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*Farmgirl Swap:  Zero Waste Swap - Partners Posted  |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 05 2020 : 2:48:02 PM
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I would like to host a zero waste swap. I've been inspired by our local provincial government, who banned plastic bag use on our island in July. I've been googling different things we can do to be zerowaste and some things that have come to my attention are plastic sandwhich bags, plastic cling wrap - we can use homemade sandwhich bags or beeswax wrap. Other ideas would be a re-usable shopping bag, homemade cotton pads, homemade menstrual cycle pads...the list goes on and on!
For this swap, you will need to either make or buy three zero-waste products for your partner. A lovely note to go along with it is always appreciated! Perhaps you can share some of your "green" journey with your partner. Sign-ups will go until January 15th, and mailing deadline will be February 1st. I hope you will join me!!
I got my kids to pick names out of a bag - so here are the partners:
Kelly - MaryJane
Dianna - Denise
Marilyn - Julie
Joyce - Cristy
Laurie - Karen
Please let me know if I missed anyone...and have fun swapping! Please post pictures so we can all get some new ideas for Zero Waste :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
Edited by - GinghamGirl on Jan 16 2020 05:28:48 AM |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16458 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16458 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2020 : 4:02:16 PM
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Count me in. Great idea!
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2020 : 01:38:10 AM
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I have done some of those things, so I will join n in too. Thanks.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2020 : 05:33:17 AM
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I would love to join. Thank you for hosting.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2020 : 05:37:25 AM
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MaryJane, Marilyn, Kelly - I have you all down! Thanks for joining :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
Edited by - GinghamGirl on Jan 06 2020 05:37:47 AM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2020 : 09:12:25 AM
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Ladies, if you have not heard of Grove Collabrative you should check them out! I began to order from them in early 2019. They have a line of paper products called Seedling! These products are made from bamboo and sugar cane...no trees!!! I like that. They sell alternatives to some of the products I have been buying at Wal-Mart ...like cleaners in small tubes, that you are to 16 oz of water in a spray bottle. I love the glass cleaner and the floor cleaner among others. The microfiber cloths are so nice, luxurious! This seems to be a company that truly cares about the earth that God created and their customers as well!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2020 : 3:16:18 PM
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I'd like to join, Joyce!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Quiltwright
True Blue Farmgirl
346 Posts
Cristy
LAKE HAVASU CITY
AZ
USA
346 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2020 : 5:06:13 PM
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Please add me to the list
Enjoying the day! |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1721 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1721 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2020 : 6:35:37 PM
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This sounds wonderful Joyce, so please count me in. Thanks for hosting this marvelous swap.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2020 : 02:38:14 AM
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Wonderful! I'm excited to see more people join - I put you down on the list Marilyn, Denise, Cristy and Laurie!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
Edited by - GinghamGirl on Jan 08 2020 1:39:55 PM |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2020 : 06:44:41 AM
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I love this idea Joyce. Please add me to your growing list.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
Edited by - treelady on Jan 07 2020 08:03:04 AM |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2020 : 07:46:54 AM
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I have been using the beeswax wraps and reusable "paper" towels. I do keep paper towels on hand for doggies messes. But I don't buy near as much as I used to. Also don't forget hankies. A great alternative to Kleenex.
I only keep a box on hand for visitors. There are so many ways to cut back on waste. We have a wood burning furnace and so get rid of lots of things that way. MaryJane's badges are a good way to find ways to cut down on waste when researching for them!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2020 : 08:04:47 AM
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I love my flannel hankies. We have had the same box of puffs plus for well over a year.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2020 : 5:18:01 PM
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I have you down, Julie! Welcome!!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2020 : 12:58:41 PM
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Julie,
Do you make your own flannel hankies? Sounds like a great alternative!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2020 : 3:19:35 PM
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I do Joyce. It is just a 8x8 square of flannel which I pick up in the remnant bin at our local quilt store. I just zig-zag the edges, you can use a pinking shear to cut them or even put a hem on them if you want to take the time. I keep a small basket of them in the bathroom cabinet, of course on in my purse and car and I always have one in the pocket of my chore coat. They get much softer with each wash and we never have a chapped nose anymore when we have a cold. I have found that using cheap flannel does not give you a very good product so I always try to use a good quality fabric.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2020 : 4:51:10 PM
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Julie - that's great! I wonder if you could just serge the edges? Do you do just one layer - or two together?
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2020 : 5:48:11 PM
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Joyce!!!!! I'd love to participate if not too late!!! Such an awesome idea!!!
Marilyn, I love Grove products! Just learned of them and joined in November!!! Great minds sister.....
Denise and Julie, such super ideas! Love all this so much! I've been making little changes here and there but this past year have been my biggest changes and hoping 2020 will bring even more!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2020 : 7:50:42 PM
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This is a fabulous idea Joyce. Unfortunately I do not have time to participate, but I will check in to see what clever things you ladies come up with!
Jill
Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2020 : 8:21:32 PM
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Serging the edges works perfect Joyce. I only do one layer, but I am sure 2 would work just as well.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Jan 09 2020 : 02:16:50 AM
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I have you down, Dianna. Thanks for joining!
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9438 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2020 : 07:35:11 AM
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Julie, Thanks for the flannel hankie idea! Great for sore noses.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2020 : 08:06:44 AM
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I will be making some also. Great idea Julie.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2020 : 8:39:30 PM
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I cannot join in because I will be gone most of January, but I can't wait to see pix of what people come up with. I'm all for zero waste.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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kkprice
True Blue Farmgirl
301 Posts
Karen
Davisburg
MI
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2020 : 3:23:20 PM
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Sign me up! What a great idea and a fun way to push me forward a bit more. Thanks.
Karen
DreamsofDandelionsandChickens.blogspot.com |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Jan 11 2020 : 4:07:26 PM
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Great, Karen! I’m excited you’re joining us.
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071
FGOTM April 2016 |
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*Farmgirl Swap: Zero Waste Swap - Partners Posted |
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Zero Waste Swap - Partners Posted
