Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle … cd spindles?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:51:39 +0000

There are some that are code 5 and are perfectly safe… just look at the plastic code

By: John Richards

John Richards — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:14:12 +0000

That’s assuming of course that the plastic which is classified as safe for food packaging is actually safe. The phthalates used in plastic packaging acts like human oestrogen and can damage reproductive functions. In theory, the permitted levels in the EU are safe, but other countries have gone further in banning them altogether (they serve no real purpose in the plastic anyway – they just soften it). In addition, recycling plastic may actually make things worse because the Type 1 plastic is supposed to be free of the harmful type of phthalates, but during recycling it can be contaminated with other plastic. In Denmark you buy drinks in glass bottles and take them back to the shop to be re-used.

By: Theo Gerrits

Theo Gerrits — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:35:23 +0000

Don’t do this; this kind of plastic is dangerous and will contaminate food.

By: Theo Gerrits

Theo Gerrits — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:32:23 +0000

Very unadviseble; this plastic – Recycling Code No. 6 PS (Polystyrene) – is not meant to be in touch with food … May leach styrene, possible human carcinogen. Maybe a hormone disruptor.

By: Theo Gerrits

Theo Gerrits — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:29:23 +0000

Pretty dangerous; this plastic – Recycling Code No. 6 PS (Polystyrene) – is not meant to be in touch with food … May leach styrene, possible human carcinogen. Maybe a hormone disruptor.

By: Theo Gerrits

Theo Gerrits — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:27:33 +0000

Pretty dangerous; this plastic – Recycling Code No. 6 PS (Polystyrene) – is not meant to be in touch with food … May leach styrene, possible human carcinogen. Maybe a hormone disruptor.

By: sue hargreaves

sue hargreaves — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:46:55 +0000

These guys are great ! can you please feature them on your cd recycling page please

http://diskrecycling.co.uk

info@diskrecycling.co.uk

i have been supplying them with waste cd’s for 2 years now and they never supprise me with how helpfull they are , i think the web site has all there details. Please let me know if you require any other information !!

Cheers

Sue Hargreaves

By: Chyna Cassidy

Chyna Cassidy — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:47:46 +0000

Actually, CD/DVD spindles are in the same plastic chemical class as most food storage products. Apparently, contrary to the knowledge of most of the people that use my community recycle station, not all plastics are currently recyclable; at least not in our area. We are supposed to look for the number corresponding to the class on the plastics before we just dump them in the recycle bin.

If you look at the bottom of the plastic item, it tells you the chemical makeup of plastic. Look for a stamped or raised number (1-7) inside the little triangle with arrows; this is called a Resin Identification Code. #1 is like water and soda bottles (food safe), #2 is usually beauty, hygiene or cleaning products, but also corresponds to plastic gallon and 1/2 gallon milk jugs (so food safe, too), and on and on. This link gives a listing of the codes and what they mean:
http://www.ides.com/resources/plastic-recycling-codes.asp

CD/DVD spindles are a #5 or #6. Code 5 is like butter tubs, Tupperware, Rubbermaid, and other food storage items. Code 6 is like grocery meat trays, plastic cutlery, etc. So no need to worry about hazardous fumes/gases leaking from the plastic into your food with the spindles.

Tahanet: please do your research before posting information out of your bum.

By: Theo Gerrits

Theo Gerrits — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:49:13 +0000

A very handy way of reuse of cd-spindles is: make a tiny hole in the transparent side. Now you can keep bolls of string, (iron) wire and wool or whatever safely inside. Just pull the end (or beginning =D) through the hole as far as needed and cut it off (always leave a piece at the outside) and you won’t have problems with inextricable clews any more.

By: mitr thailand

mitr thailand — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:49:56 +0000

thank you for whole ideas.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:14:40 +0000

Outstanding idea

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:12:50 +0000

A good idea.

By: Tahanet

Tahanet — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:46:39 +0000

Please keep in mind that not all plastics are food-safe. CD spindle lids are not made for food storage, and may off-gas plastic fumes into your foods.

By: ROGER WOOD

ROGER WOOD — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:08:47 +0000

I COULD USE A FEW OF THESE FOR C D’S MYSELF.
rogcarol@bellsouth.net.
IN HIS SERVICE
ROGER WOOD

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:39:38 +0000

I see a hydroponic hanging basket.

By: MAF

MAF — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:15:30 +0000

Just a variation on the toilet paper holder/ dispenser. If you cut a paper towel roll in half (I find a serrated bread knife works best); it’s practically the size of a toilet paper roll. Coax out the roll in the middle. Cut out the middle circle on the spindle cover. Put in the half paper towel roll (now sans paper roll). Cover with spindle cover. Now coax out that first sheet from the middle circle cut out.. viola, a paper towel dispenser thats great for the car! Or anywhere else you could use paper towels that need a protective case.

By: Don Rufty

Don Rufty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:03:08 +0000

I am looking for a source for the CD “cake box” clear covers. I could use them with the spindle (post) also and discard the post. Do you know how I can get some?
donrufty@aol.com
Thanks

By: camille

camille — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:43:50 +0000

For orchid in hydro like this : http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/orchid-hydroponic-semi-hydroponic/3083-how-do-you-do-semi-hydro-growing.html

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:56:12 +0000

My workplace goes through loads of these, I have at least 50 right now.. is anyone interested?

By: Jeanie

Jeanie — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:11:11 +0000

luv it. I’m gonna use that idea.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:18:47 +0000

The hubby came up with a good one the other day. Saw off the spindle, invert and screw the base to the underside of a shelf or cabinet. This will make undershelf storage for stuff like screws crafty bits and cooking sundries when the tops are filled and latched in under the shelves. It’s the same as the old tip with jam jars….except with CD spindles.

By: martin

martin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:17:22 +0000

you can make a puding put it inside and whent its cool turn it pu a plate on top tun it aound shake it a bit so the puding gets out and the hole that is in the middle can be used to put in some fruits od syrup so it looks better. i’ve done it only with the smaler boxes for 10 cd’s. it also maybe tried with jelly.

By: J

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:04:46 +0000

Lots of ideas here on Instructables.com:
http://www.instructables.com/tag/?sort=none&q=cd+spindle&limit%3Atype%3Aid=on

By: msolek

msolek — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:24:46 +0000

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1510704/recycle_cd_box/

By: Quintin Riis

Quintin Riis — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:25:06 +0000

The spindle can be used as a really cool top that will entertain you for about ten minutes.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:06:12 +0000

When I travel overseas and want to bring dvd’s to leave I use a cd spindle, it holds 50 dvds/cd’s and i can carry them in my carryon and not worry about losing them if i get separated from my luggage (movies are expensive)

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:32:31 +0000

You can use them to wrap wires around. especially ones you use often so that they do not become tangled.

By: martin

martin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:17:31 +0000

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By: martin

martin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:16:38 +0000

hi there im looking for some of these as i buy cds that are in waping and i dont have anywhere to sore cds that i have burnt. if any one has any let me know hopefully you are not far from me : )