Recycling
Plant a Garden to Get Rid of Clutter
Overloaded with paper clutter? I normally advise anyone struggling with piles of paper clutter to spend some time every day separating/recycling the junk followed by sorting, categorizing, and containerizing documents they must keep. It’s a logical process, though not one that most people enjoy.
Well, if you have a green thumb, there’s a solution you might [...]
Organization as Art
Who said organizing isn’t fun!? Swedish artist, Michael Johansson, has found a creative way to put order to very ordinary things. He repurposes familiar yet unrelated items by combining them to make organized, 3D sculptures. Notice how he puts particular focus on shape and color. It’s a very interesting take on organization as art…or perhaps, [...]
Quick Tip: Recycle Your Christmas Tree
You might not think of your Christmas tree as holiday clutter, but if it’s lingering in your home, it probably is. Grab the bull by the horns and send it off in “green” style. Did you know that you can turn it into mulch? Think of how happy your (or someone else’s) garden will be!
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Quick Tip: Donate Your Unwanted Linens
There are a couple items that my clients are usually reluctant to donate. These include worn underwear (totally understand) and towels/sheets. Fortunately, I have a solution for at least one of these issues (my clients typically pitch the underoos anyway). If you’re ready to let go of towels, sheets, and blankets, there [...]
Quick Tip: New Life for Old T-Shirts
You know those old T-shirts you’re so reluctant to part with? You know, the ones you have in the back of the closet (on the floor) or stuffed in a drawer you can’t open – the ones you don’t wear anymore but keep anyway. I’ve got a way for you to breathe new life into [...]
Quick Tip: ProjectNightNight.org
Are your children’s rooms overrun with books, ones that they no longer enjoy? Clear up the clutter and donate gently used books to ProjectNightNight.org. You’ll be doing a good thing, too. The books are given to homeless children along with a new blanket and a stuffed animal in a canvas tote bag.
“By providing [...]
December Green Events: Electronics Recycling & NBC4 Community Shred
It’s baaaack! It took a while for the NBC4 Safe & Secure Community Shred to come back to Prince Georges County so hopefully, you’ve been gathering your paper piles and getting ready for it’s return. It’s time to kick those unwanted docs to the curb! Got electronics? Montgomery County has an event for you, too. [...]
Quick Tip: Donate Your Prom or Wedding Dress
When was the last time you wore your prom or wedding dress? Think you’ll still have time to update it so you wear it again someday? If it’s been sitting in your closet or under your bed in a box, why not consider donating it? You’ll lighten your load and do something good for [...]
September Green Events: PC Recycler & NBC4 Shred Parties!
Drowning in paper clutter? Well, you’re in luck. Here are two shredding events scheduled for September 2009. Don’t miss them! **UPDATED WITH 4 NEW EVENTS** (9.10.09)
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Fairfax County Recycling Roadshow · Navy Federal · Town of Vienna · Covanta Energy **New Event**
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Where: Navy Federal Credit [...]
August 2009 Green Events: Kick Paper & Electronics Junk to The Curb!
Have you been spending time staring at your old electronics, uncertain about what to do with them? Have you gotten around to shredding the hundreds of pieces of paper lying around your home or office? Here’s my advice: kick ‘em to the curb! …and check out these green recycling events this weekend…
Saturday, August 8, [...]
