by Krystie Bohmer

Created on: May 19, 2010

Unfortunately there are many people who could not be bothered with the action of recycling.  Perhaps if they were aware of not only how it helps the earth for our future generations but also how much money they could save; then maybe more of an effort would be made to recycle.

There are many ways in which to recycle that could save people money by eliminating the need to purchase new items. There are a countless number of ways to reduce and reuse contents right in our own homes.

Beginning with the outside of the home, you can save money by reserving an area of land to harvest your own garden. Whether you start off by purchasing an established plant or planting purchased seeds you can maintain your garden by learning how to harvest the seeds that are produced by the harvested food . With the rising prices in produce such as garlic, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, etc. one cannot argue the fact that growing a garden by recycling seeds will save a substantial amount of money.

When making the decision to replace an appliance such as a washer and dryer, why not contact an appliance guy who would pay a nominal price for the old set to use for parts. Yes, you may be paying money out of your own pocket to purchase new ones but you would also be saving money by selling the set for dirt cheap and you will not need to pay someone to come pick them up to bring them to a dump.

Furniture is no different. Yes, this will require a little more effort but the self gratifying reward is incomparable to purchasing new furniture. Furniture can be recycled by refinishing it with a brand new stain. Changing the look of a good piece of furniture is not that difficult. The results are definitely worth the extra time and effort. Try altering the top with a mosaic tiles by recycling broken dishes!

Recycle the family’s clothing. Should your clothes be in decent shape, post them on eBay, apply the money made from the sale to lower the cost of the new clothes. If you are disposing of denim jeans, you can cut them up and make a beach bag, denim pillows to décor a bedroom rather than purchasing a new beach bag or bed pillows. Denim recycling ideas can also be found by searching the internet. When having a difficult time letting go of certain clothing due to memories then the idea of using them to make a quilt for future generations to enjoy may please you.

Before tossing empty food boxes into the trash consider the possibilities in which they can be converted. Cereal boxes,

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