Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Sharpen Your Number 2 Pencils.
In most cases, refillable products are the most environmentally friendly choice. When it comes to pencils, though, the old-fashioned wooden ones are best. Most number 2 pencils are made from reclaimed wood while refillable pencils are made of nonrenewable plastic, when they break, the plastic casings have to be thrown in the garbage. Wooden pencils are virtually waste-free because they can be sharpened over and over until they disappear.
My favorite “green” Pinterest pin this week is a bit of a leap. I had been hanging onto these last few days of summer until I went on Pinterest. All the fall recipes and decor have me ready to retire the summer wear and put on a sweater. Then I leapt ahead all the way to Christmas when I discovered this fun idea to repurpose burnt out Christmas bulbs!
How cute are these?!
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