There are many other little things we can do around our home, to save money and reduce waste. These are little boxes that divert the heated air from the dryer into the house during the cold and dry winter months ? making better use of your energy dollar while saving a little on heating costs. Though not everyone can afford to donate cash or time to a cause, there are endless tactics that will decrease an individual's contribution to the landfill and their resource consumption. Then, hopefully, you will think twice before throwing anything into the trash. Pour a Tablespoon of the liquid on the rag, roll it up and squeeze (to soak up all the softener) and toss in the dryer. Instead of purchasing a plastic drip tray for potted plants, reuse plastic lids from peanut butter or mayonnaise.Plastic containers that fresh herbs are sold in make useful storage packages in the kitchen. We once bought some very nice fresh ginger in Vancouver's Chinatown and could not use it all in one recipe. Foil food trays also serve this purpose.Constantly bombarded with negative information about the environment, finances and natural resources? Feeling overwhelmed? Each and every one of us can do something to help our world - starting right where we are, right now. Imagine how many other small things you can do around the home or office. Homes with dry static air or wood heat would benefit from the moisture, but buildings that already have a moisture problem (evident by mould and mildew or sweating and frosted windows) will only have their issues compounded by doing this. Often, just the right size of lid can be found for each potted plant, and most of these are dishwasher safe. Consider purchasing a dryer vent converter - available at most hardware stores.When loading the clothes dryer, fluff the wet and tangled laundry before tossing into the machine. Wash the rag periodically by throwing it in with a normal load.Mirrors, placed strategically in a room can be used to make use of natural lighting more efficiently, and reduce energy use as well.These are just a few ideas to demonstrate how easy it is to make a difference while saving some money.
