Unusual (and some not so unusual) Eco - Tips

Below are a list of some unusual and some not so unusual eco tips:

• You can make and use eco cleaners with things you have in the house already: vinegar, baking soda, lemon, castile soap and water.
• Olive oil can be used to get off sticky stuff on glass, plastic, etc (asks similar to goo-gone).
• Water and vinegar in a spray bottle will melt ice off car windows.
• You can use the skin peels of lemons, grapefruits, etc to grow seedlings of herbs.
• If you drop your phone in water immediately put into a bowl of rice to soak up the water.
• Pour vodka on your skin if you come in contact with poison ivy and it helps wash the poison ivy away.
• Use cucumbers or cornmeal to get rid of ants. 
• Make flowers from the store last / stay fresh longer by filling a vase 1/2 with ice and 1/2 with water and change everyday.
• Use air purifying plants in your house or office to get rid of toxins. Use plants like: english ivy, peace lily, lady palm, areca palm, boston fern.
• Put clear eco nail polish on cheap jewelry, i.e forever 21 jewelry, to keep the jewelry from chipping and turning colors.
• Re-use old magazines and roll up and put in boots to keep the form of the boots.
• Hang dry your clothing instead of putting it in the dryer. 
• Rubbing a walnut on your furniture will fade scratches and dings.
• Compost your scraps. You don't need a fancy compost system.
• Store bed linens inside of one of the pillowcases so everything is organized all together for that set.
• Reuse egg cartons to store Christmas ornaments.
• Start canning your own food.
• Host a clothes swap.
• Chalk can remove grease stains. Rub chalk on the spot and throw the clothing in the wash.
• Donate and shop at thrift stores (I find the best deals here).
• Stay in "Green Seal" certified hotels when traveling.
• Go on a volunteer vacation.
• Use ride-sharing / carpool program.

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