See original blog here: 20 things we throw away
Water Bottles
Well, if you are throwing them away and not recycling then we need to talk. Reduce your consumption completely by installing a PUR Vertical Faucet Filter
on your kitchen faucet. Just $21 on amazon. My sister has a Brita 35530 Ultramax Dispenser
. It holds more water than the traditional pitcher and she keeps it in the fridge to always have cold water on hand. My parents have a whole house water filtration system by WaterBoy, one of the most expensive options but water tastes good even from the bathroom faucet. All off the options work wonderfully with your basic glasses you already have at home. For on-the-go some of my favorite water bottles are by Sigg 
(I have this one in purple), and my new favorite, KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel (Ice Blue)
, favored by Iron Man himself.Tissue Boxes
When I was in high school I knew a guy who used handkerchiefs. It was so odd and endearing, it reminded me of a time gone by when men took off their hats to greet a woman and asked to "court" you. To this day he is still the only friend I have ever had that did this. Little did he or I know, he was way ahead of his time. Even with all the eco-buzz going on, it is still hard to find hankies. I think I have finally found the solution my stuffy allergy nose needs in these, Reusable Organic Cotton Tissues
. They come in a box that is also reusable so you can have that "tissue box" ease without all the waste (instructions on folding included). I ordered one yesterday, can't wait to use it. Paper Napkins
My family made the switch to cloth napkins a while back. It is so easy to toss them in the wash with your towels and sheets. I feel it makes our meals a little more special using them, even when we are having pizza. My mom and I stocked up on a bunch for cheap at Marshall's and Ross. I also love the prints of these organic cotton styles, Eyes of the World Organic Cotton Dinner Napkins
. While on-the-go I stick to my People Towels, fun prints, absorbent and compact. I use them to dry my hands in public restrooms and in place of paper napkins when I am eating out. Warning, you will attract attention while using them but, that is an opportunity to spread the good green word. Paper Towels
When I first switched to cloth napkins, I told my cousin about it and she said she would have a hard time because she has kids. Well, fast forward a year and she has passed me up by not only switching her napkins but, she now has a paper towel free home. Although used infrequently, we still have paper towels in our home. Now I am going to have to follow my cousin's lead, if she can do it, I can too. The first step is to use Shop Towels
(we have these in hot pink). At only $3.99 for a 12-pack and unlimited usage, think of how much money you will save. Keeping paper towels out of our landfills is an extra super bonus. Just like the napkins, we wash these guys with the towels and sheets. When confronted with paper towels in public bathrooms, don't forget the People Towels.Razor Blades
From the original blog: "Buy a razor sharpener to make dull blades like new again. (Whoever invented the idea of throwaway shaving razors has a special place in a melting ice cap.)"
While I don't sharpen my old razors, I do use Gillette Venus for Women
. I feel a little less guilt with these because I am throwing away just the head, not the whole thing. It's better than doing nothing at all but, I guess I will have to look into switching to a straight razor and sharpening it on a strap. Maybe I will pick up wood widdling and start a jug band too. Here is a starter kit, if you are interested, Parker Stainless Steel Straight Edge Razor 
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