Making your own DIY Christmas gifts from recycled materials is always a very good idea because you can save money and help the Earth. But Wait: What are you supposed to make? It has to be simple and fast to create, and it has to be something that people want. That’s why we created this list of…
5 ways to Reuse Styrofoam (Polystyrene) Simply and Effectively: Although Styrofoam (Polystyrene) is recyclable, many municipalities don’t recycle it (See: Can you Recycle Styrofoam?). Therefore, reusing Styrofoam is a very good way to help the Earth. Here are 5 creative, simple and effective ways to reuse Styrofoam. 1: Floor Protector Pads for Furniture Cut…
Can Styrofoam (Polystyrene) be recycled? Styrofoam, also known as Polystyrene, is recyclable. However, recycling styrofoam costs so much money that many cities do not recycle styrofoam, and they just leave it in the landfill. To figure out if your city recycles styrofoam, search in Google or another search engine, “what is recyclable in” and then…
Top 3 Ways Kids can Help the Earth! If you are a kid reading this, and you want to get green and help the Earth, you are at the right place. Although, really, these tips can be used by anyone, not just kids. Without further due, here are the top 3 ways kids can help…
A few reasons why you should help the Earth Here are a few reasons why you should help the Earth, although the complete list of why to help is ENDLESS! Get out there, and help the Earth. Save Money! If you drive less or don’t drive at all, you will be using less gas. Gas costs…
Use Reusable Bottles: Tips of the Week Using reusable bottles instead of bottled water has many advantages. On average, you can save $550 a year just by using reusable bottles! Every time you use a reusable bottle instead of disposable bottles, you are also helping the Earth. The making of plastic bottles causes a lot…
Have some “dirty” clothes that you just wore today? Well, before putting it into the laundry basket, take a look at it closely. If it looks clean, smells clean (and sounds clean!), then it’s clean! Don’t re-wash something if you can wear it again. And, if you don’t like wearing the same shirt or pants…
Many people think that a car engine takes a lot of fuel to start up, which is why they don’t shut off their engine for a short period of time. However, that’s not true. The engine on for about 10 seconds equals shutting off and turning on the engine. Therefore, shut the engine off if the period…
Turning off the tap when you don’t need it is a great way to conserve water and a great way to help the Earth. You can save up to 15 Litres of water (4 Gallons) each time you brush your teeth, if you turn off the tap! This amounts to 30 Litres a day, which…
This week’s tip is to unplug electronics when not in use. Some electronics like T.Vs use electricity as long as a power cord is plugged in, even if the device is turned off. This happens because a T.V and similar devices have a standby mode, which allows them to turn on quickly. That means that even if a device is…