We're starting a series of eco-friendly tips, because we realize that going green is as easy as making minor changes to your daily routine, and because we love innovative ideas that will also reduce waste and un-clutter the earth.
Tip: Use ALL of your toothpaste/shampoo/conditioner/liquid soap
Literally, squeeze for all it's worth. Leaving that behind leftover toothpaste (or shampoo, or conditioner, soap, etc.) is actually a lot more than just a bit. I'm sure you know this if you've shared my frustration in trying to get the last of the shampoo out--there's still so much in there, why won't it come out!
Since squeezing, in this case, won't do the trick, water will. So will storing the bottle upside down.
Why is it such a big deal?
Because the amount of plastic in our landfills is a big deal. 10% of the nation's toothpaste goes unused, can you imagine how much less plastic we can use by using all of our toothpaste?? Or shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. You get the idea.
After all, going green more about changing the small things in life, than simply thinking big and doing nothing at all.
Share your tips with us--leave comments or email us at info@wishgiving.com.
Showing posts with label waste. Show all posts
Showing posts with label waste. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Remembering Why We Should Recycle
I found this article a while ago, and found it disturbing.
In brief, several leading paper producers, including Kimberly-Clark (Kleenex, Cottenelle), are producing paper products at the great risk of some of the most vibrant forests, sacrificing wildlife species and their habitats. Their production rose to meet the increased demand for paper in the U.S. NRDC and several other organizations are pushing paper companies to change its practices. Terribly, Kimberly-Clark heavily relies on fiber and pulp from virgin trees in the U.S and Canada. They use only 19% of recycled pulp for their products.
This is just another reminder of the importance of recycling and curbing paper wastes. Here are some ways to reduce waste:
- Use cloth napkins and dishtowels instead of paper napkins and towels.
- Don't purchase juice cartons. Instead, purchase a small water bottle to refill with beverages.
- Print double-sided. Use scratch paper whenever possible.
- Buy recycled products. Some of the recycled paper products producers include Seventh Generation, CVS and Marcal. I noticed that Trader Joe's also carries its own line of recycled paper products.
In brief, several leading paper producers, including Kimberly-Clark (Kleenex, Cottenelle), are producing paper products at the great risk of some of the most vibrant forests, sacrificing wildlife species and their habitats. Their production rose to meet the increased demand for paper in the U.S. NRDC and several other organizations are pushing paper companies to change its practices. Terribly, Kimberly-Clark heavily relies on fiber and pulp from virgin trees in the U.S and Canada. They use only 19% of recycled pulp for their products.
This is just another reminder of the importance of recycling and curbing paper wastes. Here are some ways to reduce waste:
- Use cloth napkins and dishtowels instead of paper napkins and towels.
- Don't purchase juice cartons. Instead, purchase a small water bottle to refill with beverages.
- Print double-sided. Use scratch paper whenever possible.
- Buy recycled products. Some of the recycled paper products producers include Seventh Generation, CVS and Marcal. I noticed that Trader Joe's also carries its own line of recycled paper products.
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