Going Green

0Stephy0

Ive been trying to "green" our lives for a while and think Im off to a good start but I started having a little bit of trouble with all the gifts we got for our wedding.  What should I do with the old stuff like towels how do you recycle towels and bed linens??

JoNi2010

Give them away to Goodwill.  I've donated old towel to animal shelters before so you can give them a call.  I've also used old bed sheets for picnics!!

Ombligo1

Second giving any towels/blankets/linens to animal shelters or boarding kennels. Joining Freecycle is a good option too.

another KT

I wouldn't give them away so soon unless you have a storage problem.  They can be used for all sorts of things around the house.

jebuell

Recycle them to clean rags and never buy paper towels again!  I attach old towels to the end of a Swiffer to clean the floors, use them for small spills in the kitchen, use them to give the animals baths, etc.  I find a dozen uses for old towels.  More uses then I have for new towels!

JoNi2010

jebuell:

I attach old towels to the end of a Swiffer to clean the floors, ...

Hey, I never thought about that!!  How clever!  I can't wait to try it next time I Swiffer.

NotConvinced

Don't throw them away; but, either reuse them for something or give them away (Goodwill or a dog shelter).

KatelynS07

If you have pets, Molly Mutt has beds that you are able to stuff with old clothes, towels, and blankets instead of throwing them out.

SuperGreen

Ditto the uses above.  Old linens also make great painting drop cloths, or a cover for anytime you're doing something messy.

0Stephy0

Thanks for the great ideas ladies! I feel really bad throwing stuff out

mrsskiz

i used old fitted sheets to wrap around my back seat in my car when I take the bulldog for rides. Her short little hairs get stuck in everything and doing this catches a huge amount.