by M. J. Joachim

Created on: May 02, 2009

Economically Sound: The Beauty of Recycling

The world is going green. You want to be part of this amazing revolution. The funny thing is that you've probably already been actively participating in the art of recycling for years. It's not a new concept. When pennies are tight, it is one of the first things people do out of necessity.

Please sit back now, and enjoy this little adventure. Feel free to smile, and pat yourself on the back when you can say, "I already do that". Don't be so surprised that you are well adept and skilled in recycling endeavors. After all, few people make it a goal to waste good resources. Most of them know the value of a dollar.

Recycling Yard Waste

Let's begin with saving money by recycling things in your own back yard. This can be fun as it generates creativity for your landscaping! It doesn't take much to save precious pennies in the garden, and it is more than worth the effort.

1. Reuse old potting soil. Those plants that have died offer amenities to the soil. The potting soil you used breaks down further, often giving nourishment to future plants. Don't throw it away in fear of germs. Put it back in the yard. If you're concerned that it's contaminated, bury it deep, and let it become one with the rest of the soil. That is where it came from, after all.

2. Use yard waste and clippings as mulch. Cut up your yard trimmings into small pieces and put it around your plants. Scatter the grass when you mow your lawn. This will help your plants maintain moisture, saving on your water bill. It will also limit the amount of money you spend on disposing it.

3. Start a humus pit. You don't have to get fancy when you do this. All you have to do is use what you already have on hand. Dig a hole, preferably in an obscure part of the yard, and deposit yard waste into it. Add in produce debris from the kitchen, old water from any source you can think of, and some warmth from the sun. Making a humus pit saves money by recycling waste products, and also by providing great future soil.

Spending Less at Home

Let's move on now to how you can save money recycling things in your home. Some of these ideas may be second nature to you, but they are worth repeating.

1. Get creative with leftovers. Turn that ham you bought on sale into a giant pot of potato soup or beans. Grate your stale bread into breadcrumbs, and use it to top a casserole made from a variety of odds and ends in your refrigerator. Better yet, make some bread pudding for dessert.

2. Reuse waste water.

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