1. nail polish
1.1. sugar
1.1.1. about 2 years
1.1.1.1. when applying the nailpolish, I will use one coat per nail instead of two and use less.
2. napkin
2.1. trees
2.1.1. About 1 month
2.1.1.1. My family and I will switch from paper napkins to cloth napkins that we can wash and reuse.
3. tennis shoes
3.1. oil/cotton plant
3.1.1. about 1 year
3.1.1.1. After I have outgrown my shoes I will use them as a decorative planter in the spring.
4. sheets
4.1. cotton plant
4.1.1. about 5-7 years
4.1.1.1. I will cut my sheets into rags to use for cleaning around the house or to wash my parent's cars (on the grass:).
5. milk
5.1. cow
5.1.1. about 1-2 week(s)
5.1.1.1. I will take only the amount of milk that I'm going to drink. If I have extra from my cereal or something I will let my dog have it instead of just throwing in out.
6. shoe laces
6.1. cotton plant
6.1.1. about 1 year
6.1.1.1. After they become too dirty to use I will wash them, tie them together and use them to as toys for my cats instead of buying some from the store.
7. chocolate
7.1. coco beans
7.1.1. about 5 days
7.1.1.1. When I have a piece of chocolate I will only have one block instead of two. That way the chocolate bar will last longer.
8. Lucky Charms
8.1. whole grain oats
8.1.1. about 3 weeks
8.1.1.1. I will use a smaller bowl when I'm eating it so that I will take less and the cereal will last for longer.
9. cell phone
9.1. oil
9.1.1. about 2 years
9.1.1.1. After my 2 year contract for my phone is up, I will use the same phone for the next 2 years instead of getting a new one and throwing my old one away.
10. comforter
10.1. cotton plant
10.1.1. about 5-7 years
10.1.1.1. I will give my comforter to my dogs to that they can use it as a comfy bed :)
11. jacket
11.1. cotton plant
11.1.1. about 2-3 years
11.1.1.1. I will send any old jackets I have to Haiti to help survivors of the earthquakes that happened there.
12. meatloaf
12.1. cow
12.1.1. about 1 week
12.1.1.1. Take only what I'm definitley going to eat. Give any leftovers to my dog instead of throwing them away.
13. glasses
13.1. sand
13.1.1. about 3 years
13.1.1.1. After I go for my checkup, if my prescription has changed I will use the same frames as before.
14. socks
14.1. cotton
14.1.1. about 1 year
14.1.1.1. I will wash my old socks and decorate them to look like puppets, then use them to entertain the children I babysit.
15. orange juice
15.1. orange trees
15.1.1. about 1-2 week(s)
15.1.1.1. I will use only the orange juice I need and be sure not to take more than I can drink.
16. tooth brush
16.1. oil
16.1.1. 3 monthes
16.1.1.1. Instead of throwing my old toothbrush away I will use it as a cleaning utensil around the house.
17. jeans
17.1. cotton plant
17.1.1. about 3-5 years
17.1.1.1. When I outgrow my jeans, I will cut them up and use them as rags for cleaning around the house.
18. t-shirt
18.1. cotton plant
18.1.1. about 2-3 years
18.1.1.1. Instead of throwing it away, I will donate it to our local Salvation Army or to a younger person I know.
19. ipod
19.1. oil
19.1.1. about 3-5 years
19.1.1.1. After it breaks I can use the pieces to make a recycled art project for my mom :)
20. shampoo
20.1. water
20.1.1. about 2-3 weeks
20.1.1.1. I will use a teaspoon sized amount instead of a tablespoon sized amount.
21. book
21.1. trees
21.1.1. between 10-15 years
21.1.1.1. Intead of buying the books I like, I will rent them from the library if I want to read them.
22. mirror
22.1. sand
22.1.1. about 10-20 years
22.1.1.1. If the mirror breaks, I will use the pieces to make a cool, shiny art project.
23. pencil
23.1. trees and graphite
23.1.1. about 3 days
23.1.1.1. I will be more careful to not be careless and lose it, and I will be more careful when sharpening it so that it will not break.
24. car
24.1. metal
24.1.1. about 5-7 years
24.1.1.1. I will keep up with the maintenance on my car so that it will last longer.
25. salt
25.1. halite
25.1.1. about 2 months
25.1.1.1. I will only use 2 shakes of salt on my food instead of 3-5.
26. toothpaste
26.1. fluoride
26.1.1. about 1.5 months
26.1.1.1. I will use a pea-sized amount of toothpast instead of a dime sized amount.
27. TV
27.1. oil
27.1.1. about 5 years
27.1.1.1. I will donate my old TV to a family in need that doesn't have one.