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When recycling, be sure to follow your local recycling rules to help the process go smoothly. For aluminum and glass specifically, recycling these materials actually takes less energy than creating them from scratch. But I try to remember that reducing, especially reducing plastic use, should come before recycling!
We replace our HVAC filters regularly. Our appliances work better and more efficiently. And your indoor air quality is so much better too!
I avoid buying plastic whenever possible, and when I have to buy them, I reuse them by refilling at bulk stores like Co-ops. I’ve been using the same laundry soap jug for over 10 years
Rural communities can implement successful food co-ops which can help improve healthy food access for the community and support local producers. In the rural community I grew up in, our local food hub is growing and a great place to buy local flour, eggs, and other staples that aren’t always available at farmers’ markets.
Rural communities face more challenges than their urban counterparts in having a well-functioning recycling system. In the small rural town that I grew up in, curbside recycling was discontinued a few years ago because of cost. Check out the link below for tips and stories on creating rural recycling programs.
There are several ways to seal window and door leaks during the winter. Try window film, weather strips, draft stoppers, and more to keep the heat in and keep your heat bill low.
I buy the majority of my clothes second hand. By shopping at stores like Goodwill, I save loads on clothes and still get asked where I go shopping!
One way to care for the tree canopy in your yard, neighborhood, local schools, and parks is through pruning and maintinence. Caring for and pruning trees & shrubs properly, especially in the first few years of life, is essential for their long term health. I have held a few tree maintenance workshops in my home… Read More →
Does your workplace or school lack composting options? You might explore either creating a composting system on-site or drop off the compost at a nearby composting site. A first great step is doing a composting audit, something I did at my rural high school to assess how many organic food scraps the kitchen was producing.
