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Creative uses for Leftover Wallpaper [Infographic]

September 3September 2Posted in DIY, Paper, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged creative, deco, diy, eco, ecotip, ecycle, green, infographic, leftover, repurposer, reuse, upcycle, Upcycling, wallpaper, zero waste2 Comments

The most interesting ideas are often born by mistakes. While cleaning, maybe you have found a large amount of things that you don’t even know why you keep them, for example: a half or just pieces of wallpaper that is still left over from a last renovation?

Well, if that is your case, this guide can help you design something very creative out of it. Here are 11 creative ideas for leftover wallpaper that are also easy to make by yourself.

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Kombucha [Infographic + Recipe]

March 10March 9Posted in FoodTagged antioxidants, bacteria, benefits, brew, elixir, fermented, Health, how to, infographic, kombucha, leftover, origins, probiotics, recipe, science, scoby, zero waste2 Comments

Good news for anyone who has paid upward of $5 for one bottle of kombucha: There is a cheaper option. Just as with beer, home-brewed kombucha is having a moment. Proponents of the fizzy stuff maintain it is nothing short of a magical elixir that can cure all ills, while scientific research is more hesitant to jump on the kombucha bandwagon.

Is kombucha consumption a fleeting fad to be ignored, or is the beverage’s popularity well deserved? Let’s get to the bottom of the fermenting barrel to find out whether kombucha is as great as its fans claim, and figure out how to make and utilize your own brew at home.

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Sustainable Thanksgiving [Infographic]

November 5November 27Posted in FoodTagged carbon footprint, food, Holiday, in season, infographic, leftover, organic, seasonal, sustainable, thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, tips, turkey, zero wasteLeave a comment

In the spirit of using less fuel and supporting local farms and food artisans, we challenge you to try a 100-mile Thanksgiving. A 100-mile Thanksgiving uses ingredients sourced from within 100 miles of your dinner table. Think of it as an opportunity to celebrate local food, rather than an obligation to source every last ingredient from within 100 miles. Food miles, or the amount of miles a certain product has traveled to its final destination, are an important consideration when trying to reduce your carbon footprint and the amount of oil and gasoline used in making a meal.

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3 Ways to use Leftover Broccoli

October 1September 30Posted in FoodTagged broccoli, food, guide, how to, leftover, recipe, reuse, tips, zero wasteLeave a comment

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“Never throw away leftover cooked broccoli again. These are 3 tried-and-true recipes for making the most of your leftover florets – and your family’s grocery budget.”

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Recipe: Homemade Gnocchi

September 4October 2Posted in recipesTagged easy, from scratch, gnocchi, homemade, leftover, mashed potatoes, recipeLeave a comment

Recipe: Homemade Gnocchi | ecogreenlove

First time I made Gnocchi, I actually thought it was more complicated but it went well, you can use leftover mashed potatoes. If you happen to try this, let me know how it went!