Recycling: Reuse

Sorry I have been remiss in posting. My daughter ended up in the hospital but is doing fine now.

To continue our discussion of recycling, let us talk about reusing. This means to reuse items that normally would go in the recycling bins or trash. It also can mean buying things that others have already used instead of buying new.

1) Take apart old things to scavenge things that can be used again-screws, parts still functioning that can be used in similar machine, good wood scraps, etc.
2) Wash baggies not used for meat and use again
3) Smooth out aluminum foil and use again
4) Hang used CD's around fruit and garden to scare off birds. Remember to move so they continue to be novel to birds.
5) Buy products made of recycled materials.
6) Use junk mail and other one sided paper in printer.
7) Donate old magazines to nursing homes, preschools (craft projects) and other organizations.
8) Buy clothing and other household items from garage sales, consignments stores and Goodwill type places.

Be creative. Share other ideas you may have to reuse.