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Small Change, Big Impact
Downloadable flyer showing in a geeky way that small changes have a big impact over time.
Life in the time of COVID
CVID-19 is bringing single use everything back. Live is hard right now but we need to stay focused on doing right by the environment, even in trying times.
The Importance of Setting a (Green) Example
Do you sometimes despair because you think that your efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle all amount to too little?
Don’t! - The example you set is extremely important and I found the studies to prove it.
Instructions: Festive Mini Ribbon Bunting with FabMo Materials
Instructions to make a Ribbon Mini Bunting using your FabMo kit or materials you collected yourself. Have fun!
Mend and Make Do
In the months leading up to the holidays and the resulting shopping frenzy, let’s spend some time about what we really need and what we can mend. And where we can simply make do.
My Second Hand Life
Buying clothing second hand is a trend - finally one that we can all adopt regardles sof age and shape.
Why Are Plastic Straws a Problem?
All of a sudden plastic straws are a big no-no. Turns out that’s happening for a good reason. Read out blog to learn some facts about plastic “straws” and revisit the cute FabMo pencil wrap instructions that can easily be changed to a pretty cutlery and reusable straw wrap.
But what can I do?
Let’s go with a variation of Kennedy’s famous quite here: Ask not what others can do to protect the environment, ask yourself! (and then go and do it).
We are not alone!
I went looking for other FabMo-type organizations with a little help of my Facebook buddies. Here is what I found.
How Green Is Your Pet?
Pets have a really big environmental impact but there are ways of reducing it - and a way to use FabMo materials to have fun with your pet.
Water Bottles
There is but one rule for one way plastic water bottle: don’t buy them. It’s really that simple!
30 Seconds in Use - 1000 Years in the Landfill
Single use utensils are harmful to the environment. Why not make a cute wrap with FabMo materials and take your reusable cutlery along. These simple projects also make great gifts!
To Go or not To Go?
Eating out a lot? Like to take the leftovers home but hate all those plastic single use containers? We might just have the FabMo solution for you!
Being Green While Having Fun
Saving fabric provides us all with tons - literally - of great material for projects. But the environmental impact is also huge. Read up on how much energy and water 70 tons of fabric translate into.
Who Doesn't Love Pretty Wallpaper?
Fabric is cool- wallpaper is, too. There are many wonderful things you can do with the fun wallpaper FabMo rescues every week. Continue reading for some wallpaper facts and project ideas.
The Price of Pretty
Gift wrapping costs lots of money and most wrapping paper ends up in the landfill. Try something else this year and find inspirations here.
Real or Fake?
What is better, a real or a fake Christmas Tree? The answer to this question is “it depends!” Read our blog to find out what it depends on.