Yesterday was Earth Day, and Great Plains Communications wants to help provide tips that you can use all year round to better our environment. We have looked to a few of our cable channels for some of our favorite ideas, including turning old t-shirts into reusable grocery bags and how to check your soil’s clay/sand ratio.
How to Improve Your Garden Soil – HGTV
A great garden, no matter if it is vegetables, flowers, etc. starts with great soil. If you have noticed that plants don’t seem to live very long in your yard or if you are just curious, try this trick for checking the sand, clay ratio of your soil.
Don’t Throw Those Out – Food Network
According to the USDA, “food waste is estimated at between 30-40 percent of the food supply.” Here are just a few easy and delicious recipes to keep in mind before throwing out those carrot tops, broccoli stems, etc.
How to Make a T-Shirt Bag – DIY Network
As we know, plastics are filling up our landfills, with some taking up to 1,000 years to decompose. Ditch the plastic shopping bag and grab some of those extra t-shirts that either don’t fit or have been stuffed in the back of your dresser for 10 years. There are just a few steps to turn that old shirt into a cute and reusable bag.
How to Make Dryer Sheets – DIY Network
While you are looking for old t-shirts to make your grocery bags, grab one more to create these simple and eco-friendly dryer sheets. Forget trying to read the list of chemicals used in dryer sheets, hoping it won’t irritate your skin. This DIY version has fewer ingredients than fingers on your right hand, plus they are reusable and customizable!