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Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com In your Bathroom Sponsored & Presented by Michigan Recycling Coalition & Michigan Professional Organizers www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Presenter Introductions NAPO Michigan Professional Organizer(s) www.NapoMichigan.com Michigan Recycling Coalition Member(s) www.MichiganRecycles.org Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Audience Sign-Up Forms Circulating Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Individual Audience Evaluation Form

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Agenda About the Program Part 1: Organize Part 2: Recycle Q & A Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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About the Program Program Objective: To increase awareness throughout Michigan and to educate local residents on the basics of getting organized and recycling at home. Free at local libraries in Michigan New Presentation Topic Every Quarter Web: www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Upcoming Topics Organize & Recycle in your Home Office Organize & Recycle in your Bedroom / Closet Organize & Recycle your Electronics Organize & Recycle Papers & your Home Office Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Why Bother to Organize? Save time getting ready. Find items faster. Keep clutter at bay and have more space to use. Avoid over-buying and other unnecessary expenses. Easier to recycle! Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Did you know... 20% of the items in your bathroom are used about 80% of the time? Called the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 Rule. Think of all the cabinet space and counter space the other 80% of rarely- used bathroom items occupy! Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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The Organizational Process 1. Decide to Get Organized 2. Create a Plan 3. Sort the Space 4. Create Zones 5. Keep it Up Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Decide to Get Organized! Make it a priority! Schedule time in your planner. Enlist help where needed. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Create a Plan What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to change? How do you want it to look or feel? When do you want to start? Where do you want to start? Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Select a Starting Point One drawer, one cabinet, or one shelf at a time. Caution: taking on too much can be overwhelming. Remove items from the space. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Sort your Items Place similar items together. You will be able to see what you have. Do you have more than you thought? Relocate items that dont belong in your bathroom. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Can you Pare Down? Ask yourself: Do I frequently use it? Is it easy to use? Do I have too many? Do I need both? Donate excess items to a local charity. Recycle recyclable items. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Create Zones A zone is a group of related items. Sample zones: Hair products Linens & towels Make-up Cleaning products Recycling and trash Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Create Zones Designate specific uses for each cabinet shelf, & drawer. The make-up drawer The first aid shelf Store items near where you use them. Toothpaste, brushes & mouthwash near the sink. Extra toilet paper near the toilet. And, recycle the toilet paper roll! Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Use drawer organizers and dividers. Place similar items in the same divider cubby. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Double towel bars can save wall space. Hang twice as many towels in half the space! Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Do not over-fill or overcrowd a shelf. Leave space to see and access each item. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Use small bins or baskets to store related items on a shelf or in a drawer. Small shoe boxes or check boxes work too! Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Use small shelves to elevate items. Easier to see & access items. Results in less waste! Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Utilize vertical space. Use hooks to hang brushes and other items under your sink. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Why do we save our extra bottles of shampoo and conditioner? Donate bottles you wont use to a local shelter. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips Purchase products with recyclable packaging. * Not all plastic packaging is recyclable. Check the #s on the container. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Keep it Up! Put items away when youre finished using them. Similar to putting milk back in the fridge (& recycling the jug)! Keep at it, change can take time. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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So, whats one area in your Bathroom you plan to organize in the next week? Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Find your Local Organizer Organizing professionals are located in or near almost every city throughout the state! Find your local professional organizer at www.NapoMichigan.com. www.NapoMichigan.com Copyright 2010 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Reduce Part one Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Remember the duplicates you found in the bathroom?

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Donate these items, unused trial, sample and hotel sized personal hygiene products, and other healthcare items in good shape to Goodwill, Salvation Army or your local Womens Shelter. (Get a tax deduction!) Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Reduce Part two Before purchasing new items for the bathroom... Ask yourself... Do I really need it? Is it something I will really use? Can it be recycled or donated to a good cause when I am finished with it? Copyright 2010 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Reuse Use items such as plastic jars, check boxes and shoe boxes to organize items in the bathroom. For collecting recyclables such as toilet paper tubes, toothpaste boxes, plastic bags and packaging, use ice cream pails or shoe boxes that will fit conveniently under your sink next to your trash can. Copyright 2010 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Organizing Bathroom Recyclables Place a small recycling container near your bathroom trash can. This will remind you to recycle instead of throwing recyclable items in a landfill. When the container is full, empty it into your larger recycling bin. Repeat regularly! Copyright 2010 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Where to Recycle Curbside Recycling Programs Drop-off Recycling Centers Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Last But not least - Hazardous Materials Did you find make-up, or cleaners you no longer use? Check with your County Health Department to locate a Household Hazardous Waste collection in your area. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Medications Did you find prescription drugs you no longer use or that are past the expiration date? This applies to over the counter medications as well. Check with your local law enforcement agency to see if you have a Dump your Drugs program in your area. These collections are No questions asked programs that protect families and youth from prescription drug abuse. Take to a HHW collection day. Do not flush! Medications contaminate water supplies. If no other alternative, duct tape shut and put in secure garbage. Copyright 2010 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Local Recycling Contacts Find your local recycling coordinator and community recycling information at: www.MichiganRecycles.org www.MichiganRecycles.org Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Collect Audience Sign-Up Forms Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Collect Individual Audience Forms

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Upcoming Topics Organize & Recycle in your Home Office Organize & Recycle in your Bedroom / Closet Organize & Recycle your Electronics Organize & Recycle Papers & your Home Office Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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For More Info www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Presentation Credits Program Sponsors Michigan Recycling Coalition NAPO Michigan Professional Organizers Part 1 Content: Organize Trish Krebs, Ann Marie Moore Part 2 Content: Recycle Lori Miller, Kerrin OBrien Photo Credits Part 1: Ann Marie Moore (All photos in Part 1 are the property of Ann Marie Moore, Moore Organization LLC. These photos are not to be used outside of this presentation unless permission is granted by Ann Marie Moore - am@MooreOrganization.com.) Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com