Archive for September, 2007

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

How can I reuse or recycle … bulk-buy rice bags?

We’ve had an email from unsteadyocean:
I was just wondering if anyone has suggestions for reusing the cloth bags that bulk rice comes in? I’ve seen suggestions for making them into tote bags but I would love to get more ideas.
Around here, they tend to be plastic-coated cloth or just plastic - but either way, ripe […]

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Monday, September 3rd, 2007

How can I reuse or recycle … aluminium foil for charity?

We’ve had an email from Rob Williams:
I collected silver/aluminium foil for a lady at work and she gave it to a charity. She has now retired and I still have a growing pile of foil. Does anyone know of a charity that wants this? I’m told it is a ‘valuable’ commodity.
Our doorstep […]

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