Save The Earth
ONE STEP AT A TIME IS MOVEMENT.
Over the years The Shire has taken small steps to encourage Earth Day is every day. We hope this inspires you.
TOILET PAPER
BAMBOO OR RECYCLED PAPER
Why trees when you could buy bamboo or recycled paper.
Guess what? Chemicals also are removed in many of the products. Bamboo grows back faster!
Do your research and use what your family desires. Some companies give back when you buy.
The Shire is looking into embracing the bidet also.
LAUNDRY DETERGENT
NO WATER/PLASTIC!
Carrying the massive jug (nonrecyclable) of water and detergent isn't needed any longer.
Buy these sheets! They dissolve in all washers and use just the right amount saving you money.
Many different companies offer them. We use EarthBreeze at The Shire.
They even ship in biodegradable packaging and shipping methods to save on pollution.
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Not to mention the concept we ship/import water-based products across the world. This shift eliminates that.
Some companies give back when you buy.
CAT LITTER
PINE VS. CLAY
We hate litter.
We love cats but hate litter.
Since using Pine, it's been a pleasure.
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The pine holds the smell of cat so much better.
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It clumps.
No dust.
Lightweight.
Cats love it.
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Do your research on what fits best for your home. But this biodegradable product is so much smarter than clay.
BIRD FEEDER FROM CANDLE HOLDER
REPURPOSE
This old metal PartyLite pillar candle holder was an Ah-HA moment when looking in the house for something we could place oranges on without them falling off.
Not to mention being broken by the nighttime animals as they knocked into to clean house.
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It's a great system. I fill it in the morning and the animals clean it throughout the day.
PAPERTOWEL
BAMBOO OR RECYCLED PAPER
Why trees when you could buy bamboo or recycled paper.
Guess what? Chemicals also are removed in many of the products. Bamboo grows back faster!
Do your research and use what your family desires. Some companies give back when you buy.
The Shire is looking into embracing the bidet also.
FOAM HAND SOAP TABLETS
JUST ADD WATER!
During the pandemic, we struggled with the amount of soap and plastic dispensers we went through.
Not to mention the concept we ship/import water-based products across the world.
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So...
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These are found on Amazon today and shipped from Australia to the USA. We hope to learn of more USA-made goods to support in the future.
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These resolve in warm water. We reuse the foam dispensers we've had and painted them to The Shire's decor detail.
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The soap makes your hands feel soft and foams just like a waterfilled store-bought one today.
DRYER BALLS VS. SHEETS
NO CHEMICALS AND REUSABLE!
What was great about these wool balls is we bought them locally from a farm near The Shire.
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They dry faster.
You can add essential oils if you desire.
Reusable.
Saves money.
Great for the environment.
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We found ours on Etsy. Click here for their shop.
Head and Foot Boards turn Temporary Fence
REPURPOSE
We wanted a place for the kiddos to play without the Dog getting in the way of making a "mess".
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We paid very little for each head/footboard and cinderblocks were about $1 each. Filled the post holes/blocks with broken bagged materials from the local hardware store to get a discount.
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Planted some vines and they did their thing.
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The arbor was a clearance special.
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The gate was a hardware special.
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Fairy gardens along the fence and tada!
A fence that can remain, no permits needed, AND be removed at a later date if desired.