http://www.tipbin.com Share what you know http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2432 If you run some sort of activity that uses tickets (a carousel, for instance), consider switching from tickets to reusable tokens. My kids frequent a carousel where tickets are torn off and tossed in the trash moments later all day, every day. Hugely wasteful. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:27:43 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2432 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2373 When looking for a housecleaning service, find one that uses earth-friendly, biodedgradable products. Or, alternatively, you can supply your own products. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:52:33 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2373 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2372 For most recipes, preheating the oven isn't actually necessary and uses up more electricity or gas. Turn the oven on when you are ready to put your food in, and you can conserve more electricity gas. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:50:12 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2372 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2371 Use biodegradable sponges. You might not think of sponges as having an impact, but think of how many we use in a lifetime. Every place you can make a change will have an impact. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:47:51 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2371 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2356 Take your miniature shampoo and conditioner bottles home with you from hotel rooms. They must just get thrown away for safety reasons, so you might as well use them, and recycle the bottles when they're empty. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:29:59 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2356 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2295 Computers consume much power. Turn off every machine every night if it is not needed. This will save a lot energy. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:41:27 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2295 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2288 Put a recycling bin on every floor of your house. You're less likely to throw away paper and junk mail if you always have a recycling bin somewhat handy. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:49:43 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2288 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2287 Resist the temptation of convenient squeeze bottles for things like mayonnaise and relish. You always end up throwing away a few servings because it's so hard to get the last of it out. Opt for good old fashioned (reusable) glass jars instead. No nation is so wealthy that it should regularly throw away food for the sake of convenience. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:17:33 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2287 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2286 Do you put pudding or Jello packs in your kids' lunches? Prevent some waste by making your own snack-packs with reusable 1/2 cup containers (like Gladware) and any flavor of Jello or pudding they like. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the mix. Not to mention you'd save a bundle. Just remember to remind the kids to bring home the containers. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:20:24 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2286 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2253 "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now." -African Proverb Sat, 30 May 2009 20:28:04 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2253 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2241 You know how you can't take a water bottle through airport security? Empty it out before you go through, and just refill it on the other side from the water fountain. Much better than throwing it away and buying a new bottle a few minutes later. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:37:12 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2241 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2240 If you want to green your home by adding/changing insulation look for companies that sell reclaimed insulation. You get to save energy twice! Check the link below; they sell all over the country. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:31:07 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2240 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2239 Open your curtains in the morning to let solar energy (aka sunlight) in to warm your house, and close them at night to help keep it in. Sometimes it's tempting to close curtains during the day to darken a room, but remember that you're wasting free solar energy. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:13:49 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2239 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2234 Save leftover hardware (screws, nuts, washers, etc.) from pieces of self-assembled furniture. Just toss them into a bin in the garage or basement. When you need a screw, check your extras before going out and buying an entire box of new hardware. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:42:07 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2234 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2233 Save your plastic easter eggs for next year. One bag of plastic easter eggs will last you many years if you gather them up and save them. Just add new prizes (we usually use small pieces of chocolate and money.) If your kids have outgrown them, pass them along on freecycle. There's no need to repurchase them every year. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:04:39 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2233