Just because it's not Earth Day doesn't mean we can't talk about re-ducing, re-using and re-cycling a bit more... So, you might already be doing this or maybe you could just use some ideas. So, this post is just a friendly reminder about how useful some items can be when re-purposed around our own homes. Then, when you no longer need an item or it gets too worn out, (if applicable) recycle the old item and you can just make/use a newer one. Something to think about as you do some spring cleaning...out with the old & in with the new (or renewed in this case)! ![]() Need a place to store plastic grocery bags? Well, my friend did. She had re-puposed this large plastic (cheese ball) container into a terrarium first, but when she was through with that...she realized it would hold plenty of grocery sacks that they could use for bathroom garbage-can liners and for pet clean-up. Her hand/arm fits into the mouth easily to put in or take out sacks. Any bags that don't fit, she takes to the recycling receptacle at the grocery store. Simple! ![]() Have pets? These kitty litter containers have been washed and re-used. Why didn't I think about cutting the lid off a container to use as a large funnel? Or even using a simple plastic bottle to make a small funnel!?! Using the same size containers - one for a funnel and & one for pet food storage makes re-filling easy. Just hold the "mouths" together while pouring the bagged food into the funnel & watch it slide easily into the storage container. Thanks Karen, for sharing with me & letting me take a few pictures, too! :) Not only can they be made into funnels, but you can cut the top of the container off a little differently to make a handy scoop. Think about all the ways you could re-use different containers just for storing things like... pet food pet bedding bulk bird seed epsom salts rock-salt/water softener pellets de-icer potting soil sand aquarium rocks Milk jugs, laundry detergent & bleach containers can be re-purposed, too. For a quick list of ideas, click the button below. Just because it's not a jug or regular shaped container doesn't mean it's not useful...
Egg-cartons are great for making fire-starters (paper egg-cartons only), growing plant starts (any type egg-carton), and organizing small items especially in drawers (any type of egg-carton). (i.e. push pins, paperclips, safety pins, small elastics, tiny batteries, little binder clips, barrettes, bobby pins, earrings, other jewelry, etc.)
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Julia
5/21/2013 10:18:33 am
That is a very neat idea for the plastic bags, and so easy to do. I just dropped off a huge bag full of bags at the grocery store too, and that is after I try to always use my reusable bags...
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Thanks! It's amazing how many bags I still end up with, too. I always try to keep some reusable bags in my vehicle, but sometimes I don't take enough in the store with me. Sometimes I go shopping with a friend and forget to bring bags. Then, I end up with more plastic ones. Fortunately, they do still come in handy & a simple storage solution makes keeping a few on hand even better. :)
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