#reducingwaste

[whoppersartblog]

Been trying my hand at pop tab chain mail

May sew some onto some gloves? Maybe my jacket?

[etudiant-de-la-debrouille]

Faire les fins de marché pour des produits frais, locaux et gratuits

Astuces vieilles comme le monde et pourtant l'une des plus fructueuses. En effet, faire les fins de marchés est très souvent un bon plan avantageux pour manger moins cher et plus sain. Suivez mes conseils pour s'y faire :

Glaner quand les marchés se terminent : fruits, légumes, pains, fromages gratuits !

Avant chaque nettoyage des places de marché, les marchands laissent habituellement des produits destinés à être jetés mais pourtant encore dans un bon état ou un peu abimés donc impropre à la vente classique. C'est là que vous intervenez en vous baladant entre chaque stand, en demandant aux marchands la possibilité de récupérer quelques denrées que les marchands se feront une joie de vous laisser pour lutter contre le gaspillage alimentaire. Ainsi fruits, légumes, pains, fromages etc... seront entre vos mains sans dépenser un sou !

Se présenter juste avant que le marché prenne fin pour dépenser moins.

Certains marchands essaient toujours de vendre ce qu'ils peuvent avant de plier bagage. Il leur reste toujours des denrées périssables invendus encore frais qu'ils essaient de vendre un maximum en baissant le prix et étant plus conciliants à la négociation. Ainsi pour quelques euros seulement vous pouvez aisément acheter des kilos entiers de pommes, de fraises ou encore des légumes locaux de saison. De quoi faire jalouser les utilisateurs d'une application bien connue de récup anti-gaspi qu'on ne cite plus !

Vivant à Lyon, je vous présente un exemple de marchés quotidiens à sillonner qui font aujourd'hui partie de ma routine pour des fruits et légumes frais à consommer chaque jour :

[distintomoda]

D.ISTINTO - ECOFRIENDLY https://www.instagram.com/p/B69A322iGvW/?igshid=6hwasu5a2x5q

[margdierembroidery]

#reducingwaste is the theme for #marchmeetthemaker today. In this little jewellery piece I have used an offcut of silk, very often they are from old sample books or dress making leftovers. I use beads that are from antique handbags that have just fallen apart which makes them really special as you can't buy these beautiful glass or metal beads very easily and in this case I have used a sequin made from an aluminium can. These sequins were made by the very talented @suepitkinartist . #meetthemaker #meetthemaker2020 #embroideredjewellery #upcycledjewellery #upcycledjewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Y155_nPCd/?igshid=1vwpf2egqkz60

[beholdersgazedice]

We have made the decision to change how the dice you purchase from us are presented as we are keen to reduce waste 💜 Instead of dicebags with plastic bags inside ... they will now go out in small brown recyclable envelopes 💜 We’ve received a lot of positive feedback regarding our dicebags however we know that a lot of people do not want or need them as they prefer other storage methods 💜 We will be offering dice storage solutions in the future 💜 We hope you understand our need for change and also hope you think the little envelopes are as cute as we do 💜 #recycle #reuse #reducingwaste #dice #beholdersgaze #smallbusiness #eyegax #happyrolling #diceporn #diceset #polyhedraldice #geeklife #gamerlife #dicegame #gameofdice #diceofinstagram #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnddice #ttrpg #tabletopgames #rpg #rpgdice #criticalrole #pathfinder #dungeonmaster https://www.instagram.com/p/B4NkYpzh0U7/?igshid=1mwagaktor4oo

[laurawilliams-illustrations]

🔸Day 11🔸"Reducing Waste" of #marchmeetthemaker

Waste is an area that is very important to me. This is especially true considering much of my work focuses on conservation and environmental awareness. I will be the first to admit that there is still room for many changes and improvements but I'm happy to say I've made a start!

🔸All my business cards are made from 100% recycled cotton made by Moo. They use offcuts from t-shirts which further helps reduce fashion industry waste and saves the clothing going to landfill.

🔸My brown wrapping paper is wildly recyclable.

🔸The envelopes I use for most of my shipping are made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste paperboard printed with eco-friendly vegetable/water based inks.

🔸I also recycle as much as I can at home and save paper scraps for sketching and note taking.

🔸I do want to move away from using cellophane and hope to achieve this at some point this year. I also have another idea on how to help our local insects which I'm really excited about and will explain when ready.

If you have any tips or advice on how to help manage waste then please let me know! Lets learn from each other :)

Etsy Shop

[forageworkshop]

Reducing waste is the prompt for day 11 of #marchmeetthemaker2019 This is a subject that is of utmost importance to me. All of our wood is foraged or repurposed. We get most of our wood from fallen branches that we find on our hikes, but it’s not the only source. We often get calls from friends who have had a tree come down so we go and gather what we can and create art out of wood that was meant for the chipper or the fireplace. Foraging materials means I don’t always know what sort of “canvas” I will get as seen in the many types of wood in the photo. I love cutting into a log and seeing what beautiful treasures I get to work with. Other materials I use in my projects and displays and even a lot of our tools are found at yard and estate sales, giving them a second life. Our packaging is all recycled and recyclable as well but that will be in another post for a future prompt. ♻️ I’m always trying to do more and be better at doing my part to take care of our planet. What is one way that you make a difference everyday? . . . . . . . #forageworkshop #foragedwood #meetthemaker #reducingwaste #repurposedwood #inspiredbynature_ #woodgrain #naturalbeauty #naturemagic #forestfolk #naturalmaterials #planttrees #woodisgood #naturelovers #natureflatlays #colorsofnature #heytheremaker #natureisamazing #marchmeetthemaker https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu3uzZDn8sn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1avg1h831s461

[workingonwaste-blog]

There is no such thing as 'away'.  When we throw things 'away' they must go somewhere.

Annie Leonard