Since it's Earth Day today I thought I'd try to find some interesting tips on recycling to share and these are some interesting tidbits that I came across...hope you find them useful too! I love to get tips on how to reuse or recycle so if you have any that's not on this list please share!
Recycling Tips...How To Reuse Everyday Objects
Uses For Everyday Objects
Best reuses for a fabric softener sheet:
Keep drawers and luggage fresh. Wipe the lint screen of your dryer. Clean lint and pet hair off furniture. Eliminate static cling in skirts by rubbing on pantyhose.
Use old Christmas cards as Christmas tags by simply cutting out the design on the card.
Recycle old cards by using the front panel as a post card.
Plastic soda bottle uses: Make a disposable funnel from the top half Cut a scoop from the bottom half, Or use the bottom half as a plant "greenhouse."
Best use for an empty pump top handsoap dispenser: Fill with liquid soap detergent.
Store onions in old pantyhose or nylons.
If your fan belt snaps, use a pair of pantyhose as a substitute. Cut to fit.
Uses For Old Newspaper
Protect carseats from muddy or wet clothing
Put into loose shoes to tighten
Stuff in leather shoes to preserve shape
Stuff in wet shoes overnight to dry and deordorize.
Crumple and place in suitcase for couple of weeks to remove stale odors.
Use as mat when polishing shoes
Stuff hats to keep their shape
Stuff leather handbags in storage
Wrap around candle bottoms so they'll fit holders tighter
Cover store windows when remodeling
Dampen and spread over window-panes before painting
Use to dry and polish window after washing
Stuff under doors and in cracks to stop cold wind fromcoming in.
Use as a bounce reflector when taking flash photographs or use to reflect sunlight into shadow areas.
Start fires
Sharpen pencils by rubbing the point on newspaper
Spread out between garden rows to discourage weeds
Use to wrap green tomatoes to ripen
Cover plants during a frost
Use as a mat for wet darkroom photographs
Put under car wheels when stuck in snow, mud or sand
Shred and use for packing breakables
Wrap and store Christmas tree ornaments
Crumple (no colors) and place in plastic containers to eliminate odors
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