Offgrid News | Offgrid News – Offgrid Information

recycling

01/08/2019 / By Mary Miller

A guide to making and canning vegetable soup

There are many ways to preserve your food supply and extend its shelf life. One of the easiest and most effective of these food preservation techniques is canning. It is useful for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables as these tend to expire very quickly if they are not preserved in some form. If you are growing your […]

11/23/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

5 Effortless ways to use old newspapers instead of tossing them to landfill

It is estimated that paper constitutes around a quarter of landfill waste and 33 percent of municipal waste. Learning how to recycle and applying these techniques consistently can significantly improve our living situation. Recycling a ton of paper can save around 700 gallons of oil, 26,500 liters of water, and more than 15 trees. Newspapers […]

11/10/2018 / By Mary Miller

A guide to making your food go further

Your table scraps can go a long way if you know how to prepare them right. Preppers know the value of extending the viability of food items. If it’s still edible, there’s no reason why you should throw it away. Even when no longer fresh, food can still be re-purposed for a second serving later on. […]

10/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to recycle plastic food bottles for TEOTWAWKI

One day, when the world as we know it comes to a crashing end, the seemingly endless supply of plastic bottles – among many other consumer products – will dry up. Preppers are advised to stockpile these versatile containers while they can, and an article in Survivopedia gives ten ways of reusing them in a […]

07/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Keeping everything neat and organized even when preparing for a disaster

Are you familiar with the phrase, “A place for everything and everything in its place?” This isn’t just a catchy saying, it’s advice that comes in handy when things are relatively quiet, especially when it comes to your prepping gear and supplies. Before SHTF, take the time to sort everything from clothing to food supplies. […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Getting more out of your grocery dollars: 10 ways to recycle leftovers and scraps

Once you’re done making dinner or if it’s time to clear out the fridge, don’t throw away those food scraps and leftovers just yet! You can still use overripe fruits and wilted vegetables for these kitchen hacks. Even onion peels and celery stalks can still be used in some of the tips below. Stop throwing away money […]

01/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Did you know it could do all that? 12 creative uses for coffee

Most people need a cup of joe before they’re ready to start the day. However, these 12 uses for coffee in your homestead ensures that you can use this versatile brew for more than a daily caffeine boost. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) What to do with a warm cup of coffee: Caffeine boost – A hot […]

1 of 1