Cash for Trash - Recyclebank

From recycling electronics to cereal boxes Recyclebank.com can help you make money for recycling. Cash for Trash? Sounds good to me!

I was watching The Nate Berkus Show again today, love him, anyway today was all about finding cash you didn't know you had. I was pretty sure there would be no advice in there that would apply to me. There is NO hidden cash in my life. But, I was wrong.

I had no idea that I could be making money for my recycling. Recyclebank strives to inspire people to make a positive impact on the environment by rewarding the green actions they take with "Recyclebank Points". Points can be redeemed for products, discount coupons, gift cards and more.

In some communities you can actually contact your waste management company and find out if they are partnered with Recyclebank. If not there are still plenty of ways to earn points for your recycling, sharing and general green living.  I live in a pretty environmentally conscious community, I'm hopeful they are already on board with the program. If they aren't, you can be sure I will be suggesting it.

Recyclebank has a great site that is easy to navigate, something I really appreciate. They also have tons of suggestions on how to live green. The topics are very diverse, it isn't all about recycling. I found a great article that was right up my alley, all about no-cost home improvement. In other words, upcycling.

Another cool program I didn't know about was Best Buy's Trade-In. You can trade in select electronics and get Best Buy gift cards in exchange. Best Buy will also recycle a variety of electronics and office products for you. Live green and keep those things out of the landfills. 

I definitely recommend checking Recyclebank.com out. If you are a Best Buy shopper, check out their program too. Who knows how much money you are throwing out!

The Nate Berkus Show - Recycled Home Decor

Nate Berkus teaches how to create upcycled, recycled, eco friendly home decor on a budget. My new hero!

I've been sick in bed for the last five days. My doctor thinks I might have the 100 day cough. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he is wrong because I am so bored! There is nothing on TV. If I see another Housewives of Orange County or Bounty Hunters show I'm going to scream. Seriously, are those people for real?

I thought about throwing the TV out the window but then I discovered The Nate Berkus Show. Nate Berkus is an award-winning decorator, and he upcycles! I've only seen a few episodes, unfortunately they don't run back to back to back episodes of his show like they do of NCIS and Law & Order.

Recycled Furniture - Dresser to Kitchen Island

At first I was skeptical of Nate in his dorky sweaters. While I was drawn in by his big blue eyes, it was his creative destruction that brought me back.  I have been inspired by every Nate Show that I have seen so far. I love that when he is giving design advice he always finds a way to take what people already own and make it work for their new room plan. Sometimes it is a little tweak and sometimes it is a full-on reconstruction.

Upcycled Furniture - Table to Shelving

I never would have thought to saw tables in half and turn them into shelving. Unique and great for the budget home decorator. I'm hoping my next place needs a kitchen island because I totally love what he did with that dresser (pictured above).

My birthday is coming up in a few weeks, I think there are a few power tools I will be adding to my wish list.

Nate, you are my new hero. In a few months when I move, I know exactly where I am going for my interior decorating inspiration!