Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle old compact discs (cds)? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:56:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Reba http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1261988 Reba Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:50:17 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1261988 A very fun craft idea for children: Glue a marble into the hole on the CD, then glue a bottle cap on top of it on one side, and you've got a fun TOP for kids to spin. Good for small motor skills, and good for lots of giggles! My boys love them! And they spin forever! :) A very fun craft idea for children: Glue a marble into the hole on the CD, then glue a bottle cap on top of it on one side, and you’ve got a fun TOP for kids to spin. Good for small motor skills, and good for lots of giggles! My boys love them! And they spin forever! :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1261620 Anonymous Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:54:49 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1261620 I am not able to find your blog Linda ! could you send some other link. I am not able to find your blog Linda ! could you send some other link.

]]> By: STEVEN MORAN http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1259160 STEVEN MORAN Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:40:53 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1259160 pill boxes make good coffee and mik containers to carry with you if you want a nice cup of coffee pill boxes make good coffee and mik containers to carry with you if you want a nice cup of coffee

]]> By: STEVEN MORAN http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1259152 STEVEN MORAN Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:29:57 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1259152 hi i make my old cds into clocks they look good and i put pictures on them any design i want by cuting out pictures from magazines and glueing the picture on them and then puting a clock motor on them and fingers hi i make my old cds into clocks they look good and i put pictures on them any design i want by cuting out pictures from magazines and glueing the picture on them and then puting a clock motor on them and fingers

]]> By: Recycling Electronics http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1253869 Recycling Electronics Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:23:35 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1253869 Don't forget about the importance of data destruction. If the disks contain personal information (typically from backing up hard disks) then the data will need to disposed of. Provided there is no sensitive data they do have a decorative quality to them and can be used as exterior decoration to boxes etc. Don’t forget about the importance of data destruction. If the disks contain personal information (typically from backing up hard disks) then the data will need to disposed of.

Provided there is no sensitive data they do have a decorative quality to them and can be used as exterior decoration to boxes etc.

]]> By: Maree http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1250949 Maree Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:32:42 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1250949 Hi I was at a vintage sale in a night club last weekend. They had CDS and Lps with clock fittings on them. absolutely fab!!! Hi I was at a vintage sale in a night club last weekend. They had CDS and Lps with clock fittings on them. absolutely fab!!!

]]> By: Karen Stewart http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1213294 Karen Stewart Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:29:50 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1213294 Children may enjoy making decorations with them. Use their imagination and stick bits of coloured foil, stickers, feathers, buttons etc. Then thread a bit of string and hang up. Children may enjoy making decorations with them. Use their imagination and stick bits of coloured foil, stickers, feathers, buttons etc. Then thread a bit of string and hang up.

]]> By: Mardel Rick http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1210090 Mardel Rick Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:23:57 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1210090 I like that Idea. I like that Idea.

]]> By: LoriH http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1191845 LoriH Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:47:24 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1191845 Lainey, how did you cut your cds? I've tried several methods only to have the cd shatter. Lainey, how did you cut your cds? I’ve tried several methods only to have the cd shatter.

]]> By: nathan hargreaves http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1186060 nathan hargreaves Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:38:15 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1186060 http://diskrecycling.co.uk/index.html is the best place to recycle cds and dvds in the uk ! diskrecycling = cd recycling . Great service great people http://diskrecycling.co.uk/index.html is the best place to recycle cds and dvds in the uk ! diskrecycling = cd recycling . Great service great people

]]> By: Jim Elliott http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1172047 Jim Elliott Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:51:11 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1172047 Fill a bowl with HOT water and place it on top of a CD or DVD. The reflective coating will flake off easily Fill a bowl with HOT water and place it on top of a CD or DVD. The reflective coating will flake off easily

]]> By: Victoria http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1155336 Victoria Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:05:37 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1155336 A good reuse idea for CDs is to chop them into smaller randommbits and tie with string/line then tie in the garden to use for keeping birds from vegetable patches - works a treat, and no bits of tin foil blowing away! A good reuse idea for CDs is to chop them into smaller randommbits and tie with string/line then tie in the garden to use for keeping birds from vegetable patches – works a treat, and no bits of tin foil blowing away!

]]> By: Lainey Lee http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1155245 Lainey Lee Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:32:26 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1155245 I cut a cd in a half and 2 quarters. Then I use the half as a Christmas tree angel's wings. I use the square part up and the rounded part down. I glue the little triangle on in the middle for the skirt with the sharp part in the middle of the wings. I use a large sequin or button for her head and add a halo of shiny tiny thread and make a hanger of the same thread. You can add a 4 inch doily over the skirt and wings if you like. At her waist, I have a tiny tied bow. Hope this makes sense. I cut a cd in a half and 2 quarters. Then I use the half as a Christmas tree angel’s wings. I use the square part up and the rounded part down. I glue the little triangle on in the middle for the skirt with the sharp part in the middle of the wings. I use a large sequin or button for her head and add a halo of shiny tiny thread and make a hanger of the same thread. You can add a 4 inch doily over the skirt and wings if you like. At her waist, I have a tiny tied bow. Hope this makes sense.

]]> By: Mal http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1154705 Mal Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:17:58 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1154705 I run a Beaver Scout Colony and we quite often use old cd's/dvd's for craft projects. Although I work with the 6-8year olds my son who is an Explorer Scout (14-16year olds) came home from a camp with a cd letter holder. So it might be worth checking out local Scout Groups or Schools to see it they are interested in taking them off of you hands. I run a Beaver Scout Colony and we quite often use old cd’s/dvd’s for craft projects. Although I work with the 6-8year olds my son who is an Explorer Scout (14-16year olds) came home from a camp with a cd letter holder. So it might be worth checking out local Scout Groups or Schools to see it they are interested in taking them off of you hands.

]]> By: Mary Anne Enriquez http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1148397 Mary Anne Enriquez Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:05:10 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1148397 Actually I DO know of artist that do heat up old CDS in the microwave oven...to craze and crackle them. Others heat them up in other ways and cover in encaustic wax, etc. I agree that heating the plastic up needs some caution, but never underestimate an artist....burning a CD with a blow torch or candle flame sounds like something a creative person might think of doing. In response to Adrienne's comment August 10, 2010 In the article, ‘burning’ refers to writing data onto a CD, not actually burning the CD with fire. That’s just silly! Actually I DO know of artist that do heat up old CDS in the microwave oven…to craze and crackle them. Others heat them up in other ways and cover in encaustic wax, etc. I agree that heating the plastic up needs some caution, but never underestimate an artist….burning a CD with a blow torch or candle flame sounds like something a creative person might think of doing.

In response to Adrienne’s comment
August 10, 2010

In the article, ‘burning’ refers to writing data onto a CD, not actually burning the CD with fire. That’s just silly!

]]> By: ashley http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-1#comment-1147896 ashley Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:51:57 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1147896 wow wonder where you are from! I'm from the south and you need atleast 5 cars that DONT run, a burned down vessel of some kind, 25 lawn ornaments, and a garden to be trashy! dont be so judgemental ;) wow wonder where you are from! I’m from the south and you need atleast 5 cars that DONT run, a burned down vessel of some kind, 25 lawn ornaments, and a garden to be trashy! dont be so judgemental ;)

]]> By: Mary Anne Enriquez http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1147895 Mary Anne Enriquez Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:50:26 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1147895 I always question why people need reasons to recycle. Ashley....mind expounding on your question please? I always question why people need reasons to recycle. Ashley….mind expounding on your question please?

]]> By: ashley http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1147893 ashley Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:43:48 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1147893 why? why?

]]> By: tammy gary http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1144255 tammy gary Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:58:19 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1144255 Linda thanks so much for sharing! I love your dress up sets! Linda thanks so much for sharing! I love your dress up sets!

]]> By: gary computer recycling http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1105744 gary computer recycling Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:29:36 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1105744 I know it's been said before but CD art is a fantastic way to recycle your old CD's. I know it’s been said before but CD art is a fantastic way to recycle your old CD’s.

]]> By: Tamara http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1095169 Tamara Tue, 17 May 2011 13:46:41 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1095169 I made a pallete--for painting... by gluing plastic bottle caps to old cds with hot glue [IMG]http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n527/patamaracillo/003-1.jpg[/IMG] I made a pallete–for painting… by gluing plastic bottle caps to old cds with hot glue
[IMG]http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n527/patamaracillo/003-1.jpg[/IMG]

]]> By: Model Wooden Boats http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1093581 Model Wooden Boats Sat, 14 May 2011 00:06:07 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1093581 I just noticed on line that the USS Nimitz will likely be located in Everett at this point. If any of us lives around there, be on the lookout- this unique boat is really remarkable! I just noticed on line that the USS Nimitz will likely be located in Everett at this point. If any of us lives around there, be on the lookout- this unique boat is really remarkable!

]]> By: Muddy LaBoue http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1092438 Muddy LaBoue Mon, 09 May 2011 13:06:29 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1092438 My sister built a giant plywood frame in the shape of a Christmas tree and drilled holes in it to accommodate Christmas bulbs. Around each bulb is the sparkly side of a used CD, backed by a pie pan. She fixed a heavy-duty hook (that could bear the weight of it all) into the side of her brick house. Every year after checking for lights that no longer work, she hangs it up and has a beautiful (if a bit kitsch) Christmas decoration that gets lots of comments and requests for instructions. See a photo on flickr.com at the above URL. My sister built a giant plywood frame in the shape of a Christmas tree and drilled holes in it to accommodate Christmas bulbs. Around each bulb is the sparkly side of a used CD, backed by a pie pan. She fixed a heavy-duty hook (that could bear the weight of it all) into the side of her brick house. Every year after checking for lights that no longer work, she hangs it up and has a beautiful (if a bit kitsch) Christmas decoration that gets lots of comments and requests for instructions. See a photo on flickr.com at the above URL.

]]> By: chloe http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1091966 chloe Sun, 08 May 2011 19:06:24 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1091966 my friends and i always do a secret santa this year i gave my friend ella a cd disco ball all you have to do is break up the old cds in to little pieces and glue them to a 6 inch stirafome ball my friends and i always do a secret santa
this year i gave my friend ella a cd disco ball

all you have to do is break up the old cds in to little pieces and glue them to a 6 inch stirafome ball

]]> By: Michelle http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1091406 Michelle Thu, 05 May 2011 16:16:45 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1091406 I had our preschool class make spinning tops out of old cd's or dvd's. First I had them either color plan paper or use old scraps of different kinds of paper. Trace around the cd to use as a pattern, glue or tape to the top of cd. Take a marble and hot glue it to the bottom of the cd, let dry. For the top (the part you hand on to, to spin it) I used a old lego and hot glued to the cd (you can use anything as long as you can grab ahold of it to spin the cd) They played with these forever!! I had our preschool class make spinning tops out of old cd’s or dvd’s.
First I had them either color plan paper or use old scraps of different kinds of paper. Trace around the cd to use as a pattern, glue or tape to the top of cd. Take a marble and hot glue it to the bottom of the cd, let dry. For the top (the part you hand on to, to spin it) I used a old lego and hot glued to the cd (you can use anything as long as you can grab ahold of it to spin the cd) They played with these forever!!

]]> By: stella http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1089230 stella Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:06:01 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1089230 suncatchers are fun craft for kids to make, on the printed side, stick sequins, rhimestones, glitter etc, leave the other side plain - it is already sparkly. Hang up with fishing line in a sunny window. String a few together one below the other for a retro mobile. Mix small ones in, too. Make a few for a room divider or curtain. Stick up on the wall all the way around a room as a border, or in a shape on the wall, eg 3x3 square, use blue tac or similar. Glue printed sides together if you just like the look of the cd (I do!). They can also be drilled. drill one hole at the top and a number of holes along the bottom side and attach a row of beads or other danglies. break up and use as mosaic pieces. Sit a tealight candle in the middle of a cd. I can never get enough old cds! suncatchers are fun craft for kids to make, on the printed side, stick sequins, rhimestones, glitter etc, leave the other side plain – it is already sparkly. Hang up with fishing line in a sunny window. String a few together one below the other for a retro mobile. Mix small ones in, too. Make a few for a room divider or curtain. Stick up on the wall all the way around a room as a border, or in a shape on the wall, eg 3×3 square, use blue tac or similar. Glue printed sides together if you just like the look of the cd (I do!). They can also be drilled. drill one hole at the top and a number of holes along the bottom side and attach a row of beads or other danglies. break up and use as mosaic pieces. Sit a tealight candle in the middle of a cd. I can never get enough old cds!

]]> By: Dave Voisey http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1088644 Dave Voisey Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:47:10 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1088644 Ref. CD cases. I have about 30 but although I live in north of Scotland I do occasionally go through to Minehead. Can arrange something sometime in the far future. Let me have a contact please. Dave Ref. CD cases.
I have about 30 but although I live in north of Scotland I do occasionally go through to Minehead. Can arrange something sometime in the far future. Let me have a contact please.
Dave

]]> By: Sara http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1086398 Sara Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:10:45 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1086398 My mother actually collected the AOL discs, badly-burned DVDs and CDs and made them into Christmas ornaments for an outside tree. The light reflects off of them super-pretty and they're always reusable decorations because any wear/tear (scratches and such) actually give them more character. My mother actually collected the AOL discs, badly-burned DVDs and CDs and made them into Christmas ornaments for an outside tree. The light reflects off of them super-pretty and they’re always reusable decorations because any wear/tear (scratches and such) actually give them more character.

]]> By: nephele http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1085989 nephele Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:16:21 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1085989 how about stick a holder and make it a fan. how about stick a holder and make it a fan.

]]> By: Rebecca DeConinck http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs/comment-page-2#comment-1080628 Rebecca DeConinck Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:29:33 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20060517/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-%e2%80%a6-old-compact-discs#comment-1080628 If anyone has CD cases they don't want, we need them at Jubilee Library to replace broken ones (especially the front covers). - That's Brighton main library. Thanks If anyone has CD cases they don’t want, we need them at Jubilee Library to replace broken ones (especially the front covers). – That’s Brighton main library. Thanks

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