One of the goals of my sustainable living journey is to throw away less junk. It’s a lot harder than it sounds. I am not a person who likes to save stuff. I hate clutter, and I hate having old junk lying around the house.

In fact, my kids are constantly coming to me with upcycling ideas for the home. They ask me if they can keep stuff like used milk cartons, scraps of old clothes, hardware, and everything else that makes a mess. And I say no.

No, I don’t want milk cartons and cardboard boxes piling up in your bedroom. You’re never going to use it. It’s just going to sit there and make us look like hoarders. Continue reading Upcycling Ideas for the Home: Donate your repurposed junk!