I try to get
one more use
out of just about everything
– packaging,
clothing,
computers,
space in my home,
etc.
I use the empty potato chip bag
as a garbage bag.
I plant some radishes
in an unused corner of my yard.
I convert torn clothing
to cleaning rags.
On their own,
these one more uses
don’t save much money
or other resources.
Collectively,
however,
they have funded business start ups
in the past.
Try to get
one more use
out of everything around you.
My challenge to myself
is to use
everything
one more time.
I pay monthly
for a newsletter service,
for example.
I always send one newsletter
a month.
I challenge myself
to send an additional newsletter.
That doesn’t cost
anything more than time and effort.
My subscribers like
receiving the additional newsletter.
And I gain more book sales.
I do this with things like packaging also.
I wash the tiny takeout sauce containers
and use them for seeds.
I use the resealable food packages
to hold stickers or pens.
I use larger takeout containers
to store leftovers.
I try to use everything
one more time.
And those little cost savings add up
over the year.
Use everything
one more time.