2 Easy D.I.Y's with Rice Bags

Next time you run out of rice, instead of throwing the bag away, keep it, and use it for one of these three super easy D.I.Y's.

D.I.Y Number One: reusable rice bag

This project is really easy.

1. Remove the current straps off of your bag of rice
2. Cut two long pieces from the side of the rice bags (this will be for your straps)
3. Close the side of the bag that you cut by sewing it
4. Fold both pieces of your straps in half than sew it closed
5. Sew the new straps on the bag

From a more detailed version of how to make a bag strap click here

D.I.Y Number Two: makeup bag/pencil case

This project is another easy one.

1. Cut the rice bag in half
2. Sew the bottom or the cut part closed (this may be a little hard because rice bags are made of very thick material)

Once your down these 2 easy steps you will have two makeup bags/ pencil cases. If you used a rice bag with a zipper one makeup bag/ pencil case will have a zipper the other one will not.You can put a button or some velcro to close your other bag. You can also decorate it.

Non-Toxic Nail Polish

I don't know about you, but I love painting my nails. The only thing I hate is the awful toxic scent. If you are you looking for a way to get rid of that smell, try a non-toxic nail polish. Not only do they not have harmful chemicals that are bad for the environment and are bodies, but the cost about the same as a regular bottle of O.P.I nail polish.

Piggy Paint

• Non-toxic
• Low odor 
• Water-based
• Cruelty-free
• Fun colours
• Free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, Bisphenol A, ethyl acetate, and acetone.
•  Each nail polish around $8.99 
• They also sell non-toxic nail polish remover

acquarella polish

• Water-based
• Non-toxic
• No Odor
• No formaldehyde, phtalates, and petrochemical solvents
• good colour range
• Fast dry
• Also sells nail remover, conditioner, and moisturizer

Nubar

• Cruelty free 
• Vegan
• Around $7.49
• Formaldehyde free, free Phthalate (DBP) free

For more about non-toxic nail polishes check out care2.com
*I got some of the information with the help of
www.care2.com/greenliving/non-toxic-nail-polish.html#
www.piggypaint.com
www.acquarellapolish.com
www.bynubar.com

Green Pledge

 

I will ...

• Use recycling bins properly
• Write on scarp papers first
• Turn off the lights when I leave a room
• Unplug unused appliances
• Properly dispose of batteries by giving them to battery recycling centers
• Stop using plastic water bottles and invest in a reusable water bottle
• Take shorter showers
• Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs
• print double sided
• walk more often
• pack litter less lunches
• Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
• cancel junk mail
• Invest in a water filter so you can stop buying bottled water
• Teach others about the importance of going green
• Have fun