Recycling your used coffee grinds

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  Posted by themommytree Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:28pm PDT

  Those are some incredibly inventive ways to reuse coffee grinds. Does it work the same same way for tea? The Mommy Tree

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  Posted by Tom T Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:55pm PDT

  True Story!...I find that if you sprinkle coffee-grounds (decaf is okay but Folgers Dark Roast is the best) around the foundation of your house, especially the door ways, that small varmints, insects and most mother-inlaws will not step foot in your house.

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  Posted by the tusk Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:22pm PDT

  Use it asd a fertilizer it works really good. It does I dont know if its the caffeine or what but your plants will take off. Ashes to ashes dust to dust I guess.

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  Posted by Mis Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:24pm PDT

  It is particularly helpful around your acid loving plants, like azaleas, gardenias, tomatoes, etc. Aside from the benefit, one should compost all organic material. Even if you have a tiny space, you can have a tiny compost area. This material is great for pot plants and gardens. Most Of all it keeps tuns of organic material from taking up space in landfills. It all adds up.. fast.

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  Posted by gyersin1 Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:14am PDT

  I have many flower beds, garden plot and each day I bury right into the ground my coffee grounds, banana peel, egg shells etc. My grandmother did it that way in the 1950's - no compost pile. Works great.

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  Posted by Terra Furnishings Eco Decor Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:10am PDT

  Now that spring is here, it's a perfect time to reuse your coffee grounds. Great post!

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  Posted by Douglas Sat May 2, 2009 11:32am PDT

  Use dried grounds to replace some of the flour in your cooking (i.e. brownies). Adds wonderful flavor.

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  Posted by karen_bartleson Sat May 2, 2009 11:34am PDT

  Do the grounds have to be dry before filling old nylons as an odor repellent?

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  Posted by Andrea C Sat May 2, 2009 11:37am PDT

  The coffee grounds also make a good drain deodorizer

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  Posted by Kimberly Sat May 2, 2009 11:41am PDT

  I'm a very avid coffee drinker and didnt know there were so many uses for the grouns! Bet that I start saving the grounds more!

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  Posted by vnicholson63 Sat May 2, 2009 11:45am PDT

  Thanku! thanku! I can really help the environment. some people call them mother-laws I call them thousand-legs or silver-fish what ever. I don't drink but one a day but I have one big plant, and lots of little creatures at certain times of the year. thanks again! If we all learn how to recycle the world would be less trashy. We did when i was a little girl, not that many years ago but a few. Ha Ha.

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  Posted by Ant Doe Sat May 2, 2009 11:53am PDT

  Already knew about some of the uses but did learn a few new ones. I guess old dogs can learn new tricks too.

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  Posted by notarunaroundsue Sat May 2, 2009 11:56am PDT

  not so sure about putting grounds down the sink, as it may clog the plumbing!

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  Posted by onesavvysista Sat May 2, 2009 11:57am PDT

  Will coffee grinds help repel insects on tomato plants?

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  Posted by Sir Gregory F Sat May 2, 2009 11:59am PDT

  i pour coffee on my coffee grinds and eat them. like a boss.

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