Many know the old saying "reduce, reuse and recycle", however, we often forget that reusing is one of the best ways to avoid waste. Before throwing, recycling or donating an object to charity, think about how you can reuse it, improving the organization and efficiency of the process.
Steps
Part 1 of 5: Reuse Kitchen Items
Step 1. Don't recycle your next milk jug
Make holes in the top of the cap and fill it with water, screw it in and use it as a watering can.
Step 2. Set aside a large package of eggs, like the one you find in wholesale stores
Place it on your desk and put your laptop on it. It will keep it cooler, and the cooling fan won't have to "overtime".
Step 3. Use the lanyards to close the packages to tie the cables behind a computer or desk
Make labels out of the cutouts from the bread bags and attach them to the ends of each cord. It will allow you to keep them tidy.
Step 4. Reuse a bottle of wine as a rolling pin
Wash and dry it, then put some flour on the surface before rolling out the dough.
Step 5. Paint or varnish an old baking sheet
A metal pan with edges is ideal to use for storing wet cups or shoes near the entrance to the house.
Step 6. Clean out the old spice containers
Fill them with seeds and use them to plant in your garden.
Step 7. Set aside the containers of Tic Tac or other candy and use them as a hair clip holder
Step 8. Keep the old Pringles potato chip boxes
Use them to store spaghetti and fettuccine to keep them fresh.
Step 9. Clean up an old ketchup tube
Fill it with pancake batter to make perfect portions.
Part 2 of 5: Reusing Clothes / Fabrics
Step 1. Store your sunglasses in old gloves or socks
This way, you will protect them from dust. Arrange them horizontally in a drawer.
Step 2. Wrap plastic rubber bands around the sides of the hangers
Your t-shirts and clothes will now no longer fall into the bottom of the closet.
Part 3 of 5: Reuse Bathroom Items
Step 1. Mount the towel holder inside the kitchen cabinets
The lids of your crockery will easily fit into the area between the rack and the cupboard, leaving the drawers more tidy.
Step 2. Use old disposable razors to remove lint from sweaters
The blade, which will no longer be sharp, will prevent holes from forming in the garment; use them to remove lint, shaving right on the surface of the sweaters.
Step 3. Keep all old toothbrushes
They are perfect for cleaning oxidized silverware, for removing mud from boots and for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. They can also be used to remove fillets from corn cobs.
Step 4. Fill an old contact lens pack with salt and pepper
Use it for a picnic.
Step 5. Place the plastic bags in an empty tissue box
This way, you can store them in a small space and take them out one at a time.
Step 6. Use the hotel shower cap to wrap your shoes before packing them
You will also protect the rest of your clothes from dirt.
Part 4 of 5: Reuse Office Items
Step 1. Place staples on the end of the adhesive tape to facilitate future use
Step 2. Set aside the paper printed on one side only
Make a pile, cut it in half and staple the pages. It can be very useful as a notepad.
Step 3. Put all the old chalks in a box and store them in the garage
They are ideal for polishing metal surfaces. You can also store them with silver jewelry to reduce oxidation.
Step 4. Reuse newspaper when removing odors or absorbing liquids
Place the paper in the bottom of the garbage can, on the bottom of the refrigerator, or around the food to be defrosted. Wrap bouquets of flowers, or place it under a child's bed to avoid accidents.
Step 5. Use the notches of a comb to hold a nail in place as you attach it to the wall
Step 6. Clip the binder clips to the back of your desk
Tie the battery charger cables into the clips to create a charging point for your devices.
Part 5 of 5: Reusing Mixed Items
Step 1. Use old pool mats to maintain the shape of your boots
Dry them carefully, cut them with scissors and place them upright inside the boots.
Step 2. Paint an old shutter to match your decor
Hang it on the wall and use it to store your magazines.
Step 3. Use an old frame or mirror that you don't want to hang
Paint and lacquer the surface; use it as a tray.
