I've got to #Upcycle That! Ideas and Inspiration from Pinterest

Finding new  ways I can do more to GO GREEN is a goal every year for me. As Earth Day (4/22) approaches I look to Pinterest for some creative "UP CYCLES" I could try out this year. 

What Is Upcyling? It is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and often beautiful.

Here are a few that got my attention.

Shared by Jess Abbott > Sewing Rabbit  PIN HERE UP CYCLE BABY  BLANKET TO PJ's!

CUTE in theory but 

Son blanket has felt so much love

this one might not work

UP CYCLING CLOTHES is HUGE in our house...thrift shopping can lead to some great deals on T-Shirts that daughter and I just love but might not fit or have small holes so we see if  they can be given a new life.

Check out this  fun board Shared by: Melissa C. Loving this T-Shirt up cycle.

I know this is a style my daughter

 would try- Check out one she did

VVVVV

Shared by Jody R  - this pin is one I MUST TRY!

Just a few more that look fun!

PIN from wikiHow

PIN from  absolutebodo.com

Do you  up-cycle? Share one of your favorite way to up-cycle. I'd LOVE more ideas. =)

If you don't  after seeing some of these amazing transformations would you give it a try?

Disney Go Green: A Family Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle #review #RECYCLING

 Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.

Although I try to do my best every day-we can all do better. I was pleased to be asked to review:Disney Go Green: A Family Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle (Edda USA ;$12.95 hardcover)

Through the week I'm going to share some of the points made in the book and how we can do them. This is an easy reference book for the whole family. Its not really meant to be ready cover to cover-but you can- You'll find new ideas in every chapter. It simply explains what a carbon footprint,composting, and much more on how we can always keep learning how to be more sustainable.

After perusing the first few chapters a bit the chapter on recycling caught my eye - I do this already but I learned more facts as I read it and our family discuses it and  have found there are even MORE things we can recycle that we never thought of!

1. Appliances: Goodwill accepts working appliances, or you can contact the Steel Recycling Institute to recycle them (800/YES-1-CAN).

2.  Clothes: Wearable clothes can go to your local Goodwill outlet or shelter. Donate wearable women’s business clothing to Dress for Success, which gives them to low-income women as they search for jobs.  Swap clothes with friends and colleagues, and save money on a new fall wardrobe and back-to-school clothes.

3. Athletic shoes: Nike Reuse-a-Shoe turns them into athletic flooring. Soles4Souls and One World Running send still-wearable shoes to runners in need in developing countries.

4.  Batteries: You can recycle both rechargeable and single-use batteries with Battery Solutions.

5.  Computers and electronics: Find the most responsible recycler near you at e-stewards.org/find-a-recycler. Your local Best Buy store will also accept many types of electronics, large and small—from televisions and gaming systems to fans and alarm clocks. 

6.  Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs): Take them to your local IKEA store or Home Depot for recycling.

7.   Eyeglasses: Your local Lions Club or eye care chain may collect these.

8.  Foam packing: Your local pack-and-ship store will likely accept foam peanuts for reuse. 
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9. Ink/toner cartridges: Some of you local office supply stores will recycle them-  Recycle Place pays $1 each and will recycle them. 

10. Sports equipment: Resell or trade it at your local Play It Again Sports outlet, 800/476-9249.


 Besides the environmental reasons for recycling, there are also other reasons why is recycling important.

Recycling contributes to the economy! This is because recycling conserves resources and saves money, creates jobs and even generates revenue

DID YOU KNOW?
when we recycle & reuse we reduce our waste stream by up to 75%!


YOU CAN FIND THE BOOK AT BARNES & NOBEL or AMAZON


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