EKO NAVIKE KOJE BISMO SVI TREBALI DA USVOJIMO: Male promene su bolje, nego nikakve!

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Nemojte bacati talog od kafe već ga upotrebite kao dohranu za svoje sobno cveće i ostale biljke.

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Follow @ReduceWasteNow for easy eco tips! . Did you know you can use coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer for you plants? There's a trick to using them though… . If used improperly, coffee grounds can inhibit growth of your plant and actually do more damage than good! So what's the right way to use coffee grounds?👇 . According to HGTV, the proper way to use coffee grounds on plants is to spread a thin layer (1/2" max), then cover the coffee grounds with a thick layer of organic matter. ☕ . Organic matter could be things like compost, wood chips, and shredded bark. 🌲 . A few acidic loving plants that would benefit from this are… 🔹Azaleas 🔹Rhododendrons 🔹Fothergillas 🔹Holly 🔹Gardenias 🔹Japanese iris 🔹Trillium 🔹Begonia 🔹Caladium . Have you tried this? Are you going to try this? Tag someone who's into gardening and wants to be more eco friendly! #ReduceWasteNow . #gardeningtips #gardentips #gardeninglife #gardeningideas #gardensofinstagram #gardeninginspiration #instagardener #eatwhatyougrow #gardening #seedstarting #gardenerslife #foodwaste #zerowastejourney #lesswaste #coffeegrounds

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Nakon što iscedite limun kriške stavite u mašinu za pranje sudova. Limunska kiselina dodatno će uticati na čistoću vašeg posuđa.

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You look lost… follow me! 😊 @ReduceWasteNow . Did you know about this simple hack? I haven't tried this yet – but according to @Kitchn, here's how it works 👇 . "Place a lemon peel or a full lemon wedge (even one that’s been juiced!) on the top rack of your dishwasher, skewered on a plate wire, or in the cutlery department, and run a normal cycle." 🍋 . After you've ran your dishwasher with the juiced lemon wedge, the dishes will have a faint smell of lemon, and be sparkly clean!! . Have you tried this lemon hack before? Are you going to? Tag someone who's trying to reduce waste! #ReduceWasteNow . #lemon #kitchenhacks #reducewaste #zerowastejourney #foodwaste #foodwastewarriors #sustainability #cleaning #lemon #cleaninghacks #environment #compost

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Kada pakujete poklone, potrudite se da na kreativan način koristite materijale koji se lako recikliraju i brzo razgrađuju, a takođe one višenamenske.

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Follow @ReduceWasteNow for simple zero waste tips! . Did you know reusable gift wrap sacks were a thing?? Have you made these before? Wrapping paper isn't always recyclable, so this is a great way to reduce waste! 🙌 . The wrapping paper made with foil, cellophane or lots of glitter is not recyclable, and has to go into the garbage. Although the wrapping paper made of 100% recycling paper is recyclable, it's rarely able to be reused. 🎁 . Another thing you can do is reuse gift bags, like the ones bottles of wine usually come in! 🍾 . Would you get a reusable gift wrap sack? Would you make one? What other ways do you wrap gifts sustainably? Tag someone who's working on reducing waste! #ReduceWasteNow . #giftwrap #wrappinggifts #recycle #reducereuserecycle #wastefree #plasticfree #zerowasteproducts #ecofriendlyproducts #environmentallyconscious #recycling

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Korom od banane čistite lišće vašeg sobnog cveća. Ona će mu dati predivan sjaj i ujedno će ga hraniti! Ostatak stavite u vodu u staklenu teglu sa poklopcem i ostavite da stoji dva dana. Vodom zalijte biljke.

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Follow @ReduceWasteNow for tips to help the environment! . Before composting your banana peels, try taking a piece of the peel off and wiping your plants' leaves with it! This will remove the dust, any pet hair, dirt, or anything else that might be on your plant leaves! 🍌 . After you've cleaned your plants with your banana peels, try making this super easy banana peel fertilizer! 👇 1) Put your banana peels in a jar with a lid 2) Fill that jar with water and put the lid on 3) Let your banana peels soak for 48 hours 4) Compost your banana peels and use the water to water your plants as you normally would! . This banana peel fertilizer contains potassium and small amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and magnesium! 🌱 . Are you going to try using banana peels to clean your plants? Tag someone who's working on reducing their waste! #ReduceWasteNow . Photo Credits: Left: @Healthline Right: Cook'n (couldn't find their social media account) . #reducefoodwaste #foodwaste #sustainableeating #wasteless #eatmoreplants #lowwaste #nationalvegetarianweek #sustainablekitchen #zerowastefood #lowwastelifestyle #eatveggies #indoorplants #plantparenthood #houseplants #livingwithplants #plantsofinstagram #plantshelfie #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantparent #houseplantaddict #plantdecor #houseplantsofinstagram

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Kako vam se szačinsko bilje ne bi brzo sušilo čuvajte ga tako što ćete ga zamrznuti sa maslinovim uljem u posudama za pravljenje kockica leda. Na ovaj način imaćete sveže začine za salatu i do nekoliko meseci.

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Follow @ReduceWasteNow for ways to help the environment! . Do you freeze herbs to make them last longer? Are you going to try it? After the herbs have frozen in your ice cube tray, just pop them out and put them into a container, then back into the freezer! That way you can still use your ice cube tray. . Are your herbs already wilted? Don't compost them yet! Try this 👇 How to revive wilted herbs… You read that right! You can bring your wilted herbs back to life 🧟 . Do revive wilted herbs, simply remove the bruised or blackened leaves, put your herbs in a bowl of ice and cold water, then keep them submerged for 15 to 60 minutes. 🧊 . Once they're bright green and look happier they're good to go! 🌿 . Reviving wilted herbs won't really work for firmer herbs like rosemary and thyme, they tend to dry out rather than wilt. . Are you going to try reviving your wilted herbs? Are you going to try freezing them in olive oil? Tag someone who's working on reducing their waste to help them out! 🤝 #ReduceWasteNow . Photo Credits: Left: @seriouseats Right: @hellofresh . #herbs #gardeningtips #inmygarden #lovemygarden #gardenlife #herbgarden #gardening #nature #homegrown #instagardeners #garden #Plants #plantlife #plantlover #plantsmakepeoplehappy #indoorplants #vegetables #plantaddict #planting #botanicals #bigplants #plantmoms #zerowastejourney #zerowaste #foodwaste #plantmama

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Ostatke jabuke iskoristite da napravite sok tako što ćete ostatke od jabuke kuvati u vodi, a potom u nju dodati šećer, zaslađivač ili pak nekoliko kapi limunovog soka po ukusu.

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Follow @ReduceWasteNow for tips to help the environment! . Did you know making apple juice was this easy?? This is a great way to avoid buying juice in plastic bottles, and it doesn't take that long to make! 🍎 . Here's how you can make it 👇 1️⃣ Remove seeds (optional) and add water about an inch above the apple cores and apple peels if you have them. 2️⃣ Bring the water to a boil and then let simmer for 30 minutes. 3️⃣ Strain through fine mesh strainer or cloth to separate apple from juice 4️⃣ You can add sugar, stevia, monk fruit, etc if you like sweeter apple juice . And that's it! You can put it in the fridge to cool down and you've successfully made homemade apple juice! This awesome recipe is from the amazing Anna from @greentalk! . Are you going to try this recipe out? Have you tried another recipe? Tag someone who loves apple juice! 🍏 Tag someone who's trying to be more eco friendly! #ReduceWasteNow . #applejuice #diy #homemade #homemadeapplejuice #foodwaste #zerofoodwaste #sustainablefood# sustainability #savefood #zerowastekitchen #reducefoodwaste #greenfuture #singleuseplastic #packagefree #kitchenscraps

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Pomešajte koru od narandže sa alkoholnim sirćetom i ostavite da odstoji 2 nedelje. Koristite rastvor za čišćenje i protiv mrava i ostalih insekata.

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Follow @ReduceWasteNow for tips to help the environment! . This can also be used as a cleaner! If you use it as a cleaner, you may want to dilute it with an equal amount of water🚰 . This is how easy this recipe is 👇 1️⃣ Fill mason jar with orange peels 2️⃣ Fill container with white vinegar so peels are completely submerged 3️⃣ Put a lid on it and let it sit for 2 weeks 4️⃣ Separate vinegar and peels and put into a spray bottle! . And that's it! This works great for repelling ants, and if you use this with baking soda – it's a great oven cleaner! 🍊 . To clean your oven with this solution: 🔹 Sprinkle oven with baking soda 🔹 Spray with orange vinegar and let sit for 20 min 🔹 Wipe clean (Recipes both by @heartscent_aromatherapy) . Did you know making bug repellent/ cleaner would be so simple? Are you going to try this? Tag someone who's trying to reduce waste! #ReduceWasteNow . Photo Credits: Left: @alphafoodie Right: @greenifyme . #foodwaste #reducewaste #wasteless #reducefoodwaste #zerowastekitchen #sustainabilitymatters #zerowastejourney #goingzerowaste #stopfoodwaste #zerowastecleaning #lowimpactliving #earthconcious #zerowasteproducts #sustainablehome #greencleaningproducts

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