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Clever Reuses for Common Household Items

One of the best ways to avoid sending things to a landfill is to reuse them. Below are some clever reuses for some common household items. You can help the environment and even save money.

Newspaper

• line the bottom of a birdcage or other pet sanctuary
• place under car to soak up an oil leak, perhaps
• use in garden under mulch to reduce the onset of weeds
• use as wrapping paper

Shredded Paper

• use it as packing material for shipping
• use when storing or moving delicate items
• makes good kindling for a fire

 

Altoids (or similar) Tin Boxes

• make small emergency kits with Band-Aids and ointments
• keep small items for sewing
• hold change while on trip
• learn how to decorate and make into almost anything

Toothbrushes

• use as a bathroom scrubber
• use to scrub clothing stains
• use to clean grout in kitchen and/or bathroom
• use to scrub away calcium deposits and soap scum from faucets and around sinks

Toilet Paper Rolls or Paper Towel Rolls

• use to organize cords; fold cord into roll to take up less space when not in use
• if you collect enough of them, they can be used as packing material
• great for kid's crafts