Today we have a guest piece from RecycleBank. I usually don’t like to post guest pieces from companies vs. bloggers, but I actually like the RecycleBank concept, so today we’ll see what they have to say. BUT first a little info about the company. RecycleBank offers families points for recycling.

Basically it works like this…

See if RecycleBank is offered in your area. RecycleBank serves more than one million people across 19 states (TN, PA, NJ, NY, MA, VT, VA, DE, CT, NE, MN, SD, TX, OH, KS, NM, FL, MI, and AZ).
Sign up for RecycleBank.
Gather up all your recyclable materials and …read more

Recycling is not always so cut and dry. I’ve lived in many states and the recycling processes in each area have differed. Here’s how you can figure out the perfect recycling plan for your own area.

1. Find out what is recyclable everywhere. For example, even though we didn’t have curbside pickup for plastics in my area of New Mexico, we all know plastics are still recyclable. Make a list. If you’re not sure what’s recyclable and what’s trash, read Commonly Recycled Materials.
2. Perform a trash audit at your house. If you’re tossing recyclables, a well done (and easy) trash audit …read more

I’ve been slack about showing a green home that’s for sale each week – but I don’ always see one I like. This week however, I saw a great one.
The house, located in De Soto, Wisconsin, is an off-grid home, timber-framed and strawbale construction. There’s a greenhouse, natural springs, and 6.25 acres to boot. I like that it looks all curvy from the front:

Then from the side it looks super slick.

You have to see the interior – nice and simple and very basic; just my style. This green home and others are for sale at Green Homes for Sale.
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