tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993386961244635636.post7976000699200557326..comments2011-10-30T12:26:54.344-06:00Comments on Colorless Green Ideas Blog Furiously: Change the World Wednesday - Reduce Packaging!Lyndsie Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15472917597591219932noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993386961244635636.post-24812947216271538032010-04-06T02:09:49.759-06:002010-04-06T02:09:49.759-06:00Thanks so much for coming to our site and mentioni...Thanks so much for coming to our site and mentioning it here - I appreciate it (and yes, I'm in little ol' England; land of pennies and pounds). You're doing brilliantly with your own challenges.<br />And go on; shop naked; you'd make quite a statement if you did LOL!mrs green @ littlegreenblog.comhttp://littlegreenblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993386961244635636.post-85972165505932455872010-03-25T10:55:04.274-06:002010-03-25T10:55:04.274-06:00I've heard of home-made laundry detergent. I w...I've heard of home-made laundry detergent. I will definitely check that out since I already have experience w/ soap and lotion making. Although, I do so love my Arm & Hammer essentials Mountain Rain brand. I'd probably be willing to give it up if I could make good stuff, though. =)Lyndsie Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472917597591219932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993386961244635636.post-65589811639146444602010-03-24T14:17:06.183-06:002010-03-24T14:17:06.183-06:00There are a number recipes for homemade laundry de...There are a number recipes for homemade laundry detergent that comes out MUCH cheaper than buying commercial stuff, further reduces packaging waste (you can just re-use the same five-gallon bucket for each new batch), and apparently works just as well as the fancy stuff. Look online for recipes with good reviews, and see if you find one you like.<br /><br />I haven't tried it yet, but it's on my to-do list for the end of the semester, when I have a minute to breathe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5993386961244635636.post-88841504862784355802010-03-24T12:37:53.903-06:002010-03-24T12:37:53.903-06:00#4) I don't know about detergent refills or an...#4) I don't know about detergent refills or anything (though this is an idea I've had as well) but I know if you get your honey at Madhava out in Lyons they'll fill any container you bring in, and you pay only for the honey.<br /><br />They're also raising and caring for their bees _right_, so they are helping fight the honeybee problem going on in the US these days.<br /><br />#2) is BRILLIANT, thank you!<br /><br />#6) Yay thank you!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469586369675197872noreply@blogger.com