Tag Archives: reuse

Creative Reuse for Trampoline

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Recycling a trampoline doesn’t have to be difficult. The frame and springs can be recycled for steel scrap at a local metal scrap yard and the bounce mat can be reused. Kudos to this person we spotted using the bounce … Continue reading →

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Reuse Building Materials

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

BUILDING MATERIALS REUSE ASSOCIATION At BMRA, their mission is to facilitate building deconstruction and reuse of recovered materials from buildings. Search by state on the BMRA website to find local restores and material recycling information in your area. http://www.bmra.org/ RECYCLER’S … Continue reading →

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Foam Rubber Reuse & Recycling

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

DID YOU KNOW? Foam rubber is found in many products from mattresses to furniture to insulation. Disposing of old foam is difficult due to a lack of recycling options. If you have scraps of foam rubber, check out ehow.com for … Continue reading →

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Making Memories with Wedding Attire

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

MAKING MEMORIES BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION The Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation sells used wedding dresses around the country at their “Brides Against Breast Cancer, Nationwide Tour of Gowns” sales to fulfill the wishes of breast cancer patients. They accept contemporary … Continue reading →

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Recycle Your Old Broom

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

DID YOU KNOW? Reuse is your best bet for brooms and mops. If your used brooms and mops are in good condition you can donate them to animal shelters. Once they are completely used up, check out eHow for practical … Continue reading →

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Plastic Nursery Pots Can Be Reused and Recycled

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

If you’ve been doing any gardening this Spring, chances are you have a collection of plastic nursery pots to recycle. Many curbside recycling programs will pick them up but if they don’t, look for ways to reuse them. DID YOU … Continue reading →

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Reuse and Recycle Newspapers

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

Did You Know? Keep newspapers dry and remove all rubber bands and bags to recycle them; they need to go into the recycle bin unless you find alternate uses for them. One responsible, eco-friendly idea: share your papers with a … Continue reading →

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Donate your shoes and help change the world

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Think Outside The Bin

. Originally uploaded by southernhomeorganizers SOLES 4 SOULS Soles4Souls is “Changing the World, One Pair at a Time” by collecting, recycling and reusing “gently worn” footwear, like soccer cleats, athletic shoes and sneakers. The charity cleans and repairs the shoes … Continue reading →

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