Sustainable Solutions with ESW

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A simple fix elevated my plant's life, quite literally. I've always hesitated before throwing away wooden chopsticks. They are perfectly good pieces of wood and there are sure to be many uses for them hidden right under my nose. As I was gazing out my window, I noticed my plant was looking a bit deflated and suddenly I had an idea.  I decided to make a lattice so that my plant could stand tall and now it's looking healthier than ever. -Tiffany T. (editor)  

"My mom gave me this whole arrangement. She had some lids from condiment containers at restaurants and realized they would be the perfect size for saucers for these tiny pots of succulents." - Savanna S.

Instead of throwing out old boxes, you can create really cool storage units out of them. Even if the boxes have missing lids or holes in them, you can turn them on their sides and still be able to use them. Just make sure the boxes you use are sturdy and you're good to go! Thank you Teresa W. for your awesome idea!

This photo was submitted by ESW's Secretary, Sam G.  Reuse old hard-ware pieces by turning them into a practical hanger display. You can even use a piece of cardboard and push pins to create a simpler version if you don't have a piece of scrap wood laying around.

"I just bought a bunch of celery then cut it near the bottom and dipped it in paint to create instant flowers on paper.  This could be a fun thing to do with other aging produce on hand that would otherwise go to waste." - Sam G. ○ ○ ○ Thanks Sam! This is a fantastic idea, and you could even use fruits, cookies, bread, or whatever perishables you have past the expiration date. Other ideas you could make with this project include wrapping paper, t-shirt designs, art pieces, and so much more!