Ways to more wisely use resources!

I thought this would be a great idea to suggest ideas to get the most from our resources, to save more and to benefit the environment. I'd really like to hear good sugestions

I discovered something recently - old teabags make great compost. Now I don't throw away my tea bags but I empty them on the garden and the plants have been looking healthier than ever

Know any more tips?

Edit: I just realised this thread topic is not helping remove the "Scots are stingy with money" stereotype

 

Cut open plastic containers of hand creams etc. you find there is another weeks worth of lotion in that you can't manage to squeeze out of it. Also add a little water to your empty detergent bottle there is at least another 2 wash ups in the bottle.

 

Gordon,
I do stuff like this all the time. lol.

The most difficult thing is getting that last bit of toothpaste out of the tube.

Every bit that we do not waste saves the environment just a little. Baby steps.

 

Does the whole tea bag break down into the compost? Does this work for potted plants, also? Just wondering.

I really didn't know about the "stingy with money" stereotype. I've learned something.

I think composting is a great idea. I grew up on a farm, so we did all kinds of things that seem like new ideas today. lol.

I live in a condo now, so no composting.

We just started a recycling project.

Sadly, since we have wooded areas nearby, I can't even grow patio tomatoes. Those are rough rules for a country girl. But then, even the smallest gardens attract critters.

 

You can get that last little bit of toothpaste but it does take patience....

 

If only I were a patient woman.

 

Oh glad to hear that you haven't heard that sterotype, it's certainly not true lol

I have tried it with the tea bags and they do seem to break down but takes a bit so I just prefer to empty them. i have to admit I haven't tried them with potted plants but I don't see why they wouldn't work =D

Oh what's involved with the recycling project?

Hvae you tried growing anything indoors? A few years ago my family grew some fantastic tomatoes indoors!

 

That is a great common sense idea Gordon, thanks

I read that bannana skins are supposed to be good for polishing leather shoes due to the oils in the bannana. I have tried this and I'm not sure if I can recomend this idea lol - the shoes do look shinier but they also smell of fruit and I had to wipe off some bits that came off the skin lol but it does work apart from that

 

Or desperation when it's night and you don't feel like getting redressed to go to the shops