Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle old laminated posters?

By: CovertOperations78

CovertOperations78 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:19:44 +0000

As with projector transparencies, I would make these into trays and lidded boxes by measuring and folding up the sides, stapling the corners together (glue may not work for slick surfaces like this) and putting a strip of masking tape over the open/sharp ends of the staples. To make a lid, make the sides 2-3 mm narrower, so the inside surface will be wider and longer than the tray that is intended as the bottom half.
Uses for the trays/boxes:
1. As storage solutions
2. To hold keys and pens on tables and desks
3. As drawer dividers and sorting trays.
4. To hold nutshells in before transporting them out to the compost heap. Works better than a sheet of paper because a tray would keep the lighter bits from getting airborne.
5. As pantry trays: Place a mug or saucerless cup on one end and pile your biscuits on the other end. No crumbs, no mess, just wipe clean when you are done.

By: Ruti

Ruti — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:50:12 +0000

lol !
- had an idea of using them for various templates – they work much better than card ones. I’m very upfor the weaving – just not sure how to make something desireable out of it. : )

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 31 May 2009 03:22:57 +0000

I think she means that the posters have details and information on them. Hence the ‘However, eventually some details become out of date.’ I doubt you can have an out-of-date Grand Canyon ;]

My suggestion is cut them in to strips and get weaving

By: Vickie

Vickie — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:07:35 +0000

I bet a few teachers would love them to help brighten up their classrooms. I’m a teacher and sometimes use beautiful pictures as writing cues to give my students ideas for writing. For children who haven’t had the pleasure of traveling, this lets them see that there are other places in the world to explore and dream about.

By: Ruti

Ruti — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:35:01 +0000

We have figured we could re-use them in the office to send out certificates with (so they don’t bend), but I’m feeling a bit more creative. Can anyone think of some weaving or anything?

love Ruti

By: Ruti

Ruti — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:13:31 +0000

We tried the whiteboard thing today, but these are matt, not glossy laminated. I am sure it would work with glossy.

By: Jan Barker

Jan Barker — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:05:46 +0000

BUNTING!

Cut into triangle, pennant shapes. Punch holes in the top and thread with string or florists ribbon if you want it to be bright and waterproof.

Mix up your pennants so the patterns are random for a shabby chic look. Beautiful!

By: Jan Barker

Jan Barker — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:03:54 +0000

You could turn them into reusable envelopes or wallets using an (opened up) envelope as a template.

Trace around the envelope.
Cut out.
Fold at the seams.
Use Velcro to fasten (if you are making a purse/wallet) or double-sided sticky tape if you are using a waterproof-reusable envelope.

By: ecomonster

ecomonster — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:28:12 +0000

i used old posters as gift wrapping paper:
http://flickr.com/photos/ecomonster/3238203138/

i guess it’ll be harder to crease since yours are laminated…

By: Katep

Katep — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:43:19 +0000

Some well known household “solution” stores sell “drawer tidies” which are basically pieces of stiffened card or plastic stuck together to make pockets to keep socks etc. separate. You could cut up and staple together your laminated sheets and make yourself some drawer tidies – also useful maybe in the garden in seed trays – diy – nails and screws and thingamy bobs!!

By: Crissy

Crissy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:10:37 +0000

Cut them into strips and use as bookmarks. I do this with children’s plastic school folders too. If you have too many, give them to your local school library; they always need bookmarks.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:54:50 +0000

The ones with a white back can just be flipped over to make a good markerboard-just use dry erase markets to leave notes, reminders, draw a calendar, etc. It could even be framed if you wanted to make it look really nice.

By: jenn

jenn — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:24:28 +0000

Try making your own notebooks/journals using these as the covers and backs. These would also make great tabbed dividers for binders. Also try drawer liners, cut in strips and weave to make placemats or coasters, bookmarks, and totes. Endless possibilities.

By: Lynsey

Lynsey — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:34:44 +0000

How about bending them (possibly with an iron with a tea towel underneath) to make envelope shapes and then sew up the sides – instant folders!! Or you could use them as envelopes? I make them from normal recyclable paper like old books and think that they would be great!