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/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/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/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 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2218 Make sure to save your cup sleeve from your favorite coffee shop and reuse it. They're usually made from recycled material, but reuse is always far more efficient than recycling. One sleeve should easily last months. There are also plenty of patterns out there that you can use to make your own reusable sleeve. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:53:52 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2218 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2209 You know those 50 napkins you usually get with fast food meals? Don't throw them away when you're done. Put them with the rest of your paper napkins and use them for causal meals (probably not when you have guests over). Save some trees, and save yourself some money. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:05:05 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2209 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2205 Keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure can improve your gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent. It's also safer, and will make your tires last longer (which ultimately results in less waste). Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:24:16 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2205 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2200 If you plan to drink your coffee at Starbucks, tell the barista that it's "for here." They'll put it in a mug for you rather than a paper cup. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:02:05 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2200 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2199 Try using your eco-friendly dishwashing soap to wash your car since the runoff goes right into the ground. I tried it the other day to wash off all the sand and salt from winter, and it worked great. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:59:54 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2199 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2198 I read the other day that a single printing of the New York Times uses about 70,000 trees. Time to go digital if you haven't already. Get your news online, use your phone, or try an Amazon Kindle. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:56:12 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/2198 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/651 Don't dump the remainder of your glass of water down the sink. Energy went in to purifying it and getting it to your house. Instead, pour it in your dog's water dish, or your watering can for your plants. They won't mind the backwash. Sat, 24 May 2008 14:37:44 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/651