While the boxed packaging for toothpaste is recyclable and the caps are usually recyclable #5 polypropylene, the majority of tubes out there are made out of a laminate that can NOT be recycled. Some companies like Tom’s of Maine will accept the tubes back (send them to Tom’s of Maine, 302 Lafayette Center, Atn: Consumer [...]
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Upcycling Day 25 – K-Cup #freefromtrash
Ahh, that K-Cup again. They sure know how to accumulate… Do you remember my post on K-Cup Salvaging (and making a mini compost pail)? I don’t have much more to say about the K-cup. Recycle the foil. Compost the grounds and filter. And, freecycle the cups to a gardener to use a seed starters. See [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 22 – Cardboard to Mailers #freefromtrash
Need to ship something but don’t have a mailing box around? Look no further than your pantry or recycle bin. If you’re like me, there is usually a cardboard box around. All you do is open it up, turn it inside out so the plain side is out, and re-glue or tape. Voila! This is [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 20 – Denim to Diaper #freefromtrash
One thing about having a child is that now there’s one more person you have to get dressed in the morning. Sometimes I’m barely awake enough to dress myself properly, let alone get Ellie all dolled up. What was Ellie wearing this morning? Purple diaper, orange/pink shirt, green bib. Please don’t gag when you visualize [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 7 – Plastic Straw to Necklace Keeper #freefromtrash
Here is a great site of ideas for a straw. But, the most useful and easy use for a straw is a sheath for necklaces to keep them from getting tangled. Great for traveling and storing! Just run one end through the straw, cut straw if needed, and reclose the clasp. Ta da! Tip: If [...]
Pin ItUpcoming Upcycling Challenge in July
I’m excited to announce that I’m participating in this Free From Trash challenge in July. We’ll see if I can pull it off without pulling my hair out. But first, I’d like to discuss a little bit about what upcycling really is and why it’s important. Reusing is when you are able to continue to [...]
Pin ItDIY Mini Compost Pail and K-cup Salvaging
We still have k-cups to finish in the house, but I have plan. Savor a cup of coffee. (Or forget about it while I’m chasing Ellie around.) Recycle the foil. Compost the grounds and filter. Donate the cups in Freecycle for someone to use for seed plantings (there’s even a hole on the bottom!) I’ve [...]
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