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We use mason jars with handles (boyfriend wanted them, but I also think they're cute). If we didn't have space I think I would hang them instead of stacking.

If you like the ones with handles, it would be relatively simple to make some sort of hook system (if you have the vertical space).

Good luck!

I'd like to nominate The Worldwatch Institute, and the International Polar Foundation.

Gorgeous cozies! I've been planning to make some for my neighbourhood. Thanks for covering awesome craftiness AT.

Seaside - as a knitter, if you knit, you knit for who and what you want. Knitting is only worth doing if you will have fun.

If signpost cozies is what gets these knitters excited, so be it. Not everyone finds hats and scarves fun to knit, I would rather make a cash donation than knit acrylic scarves for the homeless.

Oooh I hate that. We have just the right amount now, luckily. We got them from our local transit lost and found sale.

It bothers me that every single store has taken it upon themselves to sell their own reusable bag, basically for the advertising benefits. Especially the large grocery stores. I mean, the mainstream emergence of reusable bags is great... but not if it means that we have created a whole new industry to consume from.

It would be nice if the bags sold in the grocery stores were at least made out a shipping byproduct. Maybe it would be an added reminder that our food travels and encourage people to buy local.

Oooh! I have these! and the measuring spoons too. They were the first thing I bought when I moved out of my parents' house. Lee Valley has so many well made products, definitely built to last.

A recommendation.. although I suppose the lack of imperial measurements make them not as all-round useful in the US

We eat mostly organic. As students on a budget, sometimes there are trade-offs. We typically make exceptions when there is a local independently owned producer that is not organic, we choose to support them and encourage them to take steps towards becoming organic. Or for certain very expensive items that we use frequently (butter, cheese). We will also buy non-organic produce at the farmers market if there are no organic options at comparable quality.

When I get my first "real job" I will be prioritizing spending my money on organics, but will probably continue to buy some non-organics if it contributes to community businesses.

Oh and eating out? Pho doesn't count...

I have a cell for emergencies. But it stays turned off. We use our landline for everything. If our current cordless dies, I think I would get a second hand one.

Ooooh, I'm with blackbird, nice linens.

Any chance someone knows where they are from or if someone made them? This might be enough to make me take up my sewing machine again.

On a day to day basis I bike and take public transit... and when I travel I am either bussing or carpooling. If I weren't a student I would buy offsets for the occasional flight I take. Sadly, until I get a real job (with my environmental studies degree) purchasing carbon offsets isn't really in the budget.

As an alternative I spend time promoting responsible travel to others, and planting trees!

Awesome! I totally love this, great creativity & reuse.

/off to find an old bike wheel