Eco Savvy Everywhere

This is an idea I found in for Women First, Feb 21 edition.  The idea is to cut off the top of a water (in this case soda) bottle,  and leave a 'collar' below the screw top.  Thread your open plastic bag through the neck of the bottle from the bottom up.  Fold the plastic bag over the neck screws and then screw the cap back on over the plastic of the bag.  The concept is that it provides a more air-tight seal than using a twist tie or other clip.  I love this. Not only is it supposed to extend the life of my frozen food, but it recycles a plastic bottle.

I needed a scoop to carry squirrel food out to the feeder in the back yard.  So I cut the bottom off a water bottle and left the cap screwed on.  I filled this 'scoop' and carried it out to the feeder.  It held just enough to fill the feeder and was very convenient.  I left the scoop in the bag for the next trip.

I would consider using a water bottle as a funnel to fill the window wash fluid reservoir in the car and in a pinch, I would probably use one (carefully) to fill the oil reservoir.  You can cut the bottle off at different lengths depending on the size 'funnel' you need.  Happy recycling!