Emptying the bathroom trash and compost cups into the kitchen bins. I’ve reused yogurt tubs and labeled them. There’s one in each bathroom. The science shows that the larger bin we have, the more we’re inclined to fill it up. So if we start with small and in theory we would make less waste. Note:…
Plastic Coolers can’t recycled so please take care of them, donate or share them if you aren’t using them, and keep them maintained and in use. NOTE on the Featured Image: The exterior crack does not affect the cooling aspect of the example cooler so we still use this cooler. TIP: I do not recommend…
Austin recycles all #s and all colors of plastic! Rinse and dry your plant pots and recycle them! The triangle doesn’t mean it’s recyclable, it just indicates the type of plastic. If you have family/friends that live in other cities, they may have different numbers and colors their provider accepts in their recycling carts. If…
I first learned about ghost nets as a 4ocean Ambassador. Back in November of 2022 they issued a new Ghost Net Bracelet (in green!!!) that was made from 100% 4ocean plastic with 4ocean-recovered ghost net in the bezel. It was described as a bracelet for, “raising awareness about the impact of ghost fishing on marine…
It’s still Fall y’all. This is my new go-to bracelet stack for fall, pumpkins, all things orange! This bracelet stack is from 4ocean from two Fall Fests. This was also a good stack for the pumpkin patch field trip and #wearorangeday (there are at least two of these: one for gun violence and one for…
I had my annual eye exam this morning and I wanted to share this reminder with you all. I got to the point where I decided contact lenses weren’t going to work for me anymore, so I’m glasses all the way now, but it’s important to remember to share that contact lenses can be recycled…
Here is the plastic bags/films/wraps station at Target. This bag station is near Guest Service where they take store returns, order pickups, etc. This photo is from May 31. Unfortunately for me at my location, the store regularly blocks the stations with wheelchairs, pallets and carts. I literally had to straddle this dolly to drop…
Tis shopping season! Don’t forget to cut the stickers off your plastic bags. Trash the paper stickers on plastic, and recycle plastic bags from clothes, gifts, groceries, etc. at a plastic bag recycling station. I am going through a season of no buttons/bands digging in on my waist so I had to order elastic waist…
How to compost and recycle roast chicken – eat, share, refrigerate or freeze the meat – remove the elastic band on the legs & trash it – compost the fat, skin, bones, etc. If you aren’t going to freeze or use them for stock or soup. – soap, rinse, and dry the containers. Chicken crests…
Recycling Reminder : Lots of different plastic bags and plastic film can be recycled at your local grocery store like HEB, Central Market, Home Depot, Target and Walmart. Recycling stations are usually at the entrance of a store or just inside. Plastic bags cannot be recycled in the blue recycling carts and actually jam up…