I come from a family of car enthusiasts! While I can’t say I share the same excitement towards cars, the EnviroMom in me likes the idea of recycling and repairing old cars and prolonging their lifecycle. If you maintain your own car or enjoy restoring…
Since the 1970s, eco-conscious consumers – myself included! – have been reminding themselves to reduce, reuse, and recycle. After all, how we throw away old items can be as important as what we buy in the first place. You probably know the best way to…
Insulating your home is a great way to make it more efficient to heat. In warm climates, it can also keep your house cooler during the day. This can be an effective way to bring down your carbon footprint. But, if you’re doing so by…
Whether you’re new to recycling or have been doing it religiously for years, there are still items that can leave you scratching your head. Windowed envelopes are the perfect example. They’re mostly paper, so can they go with paper? Do you need to remove the…
How can I possibly recycle concrete? This is not quite your everyday recycling question about commonly used household stuff, but when our concrete stairway started to fall apart, I had to look for recycling ideas! What can I do? I hate the idea of my…
A lot of brides may decide to preserve and store their wedding dresses after the big day, but others have no idea what to do with their big bulky wedding dress. Some women may want to save their dresses for their daughters – but as…
