Top 10 Tips for a Less Wasteful 2009 from ReusableBags.com

Top 10 Tips for A Less Wasteful 2009 From ReusableBags.com:

One of our resolutions should always be to create less waste. The ReusableBags.com site has their top ten wasters we can improve on. They have some great products. I will probably make my own on some of these. The added benefit is saving money!

#10: Ditch the dryer sheets. Sure they are easy but they clog up lint filters over time, and add chemicals many people have allergies to. They have a product called dryer balls that can be used over and over to soften clothes and remove static cling without chemicals. These-I will get!
http://www.reusablebags.com/store/nellies-allnatural-dryerballs-p-1433.html

#9: Bring your own cup. Most coffee places, even truck stops will refill your cup. Then you aren’t thowing away more Styrofoam or paper. I do this on long road trips because it keeps my coffee hot longer (or a cold drink colder).

#8: Use a reusable utensil. Instead of throwing away plastic silverware along the way, consider having your own knife, fork, and spoon in your bag. It may end up being more sanitary in some eating venues. Small sets are available at camping stores, and ReusableBags.com has some of their own: http://www.reusablebags.com/store/lunch-bags-utensils-more-c-4_28.html
#7: Bag the sandwich baggie: We throw tons of plastic sandwich and snack bags away every year. Cloth bags can be washed and reused. Again, you can get some ideas from here:
http://www.reusablebags.com/store/lunch-bags-sandwich-snack-bags-c-4_13.html

#6: Kick the water bottle habit. Save money and natural resources by saying 'no' to disposable juice bottles and sport drinks, by filtering and flavoring your own and using reusable bottles.

#5: Say “No” to gift wrap. Says ReusableBags.com: Reusable gift bags are a smart, sustainable alternative to disposable paper gift wrap. From production to consumption and disposal, paper gift wrap generates enormous waste (each year a staggering $5 billion worth of gift wrap is tossed in the trash.) Reusable gift bags save natural resources and money, too. When you restore the tradition of using cloth gift bags, you inspire others to do the same. You can make your own with fun cottons or some of theirs:
http://www.reusablebags.com/store/gift-bags-c-29.html

#4: Reuse the plastic bags you do have, by rinsing out, turning inside out, and drying.

#3: BYO Bottle: Carry a BPA-free reusable water bottle with you to refill.

#2: Pack a sustainable lunch. From sandwich bags to utensils to cloth napkins (I mean, aren’t we worth it?) to insulated lunch bags, it can all be reusable. And my personal favorite:

#1: Always carry a reusable shopping bag with you. If it’s in the car in sight, you’ll remember to take it into whatever store you visit.





















One of our resolutions should always be to create less waste. The ReusableBags.com site has their top ten wasters we can improve on. They have some great products. I will probably make my own on some of these. The added benefit is saving money!

#10: Ditch the dryer sheets. Sure they are easy but they clog up lint filters over time, and add chemicals many people have allergies to. They have a product called dryer balls that can be used over and over to soften clothes and remove static cling without chemicals. These-I will get!
http://www.reusablebags.com/store/nellies-allnatural-dryerballs-p-1433.html

#9: Bring your own cup. Most coffee places, even truck stops will refill your cup. Then you aren’t thowing away more Styrofoam or paper. I do this on long road trips because it keeps my coffee hot longer (or a cold drink colder).

#8: Use a reusable utensil. Instead of throwing away plastic silverware along the way, consider having your own knife, fork, and spoon in your bag. It may end up being more sanitary in some eating venues. Small sets are available at camping stores, and ReusableBags.com has some of their own: http://www.reusablebags.com/store/lunch-bags-utensils-more-c-4_28.html

#7: Bag the sandwich baggie: We throw tons of plastic sandwich and snack bags away every year. Cloth bags can be washed and reused. Again, you can get some ideas from here:
http://www.reusablebags.com/store/lunch-bags-sandwich-snack-bags-c-4_13.html

#6: Kick the water bottle habit. Save money and natural resources by saying 'no' to disposable juice bottles and sport drinks, by filtering and flavoring your own and using reusable bottles.

#5: Say “No” to gift wrap. Says ReusableBags.com: Reusable gift bags are a smart, sustainable alternative to disposable paper gift wrap. From production to consumption and disposal, paper gift wrap generates enormous waste (each year a staggering $5 billion worth of gift wrap is tossed in the trash.) Reusable gift bags save natural resources and money, too. When you restore the tradition of using cloth gift bags, you inspire others to do the same. You can make your own with fun cottons or some of theirs:
http://www.reusablebags.com/store/gift-bags-c-29.html

#4: Reuse the plastic bags you do have, by rinsing out, turning inside out, and drying.

#3: Carry a BPA-free reusable water bottle with you to refill.

#2: Pack a sustainable lunch. From sandwich bags to utensils to cloth napkins (I mean, aren’t we worth it?) to insulated lunch bags, it can all be reusable. And my personal favorite:

#1: Always carry a reusable shopping bag with you. If it’s in the car in sight, you’ll remember to take it into whatever store you visit.