Laundry detergent sheets are all the rage now, replacing heavy plastic jugs as an eco-friendly way to add detergent to your washing machine. Since the soap is activated in water, it’s imperative to make sure the stack of sheets does not get wet or even come in contact with trace amounts of water. Remove the sheets from the existing paperboard packaging and place them in an airtight container. This is a great way to upcycle an old food storage container. With dry hands, peel off a sheet every time you need one. The sheets have up to a two-year shelf life if stored this way.

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This is a staggering statistic: Two billion disposable plastic razors are thrown away in the United States alone every single year. There are steps you can take to cut back on this waste and save some money, too. First, always dry your razor after use, since residual water on the blades can rust them and make them dull. Or, better yet, invest in an electric or straight razor, which has a much longer shelf life.

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Yes, your canvas reusable shopping bags need to be washed on a regular basis, but the good news is, it’s easy. Just wash them in the washing machine in cold water with detergent. When the bags come out of the machine, they're likely to be very wrinkled and crumpled up, but don’t worry. Just unfold them (tug to get the wrinkles out) so they're flat. Don’t put them in the dryer; instead, let them air dry. A little use will work out any remaining wrinkles over time.

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