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5 Reuses for Old Shoelaces
We've all got pairs of old sneakers taking up room all over our house. While recycling your old running shoes is always a good idea, you can put your laces to good use, too. Just make sure to give your old laces a good washing first with eco-friendly laundry soap.
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5 Reuses for Errant Mittens
Rarely a winter goes by where you don't see an orphan mitten lying in the snow, and we all probably have that mitten sitting in our closet missing its mate. Who knows? You might find a matching mitten, but I doubt it. You are stuck with a single mitten for the rest of your life. You?ll never be able to use it. You will be haunted by this mitten in your dreams. Or will you? Here are some suggestions for mitten reuse.
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5 Reuses For Nail Files
If you're not into using nail clippers or biting your nails, which I have to advise against given the vast colonies of germs dwelling beneath your nails, then the most efficient way to keep your nails looking good is through the use of a nail file. But nail files don't last forever. If you file your nails frequently, they'll eventually become dull and you'll be left to figure out what to do with that seemingly useless file on your nightstand.
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5 Reuses For: Tiles
The New Year is all about "Out with the old and in with the new." So you're purging. When it comes to the tiles left over from your home renovation, your first thought is probably toss 'em. But that would be a mistake. There are tons of fantastic ways to repurpose tiles, so we've put together a list of our favorites for you.
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5 Reuses for Guitar Strings
All those rockers out there are doing the planet a disservice when they smash their guitars on the stage. Sure, the rock star has just endeared himself to every thirteen-year-old boy in a Metallica shirt, but maybe the rock star should set his sights just a little higher. One of the ways that rocker can set his sights higher is to reuse his old guitar strings. Here are some ideas.
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5 Reuses for: Old Greeting Cards
The greeting card is a time-honored tradition. It is a way to keep in touch with those who've moved away or just drifted apart. It is a way to say, "although our lives may be on different courses at the moment, I was honored to be a part of yours." It's a way to say "Happy Holidays." At least that's what they tell me. I don't get greeting cards. Nobody likes me.
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5 Reuses for Unwanted Plastic Carryout Bags
It often happens when you're least expecting it—you've paid for your handful of items at the deli or the supermarket checkout line, you're already opening up your tote bag to make room for the toothbrush or sandwich or whatever, then, before you can manage an objection, the items are tossed into a plastic and you're on your way out the door. Here are 5 fine ways to reuse those plastic bags.
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5 Reuses for: Metal Bottle Caps
Sunday my boyfriend invites his buddies over to watch college football and drink beer. The only time I step foot in the living room is to make sure that everyone recycles their beer bottles. Unfortunately, dozens of bottle caps are inevitably left behind each time.
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5 Reuses for: Chopsticks
Only recently have we realized the negative impact that chopstick waste has on the environment. Thanks to organizations like Greenpeace China, many restaurants have switched over to reusable chopsticks, or ones only made out of sustainable materials. But most Asian restaurants in the US still use disposable chopsticks that will inevitably go to waste.
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5 Reuses for: Shower Curtains
When it's time to paint your walls, cover the ground with a shower curtain. You'll never need to use paint thinner on your floors again. You can also use the curtain as a tarp for camping-as the base for a tent or for a bear bag.
