“Every month, we throw out enough glass bottles and jars to fill up a giant skyscraper”

“A modern glass bottle would take 4000 years or more to decompose -- and even longer if it's in the landfill”

“Recycling glass saves 25-32% of the energy used to make glass”

“Glass never wears out - it can be recycled forever”

How To Clean and Reuse Your Candle Jars:

1. Only use this method of cleaning when 1/2” or less of wax remains in a jar. Turn oven to 200 degrees, place candle jar on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for 30 minutes or just until wax is liquefied. CAUTION: Jars will be hot to the touch.
2. Pour wax into a disposable heat safe container. Use a disposable towel to wipe out any remaining wax.
3. Squeeze Wax Remover into jar; wipe clean.
4. Spray jar with Homeology All Purpose Cleaner, rinse in hot water and dry.

Or you can pop the jar into the freezer for 30 minutes or so and then use a fork to pull the wax up and out. Then go on to step 3-4, allowing the jar to warm up naturally before rinsing with hot water.

Recycle/Re-use Your Empty Candle Jars

If you are anything like me... you are bound to have empty candle jars piling up! Clean them up and put them to good use . . . here are some ideas:

· Fill with pet treats for home or the animal shelter
· Use as a Bamboo plant holder
· Store sugar, flour, spices, tea, etc. in them – especially great with our baking line jars.
· Fill with coffee beans, place in refrigerator to combat odors
· Fill with dry cookie/brownie/hot cocoa mixes, add a bow and a poem and give away as gifts
· Use it in the bathroom as a decorative way to store cotton balls, q-tips, etc.
· Create a centerpiece: Fill with potpourri and use as decoration
· A favorite fresh flower vase for the flowers that your little one brings home
· Fill with sand or marbles, jelly beans, etc and place a glass votive holder in the center and add a votive or tea light
· Great for holders for wick dipper / trimmer.
· Start a herb garden in your kitchen using different size jars
· Fun for uses as pen and pencil holders at your home or office
· Food utensil holder for parties. One for knives, spoons and forks..
· Use as for craft projects with the kids, sponge paint the outside & give as a gift
· Store children's games in jar. Jacks, marbles, chalk, cards, etc
· Place extra buttons that new clothing in the jars
· Make luminaries that won't blow away
· Put a $1 a day in the jar and see how many jars you can fill up by December 31
· Store sharp objects, box cutters, razor blades, pocket knives away from little hands
· Store small items such as nails, nuts and bolts

Go ahead, use your imagination and think up some more cool ways to re-use your candle jars! It's actually kinda fun!
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There has been evidence of recycling throughout most of human history. Though the reasons for recycling have varied with time; resource shortages, lack of public waste removal and rising energy costs, the need for it hasn't changed. In fact now more than ever recycling is of the utmost importance, since our very planet is at stake, and each and every person makes a difference. Recycling, not only means separating plastic, glass, paper, etc from your trash it also means to think of ways to reuse those items before you toss them into their respective bins! Let’s get creative...

Cleaning Scent Pods Containers
1. With the wax solid, scoop out two spoonfuls of wax. Put the Scent Pod on a Pod Warmer until the wax is fully liquefied.
2. Pour wax into a disposable heat safe container. Use a disposable towel to wipe out any remaining wax.
3. Squeeze Wax Remover into Scent Pod; wipe clean.
4. Spray Scent Pod with Homeology All Purpose, rinse in hot water and dry.


Cleaned out Scent Pod containers can be re-used to hold . . .
· Office supplies like paper clips, push pins, rubber bands etc.
· Bathroom items like hair clips, bobby pins, safety pins, etc.
· Small scrapbooking and sewing accessories
· Beads and other crafting supplies
· And you can even use them as travel containers

Have fun with all of your creative ideas...and go green!
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Better Homes & Gardens voted Gold Canyon’s Homeology eco-friendly All Purpose Cleaner as one of their favorites based on effectiveness, scent, availability and price.

Be Green. Clean Blue. Gold Canyon’s Homeology plant-based home cleaner does not contain harsh chemicals, noxious aromas or leave a cloud of chemical compounds in the air. The All Purpose cleaner infused with essential oils of rosemary, peppermint, eucalyptus and spearmint can be used anywhere!

Pick up the May issue of Better Homes & Gardens or...

Homeology;

Gold Canyon's solution to the The Green way to Clean! Homeology includes a blend of pure essential oils from eucalyptus, citrus, lavender, rosemary and mint– some of the most effective essential oils for cleaning. These invigorating blend combinations also provide a pleasant and natural scent–aromatherapy for your home like only Gold Canyon can offer!!

These impressively effective and functionally fragrant cleaning products are all non-toxic and safe for the environment, children and pets as they contain no ammonia, no chlorine, no phosphates and no artificial dyes! These products do have anti-fungal and anti-viral qualities as well as deodorize, all naturally! No mixing, rinsing, polishing or worrying required!! Simply spray and wipe clean! Gold Canyon’s new Glass, All Purpose and Floor cleaners, will make any home naturally spotless. Oh and the All Purpose is pH balanced to be safe for use on granite!

Homeology Plant-Based Home Cleaning Tips

GLASS
Cloudy days are better for cleaning windows because the sun won’t dry the glass cleaner prematurely before it can do the job.

Use newspaper for cleaning glass. The ink in the paper helps lift dirt and grime. Plus, it’s a good way to reuse and avoid wasting paper towels. If you must use paper towels, stay away from brands that include softeners. A squeegee is another handy tool
for cleaning glass. It’s reusable and effective.

For best shine results hold the bottle of Glass cleaner approximately 12 inches from the surface. This ensures coverage of a larger surface area. A small amount of this natural cleaner goes a long way.

The first time you use Homeology Glass, you may see some slight streaking. This is because Glass is stripping off the residue that other glass cleaners may have left on your window.

FLOOR
Cleaning floors was never easier. With Homeology Floor, simply point and shoot straight from the bottle. No diluting or mixing required. The pH balanced Floor cleaner is safe on ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum, hardwood and natural stones like marble and travertine. For best results and shine, use this natural cleaner with a flathead microfiber mop. When dealing with difficult residue or dried clumps, spray the area a few extra times and let it soak for two minutes, then mop.

ALL PURPOSE
Light and gentle, All Purpose is ideal for everyday cleaning. It’s safe for counters (including granite), blinds and even the refrigerator, since Homeology is chemical free. Clear the area and spray All Purpose directly on the intended surface. Let it soak,
allowing the natural cleaning product to take effect. Wipe down with a cotton* or microfiber towel. Use frequently on breeding grounds such as handles, counters and refrigerator doors.

CLEANSE
For use as a gentle scrub for the sink, bathtub, tile, countertop, back splashes, appliances, stubborn floor dirt and more. Try as a deodorizer in garbage cans, diaper pails, sink drains and sneakers. Infused with essential oils of mandarin, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus and clove.

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