News — Reuse

by Janelle Rolke @sustainablestepswithjanelle This is the fourth chapter from "Lead a Circular Lifestyle By Practicing the R's of Sustainability" Reuse (Repurpose & Upcycle!) Instead of chucking it all into the trash or recycling, try using things more than once to extend the item's life. Reuse a jar as a flower vase, turn old socks into sock puppets, transform a wood pallet into a vertical wall planter, frame an old carpet or blanket and hang as wall décor, or make a tablecloth into curtains.   Transition from single use items to reusable options to reduce waste and save money! Typically, you will find...

Remember that the first rule of zero waste and Plastic-free is USE WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE so there's no need to throw everything you own and buy new things. It's a process and it takes time, so I advice to first take a look in your house and use what you have and then when you run out, find the Eco-friendly Plastic-free option for it. If you roam through your drawers and bags, I am sure you have tons of freebies, travel sizes and samples you haven't use, so first of all use all that! I am going straight to the...