Household Waste
Even garbage has value!
Once you start minimizing your home, you may suddenly find yourself with a lot of household waste, some good, some not so good, and you will need to get rid of it all somehow. There are many different ways to get rid of it in a responsible and environmentally friendly way - meaning don't just throw it out!
After our initial minimizing 'purge' we decided we never wanted to have that much garbage again. Today we work toward having a Zero Waste home. I am sure we will never reach zero, but it's a good goal to reach for!
After our initial minimizing 'purge' we decided we never wanted to have that much garbage again. Today we work toward having a Zero Waste home. I am sure we will never reach zero, but it's a good goal to reach for!
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Recycling
Do you know how to properly recycle, what the numbers on the bottom of the plastics mean, or what to do with a lot of weird things like computers, wires, cords, or cables? Find out everything you need to know by reading Recycling 101!
Do you know how to properly recycle, what the numbers on the bottom of the plastics mean, or what to do with a lot of weird things like computers, wires, cords, or cables? Find out everything you need to know by reading Recycling 101!
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Repairing, Refurbishing, Repurposing, & Reusing!
If it can be recycled then do it! However, there are many items that are not recyclable and they are the ones you want to creatively find ways to reuse or repurpose! And maybe it is something that with a little TLC can be brand new again! In that case, refurbish it!
For example, I use plastic food containers (#5's) for storing markers, pens, etc. I enjoy coming up with creative ways to reuse an item rather than just throwing it away. So go ahead and be creative. If the idea doesn't work out, well so be it. At least you tried!
If it can be recycled then do it! However, there are many items that are not recyclable and they are the ones you want to creatively find ways to reuse or repurpose! And maybe it is something that with a little TLC can be brand new again! In that case, refurbish it!
For example, I use plastic food containers (#5's) for storing markers, pens, etc. I enjoy coming up with creative ways to reuse an item rather than just throwing it away. So go ahead and be creative. If the idea doesn't work out, well so be it. At least you tried!
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"One man's trash is another man's treasure" unknown author.
Selling & Donating
Our NEW FAVORITE WAY TO SELL (and buy) is on Facebook marketplace! It is so simple, just be sure to state that it is local pick up only (unless you are willing to deliver) and that you are listing on multiple sites. We also list on local facebook sale sites. You can find these by doing a search of some of the towns near you and adding garage sale, or thrift with it. I am sure a bunch will pop up that you can join. Be sure to read the rules and just a tip, I usually don't let people come to my home. I meet them somewhere nearby. We treasure our privacy!
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sell and/or donate your 'trash"...
sell and/or donate your 'trash"...
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Check out our Pinterest Selling & Donating page for more great ideas!
Zero Waste Household Goal
A zero waste home means throwing NOTHING away....is this even remotely possible? The answer is YES! By simply following six simple steps, a zero waste household is closer to reality than you might think!
A zero waste home means throwing NOTHING away....is this even remotely possible? The answer is YES! By simply following six simple steps, a zero waste household is closer to reality than you might think!
- Refuse - this is the most important and involves choices. Choose, or refuse, to not purchase any products that have packaging that can't be recycled.
- Recycle everything you can!
- Redistribute by sharing with others (donating or selling).
- Repurpose - if it can't be recycled then find another way to use it instead of throwing it out.
- Reuse - use products that can be reused over and over again and don't need to be thrown out.
- Reduce - this is about decreasing any remaining garbage you have left such as leftover food that can either be frozen to add to a soup, be fed to the animals, or composted!
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Our Videos for Minimizing Waste and Repairing, Refurbishing, and Repurposing!
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