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Image | 19 Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Food And Drink Containers
19 Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Food And Drink Containers
by JW

A set of great ideas and uses for those plastic containers that always pile up.  Reduce your waste stream and find more utility in your "trash".

http://www.shtfpreparedness.com/19-ingenious-ways-to-use-empty-food-and-drink-containers/

19 Ingenious Ways To Use Empty Food And Drink Containers
 by JW

A set of great ideas and uses for those plastic containers that always pile up.  Reduce your waste stream and find more utility in your "trash".

http://www.shtfpreparedness.com/19-ingenious-ways-to-use-empty-food-and-drink-containers/

Image | 8 Unexpected Uses for a Mountain House Pouch
8 Unexpected Uses for a Mountain House Pouch
by JW

A few interesting ideas on how to reuse / re-purpose a mylar food pouch for survival and efficient use of waste packaging.

http://beprepared.com/blog/16441/8-unexpected-uses-for-a-mountain-house-pouch/

8 Unexpected Uses for a Mountain House Pouch
 by JW

A few interesting ideas on how to reuse / re-purpose a mylar food pouch for survival and efficient use of waste packaging.

http://beprepared.com/blog/16441/8-unexpected-uses-for-a-mountain-house-pouch/

Image | 12 Ways to Repurpose Soda Cans
12 Ways to Repurpose Soda Cans
by JW

A lot of great ideas on how to use recycled cans and re-purpose a useful resource that you find along the roadside. 

http://preparednessadvice.com/uncategorized/12-ways-repurpose-soda-cans/#.U5Xvq_bc2kZ

12 Ways to Repurpose Soda Cans
 by JW

A lot of great ideas on how to use recycled cans and re-purpose a useful resource that you find along the roadside. 

http://preparednessadvice.com/uncategorized/12-ways-repurpose-soda-cans/#.U5Xvq_bc2kZ

Image | Repurpose Plastic Water Bottles into a Portable Shower or Wash Station
Repurpose Plastic Water Bottles into a Portable Shower or Wash Station
by JW

An interesting kickstarter product that could be very handy when traveling, in emergency situations, or something to add to the garden space. 

http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/pocket-sized-gadget-repurposes-plastic-water-bottles-portable-shower-or-wash-station.html

Repurpose Plastic Water Bottles into a Portable Shower or Wash Station
 by JW

An interesting kickstarter product that could be very handy when traveling, in emergency situations, or something to add to the garden space. 

http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/pocket-sized-gadget-repurposes-plastic-water-bottles-portable-shower-or-wash-station.html

Image | How to reuse silica gel packets
How to reuse silica gel packets
by JW

A great list of ideas for using silica gel desiccant packs.  Another way to re-use and reduce your waste stream.

http://www.mnn.com/local-reports/illinois/local-blog/how-to-reuse-silica-gel-packets

How to reuse silica gel packets
 by JW

A great list of ideas for using silica gel desiccant packs.  Another way to re-use and reduce your waste stream.

http://www.mnn.com/local-reports/illinois/local-blog/how-to-reuse-silica-gel-packets

Image | That water from your shower?
That water from your shower?
by JW

Make better use of water by setting up greywater collection systems.  Good for the garden and the pocketbook.

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/water-your-shower-it-could-water-your-garden

That water from your shower?
 by JW

Make better use of water by setting up greywater collection systems.  Good for the garden and the pocketbook.

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/water-your-shower-it-could-water-your-garden

Image | Converting an Old Refrigerator into a Root Cellar
Converting an Old Refrigerator into a Root Cellar
by JW

Keep an eye out for that old refrigerator and build yourself an inexpensive way to store your produce through the winter.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/the-happy-homesteader/converting-an-old-refrigerator-into-a-root-cellar.aspx

Converting an Old Refrigerator into a Root Cellar
 by JW

Keep an eye out for that old refrigerator and build yourself an inexpensive way to store your produce through the winter.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/the-happy-homesteader/converting-an-old-refrigerator-into-a-root-cellar.aspx

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