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Robert Nash
40 Awesome Ways to Reuse Old Stuff
Recycling is a big part of our lives, when an item breaks down we automatically discard it without even thinking. But what if we were imaginative and found ways to reuse old stuff? There are so many awesome ways you can turn your old stuff into something useful like turning old cutlery into works of art or decorative wall hooks.
If you hate to see things go to waste, you need to put on your thinking cap and think of something creative you can turn it into. Sometimes trash isn’t always trash, a piece of broken timber may look like a useless piece of material, but once you start exploring new ways of using it, you could create a purposeful item like a bookshelf, creative clock or seat. In today’s article we’ll be exploring 40 Awesome Ways to Reuse Old Stuff, the people that create this stuff are very talented, I hope you find lots of unique ways you can reuse old stuff into something brilliant!
Some interesting facts about recycling:
- The average person generates over 4 pounds of trash every day and about 1.5 tons of solid waste per year.
- Americans make more than 200 million tons of garbage each year, enough to fill Busch Stadium from top to bottom twice a day. Next time you’re at a sporting event or tailgate, host a trash-free tailgate using only recyclable materials Sign up for Trash-Free Tailgate.
- Over 75% of waste is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30% of it.
Apple Monitor Dog Bed
Bicycle Wheel Frames
Mismatch Chair Bench
Spoons grouped together to make art
Recycled Bottle Candle Holder
Pop Top Lamp Shade
Desk Globes as Chandelier
Tshirt Grocery Bags
Socks with holes turned into gloves
Recycled License Plates turned into Bird Feeders
Wine Bottles Into Chandelier
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Old TV Into Aquarium
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Glove Into a Chipmunk
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Bike Wheel Into Clock
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Bicycle Into Sink Stand
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TP Rolls Into Organizer Box
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CD Spindle Into Bagel Holder
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Wrenches Into Wall Hooks
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Lightbulbs Into Oil Lamps
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Computer Into Mailbox
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Credit Cards Into Guitar Picks
Glass Marbles Into Fence Decor
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Bottle Caps Into Tea Lights
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Skateboards Into Children Picnic Table
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Bottles Into Pendant Lamps
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Old Piano Into Outdoor Fountain
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Old Cassette Tape Into Purse
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Drum Kit Into Chandelier
Old Ladder Into Bookshelf
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Vintage Suitcase Into Chair
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Chair Into Shelf/Closet Unit
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Old Books Into Shelves
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Bowlers Into Lamps
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Tennis Rackets Into Mirrors
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Plastic Bottle Into Broom
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Hangers Into Room Divider
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Old Piano Into Bookshelf
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Spoons Into Lamp
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Bathtub Into Couch
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Pop Tabs Into Bag
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