Archive for June, 2008
Monday, June 30th, 2008
How can I reuse or recycle broken bricks?
We’ve had an email from Valerie:
Recently, the uneven brick front steps to my house were knocked out in order to put in a sidewalk. Now I have single bricks, pieces of bricks, chips of bricks, and sections/blocks of several bricks mortared together. Almost all of the bricks still have mortar on them. […]
9 Comments » - Posted in garden, household, items by louisa
Friday, June 27th, 2008
How can I reuse or recycle broken digital cameras & MP3 players?
We’ve had a message from Leanne, saying:
I have an MP3 Player that no longer works and 2 digital cameras with cracked screens. Both still work but you cannot view the object as you are taking the photo. Do you know anywhere I can recycle these?
I’d be tempted to put the digital cameras on […]
6 Comments » - Posted in household, items, technology by louisa
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
How can I reuse or recycle berry baskets?
We’ve had an email from Rebecca asking:
What can i do with green plastic berry baskets? In the US strawberries and cherry tomatoes come in these baskets; they are number 5 plastic, and I have amassed more than I have little items to hold.
Number 5 plastic isn’t usually included in the standard recycling repertoire in most […]
14 Comments » - Posted in household, items, kitchen, packaging by louisa
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
How can I make a notebook out of recycled materials?
Hurrah! We’ve had a “Reverse This” question from Kathryn for our new, hopefully regular feature - Recycle This working backwards :)
Kathryn says:
I’ve been into recycled crafts lately, and want to make a notebook out of recycled materials. How can I do this with easy stuff found at home?
Ooh, I’m sure there are loads of ideas […]
7 Comments » - Posted in household, office, reverse this by louisa
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
How can I reuse or recycle photo albums?
We’ve had an email from Tamara asking:
How can I reuse photo albums that hold up to 300 photos? I have a few as I have created photo books instead. I would like to find another use for the photo albums.
If they’re still in good condition, it might be worth giving them to your local […]
