Easy ways to remember your plastic bag alternative! Plastic bags are a blight on the planet. But don’t take my word for it. The facts are in this article at Livestrong.com or check out this video to sort it out for you. I expect the number is decreasing, but according to a recent estimate, Americans use… Continue Reading
As a Professional Organizer, you see a lot of bins. What I mean is, by the time my clients call me, they have attempted to organize on their own many times and often start by going to the store and buying containers and bins, or a new shelf unit, or a closet system. We learn, as… Continue Reading
Here’s a list of toxic stuff that often ends up as clutter and a great resource to keep it out of the landfills –earth911.com. I often see toxic stuff as clutter because most people really want to eliminate it responsibly but don’t know how! Take some time now to collect this toxic stuff from around your home, if… Continue Reading
Save energy and fight climate change with ENERGY STAR qualified products. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. As of 2012, EPA estimates that ENERGY STAR products prevent more than 150 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. These and other Energy Star savings have offset the need for more than… Continue Reading
“What does getting organized have to do with the planet? you may ask. Great question. Let me explain. Everyone and everything on the planet is some form of matter and energy spinning together, evolving and all connected. Human beings are a lot of energy and a bit of matter. A tree, on the other hand,… Continue Reading
A useful lesson in consumerism to motivate you towards an organized life of less clutter! My nephew introduced The Story of Stuff video to me several years ago. Take a moment to watch this if you haven’t already, or watch it again if you have! A simple straight-forward video by Annie Leonard and The Story… Continue Reading
When it’s time to say goodbye to your sneakers, bring them to any Nike Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location – there are more than 200 locations around the world, including all U.S. Nike stores. They turn them into basketball courts, football fields and, of course, new sneaks! Thanks, Nike, for playing ball. Thank you for visiting the… Continue Reading
Welcome to Day 6 of How to Get Organized and Save the Planet in 30 Days. For today, just a few words of inspiration for you. First, from Donella Meadows, a pioneer in the movement for an environmentally sustainable society, 1941 – 2000 “People don’t need enormous cars, they need respect. They don’t need closets full of… Continue Reading
Since publishing this article, ReCellular has gone out of business. Cells for Cheap is an alternate resources and they recycle as well. Two brothers founded ReCellular, Inc., a supersonic service that will make sure mobile phones are refurbished, reused and responsibly recycled. Due to the short shelf-life of the tech gear we so love, hundreds… Continue Reading
In most cities, your nearby hardware store will take your recycle materials, often including batteries, cell phones; and even latex paint, Christmas lights and plastic plant pots! CFLs, re-chargeable batteries and even toxic paint products are commonly accepted. Think local! In San Francisco, our local Cole Hardware Stores have great recycling options. If you want… Continue Reading