How to Recycle: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

5 Ways for Eco-Friendly Shopping this Holiday Season

Use Reusable Shopping Bags

Use an eco-friendly, reusable bag. They are not only one of the new fashion trends but also the best, as they require less waste of natural resources (such as oil) and less emissions of carbon dioxide to produce, than plastic bags.

Plan Your Trips, or Walk

Plan your trip from one shop to another in such a way that you can save some fuel. Look at shops nearby so you can ride a bike or walk . Shop local, as it helps your local economy.

Switch Electricity Off

Before You Go Shopping. Growing traffic during Christmas weekends shows that most people are out, either visiting someone or shopping. If you are planning to be out of your house for quite a long period, switch off all unwanted lights and electronic devices. It’s an effective way to save energy and money, and to protect the environment, starting in your own home.

Buy Products Made From Recycled Materials

Buy what has been made from recycled materials, as they are eco-friendly. Your choice also shows that you are sincere about “buying sustainable” with recycled items.

Eat Locally

At Least Once A Week. Organic products are good for YOU and good for your community.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Recycled Christmas Wreath-2

Today I'am inspired to post about the creativity of recycled Christmas wreaths. Aside from being so colorful they can also add a sense of elegance to your door room or walls or they can be look completely tacky, depending on how you made it. Since a wreath is a repeating pattern wrapped in a circle, you can create them out of practically anything.

Aluminum Cans (image: eco-artware.com)

Old Bicycle Wheel

Newspapers

Folding Newspaper German Stars (image: craftycrafty.tv)

Plastic Bags (image: ecowomen.net)

Reused CD

Toilet Tissue Roll

Crayons (image: twoheartstogether.com/tatertotsandjello.com)

Necktie (image: lifesprk.com)

Colored Magazine Pages (image: casasugar.com)

Puzzle Pieces

Old Sweaters (image: savvyhousekeeping.com)

Buttons (savvyhousekeeping.com/yourheartout.com)

Electronic Parts (image: wordofthenerdonline.com)

Coffee Sleeves

If you drink a lot of take-out coffee,

this is a great way to re-use the coffee sleeves

make a wreath out of them.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Re-used CD's Christmas Trees

This Christmas tree "garbage" that has been seen at Thapae Gate, the central square in Chiang Mai City, North Thailand and at the shopping district Mean streets of Bangkok are purely made from used CD's. A combination of works of art and creativity in using waste materials. It's a striking sight that fuses the traditional with the contemporary.

Thapae Gate

(Shopping District) Mean Streets of Bangkok

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Recycled Christmas Decor Video Tutorials

Before you rush out to the department store for a holiday decor, think first and pay a visit to your storage room, garage and attic. You may find a waste items here to turn into a Christmas decor, no need to break your bank, use what you have, save on decor and go on frugal holiday. Just a simple strategies and a dash of creativity can go a long, long way when it comes to decorating. Try all these tutorials for a festive--yet frugal--home.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Wind Spinner Cans Christmas Ornaments

Give new life to your waste soda can and create your own homemade Christmas ornaments. Handmade ornaments also make great gifts. Creating homemade ornaments is also a great way to involve the whole family, it's always fun to mark the year with a Christmas ornament made by your creative (with cautious) kids. And this wind spinning Christmas ornaments is one of a kind to create.

How it's Done !

Friday, November 21, 2014

Another Unique Christmas Decor Ideas

These unique Christmas home decoration ideas don't have to break the bank. Not only will add festive flair and cheer to any home ... but also add life on your holidays budget.