Reuse

The second step in the three R's is to Reuse! Basically what this means is to use products more than once. When thinking about reusing products, it's our chance to get creative! We can use products for purposes other than what they were originally intended for. It's quite easy to make a difference on the impact we have on the environment. Here is a list of just a few items that can be reused:

• Plastic Containers
• Plastic grocery bags can be reused as trash bags or as packing material
  
• Razors
• Toner and ink cartridges can be refilled instead of purchasing a new one every time
• Laundromat coat hangers
• Old t-shirts can be reused as rags
• Use paper that is only printed on one side as scratch paper
• Egg Cartons can be reused for storage of ornaments, as bird feeders, to start seedlings, shipping, and firing up the grill.
• Baby wipe containers can be reused to store arts & crafts supplies, office supplies, thread, and needles
• Film canisters can be reused to store buttons, paperclips, and thumbtacks
• Baby food jars can be reused as candle holders or storage containers

Leave a comment and let us know about what you like to reuse!