Recycling Tip Contest (March 1 - April 30, 2017)

Recycling Tip Contest
(March 1 - April 30, 2017)

This contest is over. See the winners and other entries below.

Duration	Entries
March 1 - April 30, 2017	18

Tip: Reusing Spray Bottles

joanWZ
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 118 Posts

April 7, 2017

I always had empty spray bottles, like colognes and perfumes. I don't throw them away that easily, I will reuse them instead. I put alcohol in those spray bottles and put them in every part of the house. In case of emergency, I can just grab my alcohol anytime, anywhere.

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A child holding a glass bottle of juice.

Reusing Wine Carafes as PitchersWine bottles have different shapes and sizes. The bottle itself looks elegant, and it's not that easy to put it in the trash. So I came up with the idea to reuse it as a pitcher, not just for water but also juices or any drinks you like.

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A stopper that fits the pour spout of a water kettle.

Stopper for Missing Cap to KettleThis might never apply to you but it sure has helped me. I found a free tea kettle in our donation station. But, it's handle was damaged and the stopper with the little hole in it was missing. You think that is why they gave it away?

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An air cushion as you would use for mailing items.

Air Cushion Packaging as Bath PillowI'm not known to pop and trash air cushion packaging when I receive a large package in the post. I take them as they are, full of air, and use them as pillows in the bathtub. I place them behind my neck and head as a waterproof pillow. I love that it's free!

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An old air mattress used as a cover for a grill.

Reusing an Air MattressMy husband and I purchased a Weber grill for 50% off. We didn't want to purchase the cover for $60 so I was thinking of making one. Then I remembered all five of those air mattresses with holes. I cut the bottom off on the side where the full hole is and cut baffles.

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Reuse Dish Soap Bottle CapIt's been a few years since I was in the top 3 (almost, LOL) with my cap idea. Use a dish soap top on 2 liter pop bottles. Really with any kind of bottles. I've been using it for many different things. Sometimes there aren't enough threads to make it work. Also, it's best to use firmer plastic bottles.

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Spring Flowers Out of Table LinersI found a very simple way to turn square pieces of the cheap party table liners into cute flowers. This was really fun!

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A laptop computer with a storage container lid underneath it.

Storage Container Lid for LaptopI am using a lid from a storage container to keep my laptop from overheating. I have found that it works very well. I don't want the ventilation area under the computer to be blocked.

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Repurposing Plastic JugsI like to repurpose empty plastic jugs by cutting them in half and keeping the bottom portions. I'll then use them as little bins for all kinds of things, like storage and organizers.

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A noodle bowl being reused as a soap dish.

Reuse Plastic Noodle Bowl as Soap DishBowl noodles are a staple in our household, just in case there is nothing to eat. You can enjoy your noodles and have a sturdy plastic bowl left over. You can use the plastic bowl as a soap bowl, like we do in our household. We put soap and our sponge to hand wash our dishes.

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Recycling Made EasyI enjoy recycling and recycle everything that I can. To keep the items we use in the house separated from the trash, I have a container just for recycling. Each day, I empty it into the large container outside which has a lid secured with a bungee cord.

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A planter made from a Glade air freshener.

Repurposing Glade Air Freshener as Planting ContainerI found I could take apart the Glade solid air freshener and use it as a plant container. It comes apart pretty easy. I put a piece of no slip drawer-liner in the bottom of the little cup. This keeps the soil from coming out of the bottom when watered.

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A boot, wheelbarrow and thimble Monopoly pieces.

Save Discontinued Monopoly PiecesMonopoly has come up with new pieces for their game. The pieces they said goodbye to are the boot, the wheelbarrow and the thimble. I think these pieces are charming and remind me of simpler times. Who knows if they might be worth something one day. I am saving mine for sure;)

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Recycle Your Own Bottles and CansI love taking bottles and cans to my local recycling center because it's good for the environment, I get some additional exercise, and I make extra pocket money. Some states have a bottle bill, allowing you to get 5 to 10 cents for every empty can or bottle you return. The place I take mine to do it by weight. Check out what I made on the receipt. This was for a few weeks of picking up at my house and at my studio.

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Quilt Top from Recycled FabricHere is my quilt top that I made using old clothes and fabric remnants. I am not going to put a backing on this one, it works great as a throw. I was inspired not to put a backing on it when I read about a woman who made a quilt top and left it that way.

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Non-Slip Drawer Liners for Opening Stuck Jar Lids - large rectangle of liner

Non-Slip Drawer Liners for Opening Stuck Jar LidsI found another use for my roll of no-skid drawer liners. I cut them into various shapes and they are great for opening lids that won't budge! I can always use help opening lids, since the factories often put them on way too tight.

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Recycled Fruit Container for Craft Supplies - clear plastic container filled with craft supplies

Recycled Fruit Container for Craft SuppliesWhen I was done with this fruit basket container, I knew I had to re-use it. We can't recycle plastics right now in our county, so it would end up in the landfill. I hate that. So, I cleaned and dried it, and filled it with craft supplies.

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Recycled Popcorn Lid as Plant SaucerOnce I recycled my popcorn tin as a trash basket, I wondered what I could do with the lid. I decided to use it to catch any water that drained out of my large houseplant. I put some felt furniture protectors on the bottom, so it wouldn't scratch my coffee table.

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