Category Archives: Food

Donate Food to Food Banks and Pantries

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

As the holiday season swings into high gear this week, please remember those struggling to feed their families. Food banks count on our donations to make ends meet and the simple act of cleaning out our cabinets and pantries and … Continue reading →

Directory of Homeless Shelters for your Donations

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

ARTISTS HELPING CHILDREN At Artists Helping Children, you can find homeless shelters by US State that are always in need of food, blankets, clothing and other common household items. You can search for the shelters in your area and contact … Continue reading →

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Raise funds and save school waste

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

According to the EPA, packaging from food makes up 32% of household trash. Have you been to a school lunch lately? The average elementary student wastes 45 to 90 pounds of trash every year just from lunch time packaging! … Continue reading →

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What can be recycled into compost?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

GREEN WASTE The Green Waste website lists everything you need to start composting today, right in your city backyard or apartment—regardless of how little space you have. Improve your garden, window boxes and plant beds by recycling all your household … Continue reading →

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Clear out clutter and recycle ketchup, oatmeal, vinegar and vodka!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

If you clean out your food pantry and encounter products that have passed their prime, look to The Daily Green for creative reuse ideas for old food items: Ketchup 9 Uses for extra ketchup and ketchup packets that may surprise you: http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/ketchup-uses-catsup-460409 Oatmeal … Continue reading →