Would you like to reduce plastic pollution in your community? Are you crafty? Consider organizing a sewing bee to sew cloth produce bags.
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What to Pack in a Free, Zero-Waste, Out-and-About Kit
Packing these everyday, reusable items in an economical, on-the go, zero-waste kit will help you avoid tossing single-use items every day.
How to Turn Old Jeans into an Awesome Denim Bag
Transform an old pair of jeans into a hip and sturdy denim bag while keeping fabric out of the waste stream.
How to Sew a Garden Kneeling Pad with Fabric Scraps
If you have old jeans and lots of fabric scraps, you have the components to sew a kneeling pad for comfortably working in the garden.
How to Dye Fabric Pink With Mere Avocado Pits
Put avocado pits to work and dye fabric pink with them. All you need are a large pot, a handful of pits, water and something to dye.
13 Tips for Plastic Free Gardening on the Cheap
Gardeners want to fill their yards with plants—not the landfill with plastic. These tips will cut loads of the plastic you find in nurseries.
7 Low-Waste Gifts in Jars Your Recipients Will Love
Just about everything looks better in a jar, especially food. These gifts in jars look impressive but most require little hands-on work.
11 Easy Kitchen Tricks with Tools You Already Own
Need a new gadget to execute a kitchen task? With a bit of creativity, you may fashion a fix using stuff you already have on hand.
How to Make Plastic-Free Glue and Homemade Paper Tape
Keep money in your pocket and plastic glue bottles out of landfill with this simple, 2-ingredient homemade wheat paste.