Reuse and Repurpose Old Art Supplies, Computer Equipment, Writing Utensils, Sports Equipment and More by Donating Them to Schools

If you don't know what to do with your old art supplies, air conditioner, sports supplies/equipment, pens, pencils, computers, printers, photography equipment, cooking supplies, furniture, coolers, and many other items, a school near you might be in need of those items. You can check www.iloveschools.com to see what schools around you need some help. Just fill out the online reply to the specific item(s) to initiate it. For the best results, try filling out the least options possible for a wider range of results. Teachers should consider using this more often, too! If you know a teacher that might be able to use this site, be sure to pass it along. You'll not only be helping out teachers and kids that need supplies, but you'll be repurposing items instead of trashing them.

Fall Foliage Reusable Canvas Bag from EcoGreenBags

The September Bag of the Month
All this month, EcoGreenBags will be featuring the fall foliage bag as the bag of the month. $5 from the purchase of each Autumn Fall Foliage Map Reusable Canvas Tote Bag (product number 304039051) will benefit American Forests' Tree Planting Project! You can read more about American Forests' project here.

The fall foliage bag features a map of the United States, broken down by peak foliage time for trees in that region. Each color indicates what time of year the area reaches peak. The bag is 100% canvas cotton, has plenty of room for everything you need, and has extra long handles for carrying. Perfect for the grocery store, autumn mall shopping, the office, or to give as a gift! Remember, you're also reducing paper and plastic bag consumption by using reusable bags.

Ways to Recycle your Clothing

If you're throwing away clothing, don't! You can donate it to many local charities. Here's a list of charities and organizations that will accept your donated clothing. They, in turn, will give or sell it to other people instead of the clothing winding up in a landfill! An estimated 6% of landfills are clothing items, a statistic that doesn't need to exist.

• Clothing Charity Guide: Get all of the information you need on donating your clothing, and which organizations are worthy!


• Planet Aid, which sells the clothing to help protect the African and Asian environments.


• Make a New Wardrobe by Recycling your Clothing: Find out what you can do to turn your clothing back into something wearable again!