In Maine, computers, televisions, and other electronic equipment are considered “e-waste” because they contain a high concentration of toxic materials. Such items are no longer allowed in landfills. Contact your town office to find out where you can dispose of these items safely—much of the material can be recycled by the manufacturer. To view more Read More
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Shipping Shape
Reuse shipping boxes by placing the box face up on a table. Unhook the tabs that hold the box in place. Flatten down and flip it over so that the unused side faces out. Hook the tabs into the slots and you’ve got a brand new box without spending a dime or using any additional Read More
Be Grateful Not Wasteful
If you purchase gifts, buy those with less packaging and pack them in recycled paper or reusable gift bags. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Most Wasteful Time of the Year
Americans generate 25% more waste this time of year: wrapping paper, packaging, travel. Cut down by giving gifts with less packaging, or give the gift of service—errands, cleaning, cooking meals. Carpool to parties with other guests to cut down on climate-changing pollution. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Read More
New Life to Old Sweaters
Does that old sweater have sentimental values? Unravel the yarn and use it to knit new hat or scarf. Or remove the arms and fashion them into colorful leggings. Repurposing items like these can be fun, saves you money and protects natural resources. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of Read More
Sock It Up
Old socks can be repurposed and used as dust mitts, ice packs, and filled with rice to make door jambs. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Wear “Green”
When purchasing new clothing, try to opt for green fibers. Good choices: organic cotton (conventional cotton is the most pesticide-laden crop in the world), hemp, organic wool, and polarfleece made from recycled plastic. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Another Use for Soap Socks
Drop leftover soap shards into a clean, dry sock and hang it in your fruit trees or shrubbery to deter deer from nibbling on them. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Save a Tree with Handkerchiefs
Use a cotton handkerchief, which can be washed and reused, instead of tissues, even those made from recycled paper. Reusable is still best. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
