Recycling stories from around the world
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Mrs Green's green stories from around the net
Welcome to another round up of some of the fab green stories I’ve read on my travels around the ‘net.
Each story will inspire you to make changes or think about your own lifestyle, so we can all live that little bit more zero waste.
From Trash to Art
On the flat homeschool, Kelleigh shared a link to the Imagination Factory’s Trash matcher.
It’s an inspirational site to help you take ‘junk modelling’ to the next level.
It includes making jewellery from junk mail, Christmas ornaments from polystyrene and artist trading cards from wallpaper samples as well as stacks of other creative ideas.
zero waste A-Z
Over on zero waste lifestyle, Sonja shares a brilliant A-Z.
I’d been planning one of these for ages, but she’s put pen to paper and shared some gems. Thanks Sonja!
head over and read her “Zero waste ABC”
Natural dyeing
One fantastic way to reduce textiles and clothing waste is to dye old items.
But dyeing comes with it’s own set of issues such as packaging from the dyes and toxic chemicals used.
Kira has the answer with her experiments in natural dyeing. She attended a workshop which she equates to cooking, not chemistry, and shares a photo of her wonderful creations.
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Thanks for the mention. I’m sure there is more to the zero waste ABC-I hope people will leave a comment if they think of something else I missed out!
Best Wishes
Sonja
Distracted by work my husband is prone to put his work pens in his pocket without their lids. I have a collection of shirts which are too good to throw away but which I am considering dyeing. Only as you say there are issues, just as there are issues about the bleach I occasionally use on the white shirts to get ink spots off. Oh and I have written to the Japanese or Korean manufacturer for help but had no reply and I have suggested different pens… It is so much easier with the kids!
@Jane: Unfortunately I don’t think natural dyes would be any good for covering up ink pens. Send your husband to the naughty step!