Death to the Penny!

I recently read that it costs around 1.2 cents to produce each and every penny. That's right folks, 1.2 cents. If you're scoring at home, that's higher than the current value of our copper friend. I say it's time for a change (pun intended). It's time to take a green approach to money-making (lots of puns in that one)--coins specifically. Let's start producing less and spending more. Confused yet? Well too bad. Time is money, so let's keep going.

Basically, it comes down to this: all businesses should be forced to use the "take a penny, leave a penny" system (for all instances where change due is 4 cents or less). This will solve the "cashier with a God complex" problem. You know what I'm talking about. Your total is $15.01 and they refuse to spot you the penny. Grrrr....

Death to the penny! Who's with me?!

"Black Abe" Print, $15 - from Justin Richel.

Vintage copper number, "1/2", $3 - from Myra Melinda.

"I Love You D.C." photo print, $15 - from Capow.

The Batali Bracelet, $34 - from The Peach Tree.

Recycle This!

I'm an eco-conscious person, so whenever I need to package up an order (from my Etsy shop), the recycle bin is my first stop. There's a gaming shop down the street--they usually have a slew of small boxes. And every Monday, Trader Joe's is the box mecca. I usually hit them up around 10 or so, when they're re-stocking. That way I get the odd-sized ones...like the case boxes for Clif Bars--those are perfect!

I've already stockpiled a massive collection of recycled packaging materials too. Craigslist has been the best for that. Last week I totally scored! This couple had just moved to Seattle and had A TON of left over packaging. I swooped by and took it all. Probably won't need any of that until next year.

Let's recycle people!

Upcycled laundry box book, $18 - from Soma Venus.

 

Recycled turquoise flower tags, $4 - from A Hue of Duck Egg Blue.

Painter's tape core/yellow brocade bracelet, $12 - from Becklaces.

Reclaimed packing materials, $3.85 - from Home Salvage.