Rethink Waste Secret # 31 ~”Rejoice”
Rejoice for being part of the Plastic Free July Challenge! Rejoice that you are now treading more lightly on this earth! Rejoice in the cost... Read more
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Rethink Waste Secret # 30 ~ “Reap the Rewards”
Reap the rewards: As plastic Free July draws to a close our family rejoices the reasons we started this challenge. Throughout the month we have... Read more
Rethink waste Secret # 29 ~ “Reveal”
Reveal : Now that I have REVEALED all my homesteading secrets to you. I encourage you all to do the same. What have been your... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret # 28 ~ “Reiterate”
Reiterate: say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. REITERATE: Why you are taking the challenge? REITERATE: Are there other... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret # 27 ~ “Recycle”
Recycle: to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse. Recycling has long been regarded as an acceptable means... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret # 26 ~ “Redecorate”
Redecorate: Bringing an earthy feel to out garage planter boxes; was the brief, when we REDECORATED this awkward space. Some of the soil was removed... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret # 25 ~ “Ridiculousness”
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Rethink Waste Secret # 24 ~ “Re-Educate”
Re-educate: For us, ensuring our waste is properly sorted is the key to successful recycling. We have a revolving door at our home with lots... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #23 ~ “Re-sell”
Resell Sailing on a Saturday morning was one of our favourite pastimes. Not that hubby would ever get in a sail boat with me…. Garage... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret # 22 ~ “Re-Invent”
Re-invent: From Cow shed to Hot House. One of our first projects here in Tasmania was to make ourselves a hothouse from recycled materials.... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #21 ~ “Re-discover”
Rediscover: Every so often, I like to have a good sort in the cupboards and REDISCOVER items which may have made their way to the... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret # 20 ~ “Responsible”
Responsible: On a recent return trip to Cambodia, our family initiated an environmental program in some rural schools in the Takeo province. In earlier years... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #19 ~ “Redesign”
Redesign: My handyman husband is often REDESIGNING something that better suits our needs. This tea shelf was an easy construct and screwed to the underside... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #18 ~ “Replace”
When replacing my plastic toothbrushes, I choose wooden, when replacing scrubbing brushes, I choose wooden handles with natural fibre bristles. I have replaced synthetic kitchen... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #17 ~ “Re-Dye”
Re-dye is one of my all time favourite waste reduction initiatives. I am not afraid of colour and love upcycling the natural cotton garments. Everything... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #16 ~ “Restock”
Restock your pantry with home preserved or dehydrated seasonal produce. Take advantage of the plentiful supply of seasonal produce, whether you grow it or you... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #15 ~ “Remember”
Remember your reusable items such as: Shopping Bags Produce bags Keep Cups Cutlery pouch Re usable straw Drink bottle Containers for Deli items Containers for... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #14 ~ “Restyle”
Restyle: Not only is my hubby handy with the wood working tools but with the sewing machine too. One of the benefits of being the... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #13 ~ “Redistribute”
Redistribution of unwanted items allows them to be further utilised by someone else. Other than dumping all your bags at the local op shop, how... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #12 ~ “Re Earth”
Re -earth Composting your food scraps, paper, cardboard and organic matter is the ultimate recycling. Drying out egg shells and grinding them for use as... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #11 ~ “Remake”
Remake rather than buy new. We recently wanted some outdoor furniture for our deck and having access to discarded pallets, my husband was able to... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #10 ~ “Read”
Read…….. as you are doing now, will help spread the word of our planet’s demise and how we can all make a few changes to... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret # 9 ~ “Repair”
Repair: White good waste has escalated over the years as the average age of an appliance plummets to approx 3 years whereas in the 1950’s... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #8 ~ “Re purpose”
Re purpose The art of redeploying an item into an alternate use. RE PURPOSING items that would otherwise become waste is a beneficial way to... Read more
Rethink Waste Secret #7 ~ “Refill”
Starting any new regime can be exciting and sometimes challenging as you select the stores, cafes and services which are happy to have you bring... Read more