What are Vskips?

VSkips were created to lessen what is sent to the landfills. It encourages people to post the stuff they have that they no longer need so others can find them and the stuff and give them a new purpose. Cool idea, huh?

This program is in the UK but here in the States you can posted usable unwanted items on Craig's List and other similar sites.

It's Easy, Do Your Part!

I recently read these disturbing statistics;

• The US produces 250 million tons of trash each year
• The average person produces approximately 5 lbs. of trash per day
• The top littered item in the US is cigarette butts

It made me wonder why they are so high. If each of us made a little bit of effort we could greatly reduce these statistics. Making a few changes like recycling, using reusable bags and not littering could make a huge impact. Here are some fun, handmade solution based items to help you lessen your contribution to these statistics.