Every day all over the world more and more waste is being produced. It all needs to be disposed of some how. There is a limit to the number of landfill sites available to fill with rubbish.

We can reduce the amount of waste we produce by reusing and recycling it.

SO ARE YOU DOING YOUR BIT - REUSE IT

I have put together list of household items that can be reused for other purposes instead of being discarded. By reusing unwanted items you will also save money.

Baby Wipe Container

• Use the cylindrical type with the hole at the top to dispense balls of wool. It will stop the wool getting tangled and dirty.

Belts

• Use to tie back tree branches
  Use for tying young trees to supports

Binders (three-ring)

• Cut out the section which has the rings on it, drill a hole through the rivets, and then screw the strip to a wall. Use to store commonly used utensils, paint brushes or your keys

Bread Bags

• Use instead of freezer bags

Carrier Bags

• Use as bin bags
  Ideal for putting dirty nappies in
  Cut into stripes and use instead of string

Car Tyres

• Make into a planter - fill with soil and plant. Can also be painted. A raised planter can be make by stacking a few tyres together.
  Swing - suspend in a tree with a rope
  Suspend with two ropes to use as a target to throw a ball into

Cat Litter

• To prolong use of newly cleaned cat litter, each time the cat pays a visit, scoop out used litter & sprinkle with shake'n'vac - you'll be surprised how much longer it stays clean, dry & smelling fresh!!

Chimney Pot

• Makes an interesting planter

Coffee Jars (Large)

• Save jars so that you have a matching set to store sugar, dried fruit, tea etc
  Use as a vase for those unexpected flowers

Colander

• Tie rope or string to the handles so that it can be hung up to make a hanging basket for flowers

Compact Discs (CDs)

• Use as coasters
  Place a watch in the centre and hang on the wall for a funky clock.
  Tie fishing line to a disc and hang in your fruit trees to keep away the birds
  Collect a lot to make a fun design on a teenagers bedroom wall
  Can be used as a Frisbee

Corks

• For keeping fish hooks safe

There are more ideas on the Next Page

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