[Theresa]

I have gone zero waste and I do all the usual like eating leftovers, Line drying.

Re using or looking for new ways to stretch the dollar. But, I know there is always something new to learn. Would you be willing to share any tips on how you do zero waste. Then in return I will share with my local church group so they too can have more ideas to try.

Please no rude comments.

TIA..

[Joyce]

First, there should never be rude comments. Frugal can be many things.

[Gloria]

Particularly if electricity & water is $$$ in your area – wash your clothes less often.
I *DO NOT* mean wear items until they are stinky & disgusting, but depending on your lifestyle/body/job you may be able to wear clothes 2 or 3 times before you need to wash them.

Not only does it save resources of water/detergent/electricity but it makes your clothing last longer and (perhaps most importantly) saves TIME!

[Christy]

1. I like the stores you can go fill containers for soaps and stuff.
2. I use laundry detergent sheets that come in a cardboard box
3. I use washcloths instead of napkins or paper towels.
4. I use mama cloth and a cup for my period.
5. I try to grow as much as I can in my urban backyard.
6. I’ve tried bar shampoo but have not found one yet that I like.

[Michele]

Save boxes/packing materials for a small business who ships items. Use cloth napkins and don’t buy paper towels. Buy used furniture. Carry around a reusable water bottle. Make coffee at home.

Give/receive items from local Facebook groups, especially those that would not be accepted by thrift stores, such as light bulbs, cleaning supplies, etc. Use the library.

[Susan]

I had a cousin who would turn off the water heater when she was gone for the day.

[Betty]

It took me some practice, but I learned to cook for our individual family needs. For instance, I know there are folks out there that will not eat left overs – so learn the correct portions for cooking so you won’t have left overs.

My small family LOVES leftovers and I work full time. I cook up a few things on the weekends and we eat what was made until it’s gone.

I’ve also started keeping carrot tops, celery hearts and other vegie ‘throw outs’ in the freezer for soup (They look ugly but still have some good flavor).

I rarely have any food waste. My husband is also a stickler for always turning things off – sometimes irritatingly so .. but it really does make a difference. I also usually only purchase what is on sale and figure out what to make when I get home – we like trying new things. Sometimes it’s not the best, but we will still eat/use it so it will not go to waste.

[Nancy]

Rather than buying expensive hair products making your own gel and frizz control products by using aloe Vera and homemade flaxseed gel.

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