Celebrate Earth Day
Posted on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 @ 02:34 PM
Another Earth Day is approaching! Will you be participating in any Earth Day activities this year? Or maybe you celebrate the entire week and make it an Earth Week? In case you missed our Go Green post, we have compiled a few recycling ideas for your old US Wellness Meats styrofoam coolers. Here are some more craft and gardening ideas just in time for Earth Day:
1) Wondering what to do with all those old newspapers? Create newspaper pots. It's so easy. All you need is newspaper, cans, a waterproof tray and starter seeds. Follow along with a step-by-step tutorial. You will be able to fill your yard and garden in no time. Check out this photo and idea from HGTV.
2) Have an old shoebox or cardboard box you're wanting to put to good use? Find out how you can use cardboard to benefit your garden. What a unique and brilliant idea from Birds & Blooms.
3) Want something really unique to showcase in your backyard? Try a DIY outdoor sofa that will last a lifetime. This one is so easy. Why stop with just a sofa, when you can also create chairs and a table, for a whole set. What a unique and fun idea from B.Organic.
4) Still looking for styrofoam cooler ideas? Revisit our Go Green blog for our thoughts. One of our favorites, using them as forms for hypertufa planters. Check out our blog for many more eco-friendly suggestions.
We wish you all a happy Earth Day! Please share your favorite recycling/eco-friendly ideas.