Go green, save green - 7 things you can make instead of buying

These days you can find pretty much anything processed, prepared, packaged and waiting for you on a store shelf. But your wallet isn’t the only one paying the price for such convenience — the planet is, too.

Luckily, there is a variety of everyday items — from laundry detergent to peanut butter — that you can make yourself, saving you money and giving you a sense of DIY satisfaction that’s so rare these days.