeper Covers - make your own homemade sweeper cover! 
  • Swifter Duster Covers - make your own homemade duster cover!
  • Reusable Elastic Bowl Covers - don't buy plastic wrap! Buy them or make your own homemade bowl covers!
  • Bamboo Paper Towels or Cotton Cloths - skip the paper towels!
  • Eco Friendly Dish Cloth - no more disposable sponges! Or make your own homemade crochet dishcloth here!
  • Eco Friendly Dish Scrubber - no more throwaway scrubbers! Make your own crochet scrubby here!
  • Reusable Grocery Tote Bags - I bought a set of 5 extra large and love them!
  • Reusable Handwarmers - are you or do you know a hunter or hiker? Check out how easy Reusable Handwarmers are to use!​
Take a look at this Reusable Pictorial Post!
​Check out our other Recycling Posts:
  • ​RECYCLING PART I - AT HOME BASICS - How to recycling glass, cans, paper etc. at home.
  • RECYCLING PART II - ODDBALL ITEMS - Recycling strange things like wires, cd's, and more.
  • RECYCLING PART III - SELLING & DONATING - Where to sell or donate instead of throwing out.
  • RECYCLING PART IV - REPURPOSING - What else can it be used for?
And check out our Pinterest Boards:
  • Recycling (different ideas on what, how, and where to recycle)
  • Selling & Donating (find ideas and places to sell and donate all kinds of items!)
  • Repurposing (a plethora of unique and creative ideas...)
  • Reusable Items (includes many products you may not have heard of before!)
Thank you for visiting :-)
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    • What does OFF-GRID mean?
    • MINIMIZING >
      • Home Size
      • Room by Room
      • Get Organized
      • Household Waste
    • MINIMIZE DEBT, MAXIMIZE SAVINGS >
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      • Saving Money
      • Shopping Tips
      • Affordable Fun
    • BACKYARD CHICKENS >
      • The Coop
      • The Chickens
      • Feeding the Chickens
      • Fresh Eggs
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      • Building the Garden
      • What We Grow
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    • WHY AN EARTH SHELTERED HOUSE?
    • OFF GRID TINY TRAILER
    • BUILDING our HOMESTEAD from Scratch >
      • BUYING LAND & GETTING STARTED
      • BUILDING THE CONCRETE DOME
      • FROM DOME to HOME
      • SURVIVING OUR FIRST WINTER
      • BURYING THE DOME
      • EXTERIOR FINISHING
      • INTERIOR FINISHING
    • HOMESTEAD MACHINERY >
      • GENERATORS
      • KUBOTA TRACTOR
      • ATV'S & UTV'S
      • WOOD CHIPPER
      • CHAINSAWS
      • LOG SPLITTER
      • POWER TOOLS
      • SNOWMOBILES
      • AUTOMOBILES
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      • FOOD
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