Eco-Tip 37

Every week we'll post another easy tip to help you be environmentally friendly.

Eco-Tip 37

If you need an ice pack, instead of buying one from the market, just freeze water in a water bottle. You should be avoiding bottled water when possible to begin with (it is less strictly regulated by the FDA than tap water is by the EPA) but we all know that, sometimes, it's a necessary evil. So when you do have a water bottle, instead of recycling it immediately, try bringing it home, filling it with tap water and freezing it to use as an ice pack for lunch boxes and whatnot. If/when the plastic cracks or the bottle becomes unusable, just recycle it like you normally would! It's all about making the most of what you buy.