Recycling Window Curtain Packaging?Forgive me if this question has been asked before, but I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how they re-use the packaging that curtains come in? They are thick plastic and have a zipper at the top. I have used the large ones to store blankets and clothing.
Using Banana Peels?What are some uses for banana peels?
Reusing Plastic Tool Storage Boxes?What else can you do with the plastic tool boxes your tools come in? I use my tools frequently, so putting them back in evening isn't practical. So, there are about 7-10 various plastic boxes taking up space in my basement.
Creatively Reusing Chop Sticks?What can be done with used chopsticks? I got a bowl at a craft fair once that was strung together with fishing line and folded up. That was pretty cool. I have made a folding business card holder with them. I was wondering what else people have thought of.
Reusable Grocery Bags vs. Trashcan Liners?This is almost like the question, which came first the chicken or the egg, but here it is: Is it kinder/cheaper to our environment to use the reusable grocery bags and use trash can liners?
Alternatives to GladWare for Brown Bagging?Food containers to brown bag my lunch? I currently use GladWare containers, but don't have enough (we seem to keep losing them). Any suggestions on what I could use/re-use instead of buying more GladWare? Thanks so much.
Creative Uses for A Broken Computer Mouse?I have a broken Apple Pro Mouse, that is a computer mouse. I would like to find some use for it, rather than sending it to a landfill. Any ideas?
Reusing Plastic Potato Chip Canisters?What are some ways to reuse the plastic potato chip canisters?
Repurposing an Old Basketball Goal Post With No Backboard?This is going to sound like an odd question, but hoping some one might have some ideas. We have an old in ground basketball goal. The backboard gave out months ago and now I am stuck with a metal pole sticking out of the ground.
Reusing Nestle Nesquick Containers?Does anyone have any ideas for recycling Nestle Nesquick Strawberry Mix containers. I use a lot of the the 21.8 ounce size and it is very difficult to throw them away. I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks. Diane
Recycling Coffee Containers?Looking for ideas to reuse those nice Maxwell House coffee containers. How can I cover up the label? Thanks and God bless.
Buying Old Technology - Music and Video?Does anyone know if you can buy cassette audio music tapes anywhere?
Converting a Piano Into a Bar?Does anybody have any ideas on converting an old upright piano into a bar for our game room?
Uses for a CD Stand?I recently bought a CD stand at a yard sale thinking my DVD movies would fit, but they didn't. What are some other uses I can use it for?
Reusing Remote Controls?I have several remote controls that I no longer use. Can they be recycled or reprogrammed so they can be used for a different TV or electronic appliance?
Reusing Plastic Pens?How can I reuse plastic pens? Over my 62 years the reuse of most anything has come pretty easy to me with just a little thought, and the expectations that it only has to work for me. But plastic pens have been "the challenge" of course, along with disposable razors.
Using Glass Punch Cups?I have about 100 glass punch cups. Any ideas (besides drinking punch) on what I can use them for? Any craft ideas?
Reusing Ceramic Pot from Crockpot?My crockpot finally went out on me. Not sure what went wrong with it but the plastic bottom has a big long bubble where the plastic melted. So now, I will not be using it anymore. I hate to throw away the ceramic pot but cannot think of any uses for it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Ideas for Using Stand from a Bird Bath?The neighbor's cat knocked the bowl off of my bird bath and broke it in two. Any ideas for the stand that is left?
Reusing Matchstick Roll Up Blinds?Hello I need help in the re-purpose/recycle dept. I have some old matchstick roll up blinds. Any ideas on what I can do with them or make them into? I have about 10 or so I would hate to toss them and a week later realize that I should have kept them. The only thing I have thought of is making a few place mats. Thanks for the help.
Uses for Store Hangers?I have a bunch of the Walmart hangers. Does anyone have any other uses for them? I prefer the sturdy plastic ones for everyday use. Even if there was some place to recycle them, I'd be happy.
Reusing a Steel Trampoline Frame?What can I do with a 7-foot x 7-foot round, steel trampoline frame? The trampoline part is all ripped up from sun-rot, but the frame is really solid, and I know it could have a use, but what?
Uses For Broken Christmas Light Strands?Let's pretend the you have a ton of non-working strands of Christmas lights. You tried to fix them by replacing the bulbs but they still aren't working. What would you do with them?
Can't Recycle Plastic Containers?I am overrun with plastic containers that aren't recyclable in my area (we only can recycle #1 and #2 plastics). Are there any crafts I can do with them or does anyone have a suggestion for donating them. Our local senior center can't use them. I have given away bagfuls at yard sales and still have more. Thanks in advance for your help.
Reusing Trampoline Mesh?Does anyone have any ideas of how to recycle an old trampoline mesh? My son is recycling the metal and my husband is keeping the springs. The mesh is still good and so nice and thick I was trying to think of something it could be used for. We have a mule and I was thinking we could use it as some shade for his lot. That's all I could come up with.
Uses for Small Styrofoam Ice Chests?How can I recycle small Styrofoam ice chests? Medication is delivered in these ice chests once a month and they are really piling up. Inside the ice chests are ice packets that I can't find another use for. Any advise on how to recycle the Styrofoam?
Reusing Ziploc Freezer Bags?Can you reuse Ziploc freezer bags after you have defrosted what was already in it? It seems like a lot of money to keep throwing them away.
Uses for DVD Cases?Any ideas for alternate uses for DVD cases?
Ideas For Reusing Large Coffee Creamer Canisters?I have many of the big plastic canisters that powdered coffee creamer comes in. We drink A LOT of coffee around here! I'm reusing one to store sugar in. It's great because it has the spout on it for pouring. Other than that, what else could I use these containers for?
What to do With Collard Stems?Does anyone have ideas as to what I can do with collard stems? I have an Iguana who I only feed the leaves so I am often left with stems that I discard.
Uses for Pizza Boxes?My sister's family and mine have to order 4 to 6 pizzas every time we want pizza to feed our large families, we would like to know if anyone has any ideas on what we can do with the pizza boxes (besides throw them away)? We welcome any ideas you may have.
Reusing Foil Cereal Bags?Is there a use for the aluminum foil bags that some cereal comes in?
Reusing Grolsch Bottles?I have two "Grolsch" type bottles (with the cantilever top and ceramic stopper) What can I do with them?
Alternative Uses For Wine?Does anyone know alternative uses for wine other than food related? I have about 2 gallons of homemade wine that was left by a previous house owner.
Uses for Plastic Trash Bins?I have collected oodles of plastic trash bins, bathroom, kitchen, some with lids, that people throw out on our base. It slays me to see these perfectly good items thrown away, not to mention the petroleum used to make them. Any ideas on how to create something from them?
Recycled Object To Use As a Soap Holder?I am looking for an inexpensive way to recycle something to make a soap holder or dish that will fit on the ledge of the sink and not fall off. I can't think of anything any suggestions?
Garbage Bag Made From Newspaper?A few days ago someone posted a tip to use newspaper as a garbage bag. They said to line garbage with loose newspapers and at the end of the day just crumple papers with the days trash up into your outside garbage can. I like this idea but was wondering if their is a way to make an actual "bag" from the newspaper that would work as well as a normal plastic garbage bag. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
Reusing Childproof Pill Bottle?Does anyone have any ideas on uses for the brown plastic childproof pill bottle? These are the ones that Wal-Mart uses.
Uses for Tuna Cans?Tips for reusing empty tuna cans from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Recycling Contact Lenses?Does anyone know what to do with old but still usable contact lenses? Can they be donated? Does it matter if they're soft or hard, semi-permeable lenses? I know the Lions Club used to take old eyeglasses.
Uses for Pencil Stubs?What can I do with pencil stubs? These pencils have been used and sharpened by my 6 year old, until they are too short to write with them (under 2 inches long).
Uses for Old Watches?Creative ideas for reusing old and broken watches from our ThriftyFun community.
Uses for Lipstick?Does anyone have a use for old, unused lipsticks? A craft? A method to make them usable as lipsticks again?
Old Medicine Bottles?How can I earn money with old medicine bottles?
Uses for Empty Plastic Thread Cones?Does anyone have any idea's how to use empty plastic thread cones?
Uses For Water Bottles?Uses For Water Bottles. I am looking for any ideas that I can make using 8oz plastic water bottles. Any Christmas ideas?
Uses for Chipped China Platters?Does anyone have an idea of how to use old chipped china platters? I have some plain ones and some beautiful ones that I don't dare serve on due to chips and discoloration.
Uses for Pudding Cups?What are some ways to recycle/reuse empty clean pudding cups? I am talking about the Hunt's Snack Pack pudding cups. I usually have 2 empty ones daily. I have thought of a few ideas to reuse a few but otherwise have just been recycling them on trash day.
Uses for Sippy Cups?What are your ideas for using retired sippy cups?
Uses For Square Plastic Baby Food Containers?Can anyone tell me what to do with the new baby foods square plastic boxes? I have used them for jewelry, storing small items, storing matches, sewing kits, safety pin and straight pins, small staples, buttons, cut up fruit. I am out of ideas!
Uses for Used Canning Lids?I do a lot of canning and jam/jelly making and always end up with used lids. They can't be reused for canning since used ones don't seal. I have hundreds of them and just can't just throw them away. I've already used many for storage, but still have lots left over. Any ideas, crafts or otherwise, are appreciated.
Uses for Floppy Disk Cases?I have a lot of old plastic floppy disk cases that snap close. They are the plastic ones that are 5.5 inches that you can sit on a shelf or stack. I need some ideas for what to do with them.
Uses for Old Vertical Blinds?Does anyone have any uses for old vertical blinds? We replaced a bunch and I feel like there must be something I can do with them. They are the fake wood kind not the plastic.
Uses for Oxygen Tubing?I need to do something with used oyxgen tubing. It's clear in color and 50ft. long and as round as a straw.
Using It Up - Old Pantyhose and Nylons?How do you use old panty hose and/or nylon stockings when they can no longer be worn.
Other Uses for an Old Sewing Machine?I have an old Singer cabinet style sewing machine and I would like some ideas of how to utilize it other than using it as an end table with a cloth covering it. I would appreciate any clever ideas you may have.
Uses For Plastic Hooks From New Socks?I was wondering if anyone had any uses for the little plastic hook things that come with new socks? I hate to just toss them in the trash.
Thank you,
MrsMoted2
Uses for Candle Wax?Tips for using leftover wax from candles. Post your ideas.
Uses for Jello Cups?Ways to reuse Jello and Jello pudding cups. Post your ideas below.
What to Do with Pine Cones?Does anyone have any ideas what can be done with whole lot of pine cones? I have hundreds in my yard and would like to help someone with how they could use them or what to do with them. Thanks.
Using It All - Margarine Tubs?What uses do you have for margarine tubs?
Using It All - Tin Cans and Lids?How do you use tin cans other than recycling them. Ideas can include craft ideas or anything else you can think of. Please specify type or size of can.
Reusing Old Wine Bottles?Does anyone know of a use for vast quantities of wine bottles, the typical 750 ml. size? My family loves good wine, and the proof has taken over the garage.
Frugal Uses for Packaging Materials: Bubble Wrap and Foam Peanuts?I am looking for frugal uses for bubble wrap and packaging peanuts. Do you have any tips?
Teaching Kids to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle?I know it is kinda late, but I need some ideas for February 13th on fun things kids between the age of 5 to 14 can do to learn about reducing and recycling. I have hardly any ideas and am lost. Any ideas would be great.
Uses for Tennis Balls?I have a box full of tennis balls that are old and beat up from when my son used to play tennis in high school. Does anyone have any imaginative or practical uses for these?
Uses for CDs?Does anyone have lots of ideas or a source for lots of ideas on how to recycle those CDs we all get in the mail almost daily? I will appreciate any help.
