Tip #4,893 Reuse brown paper bags as sturdy wrapping paper for packages and gifts. Just cut down the side and remove the bottom. Place the writing on the inside when wrapping. Home & Garden green + eco-friendly + reuse + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,928 If you don't want to trek out to the compost pile every day, just put scraps in a container in the freezer until you have a chance to get out to the compost heap. Home & Garden green + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,062 Reuse greeting cards by cutting the picture side into a creative shape, punching a hole in the top and using as a gift tag. Home & Garden green + reuse + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,114 Keep ants away by spraying vinegar in areas where they congregate. Home & Garden green + pests + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,293 Save money and energy with a "kill a watt" meter. It measures how much electricity devices use so you can decide what to unplug regularly or what to upgrade to something more efficient. Home & Garden green + savings + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,404 Repel flies naturally using catnip and basil. Home & Garden green + pests + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,983 Use bokashi to keep rodents away from your compost container. Home & Garden green + pests + garden + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,133 Clean a microwave with lemon juice. Put some water in a microwave-safe bowl and squeeze the juice of one lemon into it. Microwave for a minute then easily wipe down the microwave. Home & Garden green + cleaning + kitchen + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,858 Save water by installing a showerhead with a shut off valve. Use the valve to shut off the water while soaping up or shaving. Home & Garden green + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,654 Bottled water and tap water are generally comparable safety-wise, so think about the environment and the money you could save before purchasing bottled water. Food & Drink green + savings + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,177 When using CFL bulbs, it is generally most efficient to turn them off if you'll be gone for more than 15 minutes. For most other household bulbs, it is best to turn off even if departing for only a few minutes. Home & Garden green + savings + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,386 Check into bringing your own mug or travel cup for use at your favorite coffee shop, instead of using a disposable cup. Many even offer a discount since it reduces their cost and waste. Food & Drink green + eco-friendly + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,260 A good non-toxic way to keep insects from eating your garden is to use diatomaceous earth. Home & Garden green + pests + garden + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,346 Naturally destroy ant beds by pouring a pot of boiling water down them. Home & Garden green + pests + yard + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,060 Remove rough skin from elbows by soaking them in lemon juice for 30 minutes then applying moisturizer. Wellness green + skincare + beauty + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,336 Apply fresh lemon juice to underarms as a natural deodorant. Wellness green + health + beauty + scent + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,793 Make a natural plant insecticide by boiling a whole bulb of garlic cloves until soft. Add more water until you have 1 gallon and add 1 Tbsp of biodegradable dish soap. Let sit for a day, then strain and spray on plants. Home & Garden green + garden + eco-friendly + yard + houseplants + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,203 Save some energy while cooking pasta by letting the pasta boil for two minutes then putting a lid on the pot and turning off the burner. Let sit until the recommended cooking time is over and it should be done. Food & Drink green + cooking + pasta + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,307 • 1 person found helpful Instead of tossing outdated company letterhead, bring it to a printing company and have it cut and bound into scratch pads. Work green + recycle + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,209 Easily clean a microwave by slicing a lemon, placing it in a bowl of water and microwaving it for 5 minutes. Let sit for 2 minutes, then wipe down microwave with a damp cloth. Home & Garden green + cleaning + kitchen + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send