Good & Green!

What is Green?

"Green" living is a way of life that considers the consequences of ones actions on the environment. It is a way of conducting life in an effort to preserve environmental quality.

It doesn't take much to fit Green living into your life. Sometimes all it takes is a little creative thinking. How about reusing the J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care bottles? Here are some great ways to put them to use.

Use them to mist water on delicate indoor plants (after they have been rinsed clean).

Planter — Make your own planter by cutting off the top 1/3 of the bottle, poke holes in the bottom and enjoy your new planter. This is a great activity for children; they love to watch their plants grow!

Bug House — Reuse as a container to collect bugs and insects for your child's bug collection. Once bugs are inside place a cloth around the top of the bottle and secure with a rubber band.

Cooler Ice Packs — Fill bottle 2/3 full of water and freeze. That way you always have ice packs on hand.

Ocean in a Bottle — Fill ½ the bottle with oil and half with water. Add food coloring and glitter. Makes a fun and mesmerizing toy.

Substitute Funnel — Cut off the bottom 1/3 of the bottle and keep it in the car for adding oil or window washing fluid.

Textured Paint — Dilute latex interior paint 1 : 1 with water and spray onto walls for a decorative finish.

And when you've run out of uses, clean and recycle!

Note: Rinse bottles several times with soap and water before using them for any other purpose.