Candles are a popular household item that can provide warmth, ambiance, and fragrance to your living space. However, just like any other item, candles eventually burn out, leaving you with the task of disposing of them responsibly. In this article, we’ll explore various ways to dispose of old candles, what to do with candles when … Read more
After a long time of regular use, you might want to know how to dispose of Brita filters that you no longer wish to use. Brita filters are an excellent solution for filtering drinking water, and you can now easily get rid of them. Since they are made of type ‘5’ plastic (polypropylene), which many … Read more
Sadly, household and kitchen appliances get old along with the rest of us. While others simply need to be serviced in order to (hopefully) work well as new again, others need to be upgraded, with some needing to be replaced altogether. And in order to replace your old dishwasher, you’re going to need to know … Read more
In the United States alone, 500 million straws are used daily, with more than 1.8 billion discarded each year. And despite the fact that plastic straws are made of recyclable material, they often slip through the cracks of recycling machinery and do not often become recycled. This results in millions of plastic straws ending up … Read more
When we’re finished with our Styrofoam packaging, we generally either throw it in the trash or in the recycling bin – but is either correct? Styrofoam is actually a trademarked brand by The Dow Chemical Company and is a closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam (XPS). This is different from Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS), which is what … Read more
We all have that one set of mystery keys in our junk drawer or deep in the pocket of an old coat whose purpose is completely unknown. While it may seem like these old keys are destined to belong to us forever, there are ways to dispose of them. In this article, we take a … Read more
If you’re a nail polish user, odds are you’ve revisited a bottle of your favorite polish, only to discover that it’s not the same consistency as it used to be. Or you’ve found that you simply don’t like the color anymore and have no use for it. So, is your only option throwing your nail … Read more
Light fixtures play an important role in illuminating our homes and spaces, but it can be challenging to figure out what to do with them when they get old or damaged. Light fixtures create a warm and inviting atmosphere in our homes and spaces. When these fixtures become outdated, damaged, or no longer needed, it … Read more
Refrigerators with water dispensers are incredibly useful devices to have and can feel like a bit of a luxury. Using a water filter encourages users to drink filtered tap water, helping free up landfill space by avoiding the use of plastic water bottles. Of course, clean water dispensers do require filters, with your refrigerator being … Read more
Water beads are small, non-edible beads (roughly the size of a blueberry) and are often used as a decorative addition to your home and for floral arrangement designs. There are also water beads marketed towards children (such as Orbeez), that are used for various arts and crafts. They are made of a combination of water … Read more
