Folgers Coffee Recycle Lids

So, don't laugh, ok, go ahead and laugh! That is what life is all about! So, I sent a great suggestion to Folgers & they are checking it out.

Here is the idea- You have all seen the Lock and Lock food storage containers. Awesome Lids have hinges on them.

My thought I submitted to Folgers is for them to do the same with the lids on their plastic containers. When we purchase the plastic container, the top of the lid is black & it says of course "FOLGERS" on it. Once we have emptied the container, we flip the lid over, the color on that side is GREEN & it says "RECYCLED COFFEE GROUNDS" . Also can be used as storage for other items. But this helps all aorund, We use our grounds for our garden, however here are other possible uses:

1. Deodorizer- Be sure to dry grounds out. Place them in a bowl & in your freezer or refrigerator.

2. Plant Food- Plants that prefer acidicsoils will appreciate the used coffee grounds. Please be sure to sprinkle alittle in your indoor plants soil also. The used grounds are terrific nutrients for any compost bin/pile!

3. Insect Repellent - If you do not want ants around, spread used coffee grounds in those areas or directly ontop of an ant pile. Used coffee grounds have also been known to repel slugs & snails.

4. Dye. By steeping grounds in hot water, you can make brown dye for fabric, paper and even Easter eggs.

5. Furniture scratch cover-up. Steep grounds and apply a bit of the liquid to furniture scratches with a Q-tip.

6. Cleaning product. As they’re slightly abrasive, grounds can be used as a scouring agent for greasy and grimy stain-resistant objects.

7.  Kitty repellent. To keep kitty from using the garden as her personal powder room, sprinkle grounds mixed with orange peels around your plants.

8.  Flea dip. Follow up Fido’s shampoo with a coffee ground rub down, working them down to his skin. Not only are the fleas suppose to vamoose, but puppy’s hair will feel soft too.

9.  Dust inhibitor. Before you clean out the fireplace, toss wet coffee grounds over the ashes to keep the ash dust under control.

10. Odor Remover. Rub them on your hands to get rid of food prep smells

Have fun Recycling your used coffee grounds.