[Holly]

reusable straws instead of plastic or even paper I use pyrex bowls with lids to cook, store, serve in (even less washing so less water used) I take photos of all notes etc instead of writing it down

(no paper used) I buy produce at farmers markets or in no packaging Old t-shirts and towels are turned into cleaning cloths, pot holders etc I reuse all glass jars that other products come in

[Chris]

I buy food in glass jars and later use them for storage.

[Holly]

I shred all card board and put in the compost or use as a weed shield in my planters , have used free cycle and gave away stuff free on next door and craigslist

(if I can no longer use doesnt mean someone else cant use – especially kids items), have reused all wrapping and fancy stuffing crinkle paper for years

(yes I am the grandma with a bag full of old gift bags and bows and ribbons – that stuff is going to be reused!!)

[Tifani]

I use washable fabric shower curtains

[Deborah]

I use cloth napkins. I cut up old towels and zig zag the edges and keep them folded in a basket by the kitchen sink to use instead of paper towels.

I throw the used ones in the wash once a week with hot water and bleach.

I buy about 1 roll of paper towels per year for draining bacon and truly disgusting messes.

I have thrift store/garage sale plastic plates and mix and match silverware I use for bbq’s and picnics.

If something gets broken or accidentally thrown away it’s no great loss.

I have saved thousands of dollars over the years just doing this.

[Amanda]

Reusable silicone ziploc bags, silicone covers that can stretch over bowls instead of plastic wrap.

Silicone baking sheets instead of foil/wax paper.

Wool dryer balls instead of bounce sheets.

[Holly]

I use shampoo bars and conditioner bars, bar body soap (no plastic – they come in a piece of paper or wax paper)

Use laundry soap sheets (no big plastic bottles – comes in a small cardboard box that is compostable)

[Heidi]

Beeswax paper to cover stored items in fridge instead of cling wrap, laundry sheets instead of liquid in plastic jugs, bar shampoo, glass containers, find a store that does bulk dry foods and spices and bring your own containers to refill

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