Archive for November, 2006
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
How can I reuse or recycle … old batteries?
A few weeks ago, we featured a post about old car batteries and I was surprised by the positive response - I thought they would thought they would be one of those things that are destined to sit around being really bad for the planet for millions of years.
So taking inspiration from that, are there […]
17 Comments » - Posted in household, items by louisa
Monday, November 27th, 2006
How can I reuse or recycle … jewellery boxes?
On a shelf in our bedroom, I have a little collection of jewellery boxes.
My jewellery tends to be on the cheap (and/or home-made) kind but every now and then, I get something in a box - either a proper padded ring or earring box, or just a fancy cardboard one.
Given the cheapness of the items […]
13 Comments » - Posted in household, items, packaging by louisa
Friday, November 24th, 2006
How can I reuse or recycle … gift wrapping paper?
It’s John’s birthday today and while between the two of us, we’re not big gift givers, he’s sure to receive presents from family and friends.
Back when John and I first met and still gave gifts, he once wrapped my birthday present in newspapers and elastic bands, with a spoon for a “bow”, but his friends […]
32 Comments » - Posted in Christmas, Valentines, household, items, packaging by louisa
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006
How can I reuse or recycle … non-crisp crisps or non-cracking crackers?
John and I were digging through the cupboards for something to accompany our cheese-and-bread lunch yesterday and we can across half a soggy pack of cream crackers and a long-opened pack of nacho chips. They had lost their crack, their crisp and their snap.
They weren’t out of date, just had been left unsealed and […]
7 Comments » - Posted in food and the like, items by louisa
Monday, November 20th, 2006
How can I reuse or recycle … old rucksacks/backpacks?
Had an email from Ben H:
here’s a suggestion. one of my trusty rucksacks straps broke the other week. i’ve tried to sown it back to the bag a couple of times but each time it snaps again because of all the stuff i carry on my back.
i’ve decided to buy a new bag […]
