This is a recreation of some really useful information compiled by Angelica Garcia, Melissa Andron and Beth Khalifa for the TrashEd show at Designbox in May of 2006. It’s a great resource, so I snuck in some pre-dated posts that are linked below. I’d like to keep this growing, so please send in other green [...]

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NON-TOXIC CLEANERS
Uses for vinegar:

Clean Windows: mix 2T with 1qt water
Clean Copper: mix with salt
Air Freshener: open flat container
Floor Cleaner: mix 1 cup with 2 gallons water

Uses for baking soda:

Clean Oven: mix with salt
Clean Tub/Tile: use with hot [...]

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BUILDING
www.habitat.org Your old cabinet parts, drywall, plumbing fixtures, doors, flooring, and windows are not just recyclable, they’re reusable. Habitat for Humanity is always looking for usable building material (and tools)
http://www.habitatwake.org/reuse/index.html visit the Habitat ReUse Center in Raleigh, NC

Paint: Few large-scale programs exist to make use of leftover interior and exterior paint. In Oregon, [...]

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TRANSPORTATION

Use carpools or public transit to extend the wear of cars and tires and reduce car maintenance wastes such as used oil.

Automotive:
www.donateyourcar.com For a substantial tax write-off, consider donating instead of selling or trading in your old car. The IRS allows you to deduct the retail value quoted in any widely used [...]

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BUSINESS/HOME OFFICE RECYCLING
www.greenlinepaper.com America’s Green Office Supply Store allows to purchase a variety of recycled products for your home and office.

ELECTRONICS
Batteries:
www.rbrc.org for mores about rechargeable battery recycling
www.batteryrecycling.com The best strategy is to buy rechargeable batteries whenever possible and reuse them (you can buy a re-charger for $15 to $40 at home centers and office [...]

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