Comments on: Suggest an item http://www.recyclethis.co.uk Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:15:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: sheila karnes http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1022863 sheila karnes Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:26:40 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1022863 How can I recycle of 30-40 year old cement roofing tile approx. 800 sq ft. very few =chips How can I recycle of 30-40 year old cement roofing tile approx. 800 sq ft. very few =chips

]]> By: sheila karnes http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1022861 sheila karnes Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:25:58 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1022861 How can I recycle of 30-40 year old cement roofing tile approx. 800 sq ft. very few whips How can I recycle of 30-40 year old cement roofing tile approx. 800 sq ft. very few whips

]]> By: Manga Fu http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1021828 Manga Fu Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:23:01 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1021828 Manga-fu is on the look out for some inventive students to help create an eco-friendly robot. Manga-Fu wants to build a 6ft tall robot made entirely out of recycled products that can also perform its own recycling functions such as paper shredding and can crushing. Neil Hamer, IT Director at Manga-Fu, said: “It’s going to be made out of all the old electrical equipment that we have here. There will be absolutely no new parts in it all – a totally recycled robot.” Once complete the robot will be taken on a tour of primary schools in the region in a bid to teach youngsters about the importance of recycling. Mr Hamer added: “The idea is to take it around all the schools and introduce the concept of recycling to children. We want to promote recycling amongst the younger generations and teach them how important it is for the future.” The robot will also be fitted with a touch screen monitor complete with interactive games for the children to play; all of which will have a recycling theme. Now bosses at Manga-Fu are looking for some hardworking and enthusiastic students with a passion for robotics, electronics and games programming abilities to help make the dream become a reality. Director Gary Cronnolley said: “This is an ideal opportunity for students to get some first hand experience of working in the industry and it will also look great on anyone’s CV.” Ideally applicants should be enrolled on an engineering or technology course, but anyone with a passion for electronics and robotics are welcome. Students should be prepared to give up a few hours a week to work on the project. What do you say about this idea? Manga-fu is on the look out for some inventive students to help create an eco-friendly robot. Manga-Fu wants to build a 6ft tall robot made entirely out of recycled products that can also perform its own recycling functions such as paper shredding and can crushing.
Neil Hamer, IT Director at Manga-Fu, said: “It’s going to be made out of all the old electrical equipment that we have here. There will be absolutely no new parts in it all – a totally recycled robot.”
Once complete the robot will be taken on a tour of primary schools in the region in a bid to teach youngsters about the importance of recycling.
Mr Hamer added: “The idea is to take it around all the schools and introduce the concept of recycling to children. We want to promote recycling amongst the younger generations and teach them how important it is for the future.”
The robot will also be fitted with a touch screen monitor complete with interactive games for the children to play; all of which will have a recycling theme.
Now bosses at Manga-Fu are looking for some hardworking and enthusiastic students with a passion for robotics, electronics and games programming abilities to help make the dream become a reality.
Director Gary Cronnolley said: “This is an ideal opportunity for students to get some first hand experience of working in the industry and it will also look great on anyone’s CV.”
Ideally applicants should be enrolled on an engineering or technology course, but anyone with a passion for electronics and robotics are welcome.
Students should be prepared to give up a few hours a week to work on the project.

What do you say about this idea?

]]> By: Michelle http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1021762 Michelle Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:26:46 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1021762 My garbage disposal has chewed its last meal. It's rusty bottom leaks more water than the titanic, leaving the sink unusable. For the past few procrastinating months I ignored it with a removable catch bucket under the drips. I have been defeated, hubby says its time to say goodbye. What could I possibly do with the old disposal besides a chuck in the landfill? My garbage disposal has chewed its last meal. It’s rusty bottom leaks more water than the titanic, leaving the sink unusable. For the past few procrastinating months I ignored it with a removable catch bucket under the drips. I have been defeated, hubby says its time to say goodbye. What could I possibly do with the old disposal besides a chuck in the landfill?

]]> By: Anne http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1019652 Anne Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:56:19 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1019652 The thin ribbons used to keep clothes on hangers, you know the ones that always show if you leave them in . They make great gift labels along with old birthday cards. The thin ribbons used to keep clothes on hangers, you know the ones that always show if you leave them in . They make great gift labels along with old birthday cards.

]]> By: Cipollina http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1019474 Cipollina Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:17:43 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1019474 PS I suggest you have your soil analysed first, so you know exactly what kind of toxics you have to deal with (some plants/bacteria/fungi are "specialized" in certain kinds). The "comune" should be able to help you with whom to turn with your soil samples. PS

I suggest you have your soil analysed first, so you know exactly what kind of toxics you have to deal with (some plants/bacteria/fungi are “specialized” in certain kinds). The “comune” should be able to help you with whom to turn with your soil samples.

]]> By: Cipollina http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1019472 Cipollina Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:06:51 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1019472 Which fungi, bacteria, and/or plants to use depends on the kind of contamination/s you have. Whether you can compost the plants afterwards depends on whether the toxics are only absorbed or transformed into something harmless. The process is called bioremediation. Wishing you the best of luck! Which fungi, bacteria, and/or plants to use depends on the kind of contamination/s you have. Whether you can compost the plants afterwards depends on whether the toxics are only absorbed or transformed into something harmless.

The process is called bioremediation.

Wishing you the best of luck!

]]> By: Cipollina http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1019471 Cipollina Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:56:11 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1019471 Use them to make mince pies and jam tarts....? Use them to make mince pies and jam tarts….?

]]> By: alison bailey smith http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1019438 alison bailey smith Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:41:50 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1019438 I use them all the time in my jewellery and just been handed a nice gift by a friend of all the lovely ribbon from her clothes, used by shops for hanging clothes but we all hardly use them at home. I roll them with wire and then coils them or recently I have used them to wrap around combs when making fascinators http://www.flickr.com/photos/abscraft/3384971582 with wire used to hold toys in place and flowers made from toothpaste tubes. I use them all the time in my jewellery and just been handed a nice gift by a friend of all the lovely ribbon from her clothes, used by shops for hanging clothes but we all hardly use them at home. I roll them with wire and then coils them or recently I have used them to wrap around combs when making fascinators http://www.flickr.com/photos/abscraft/3384971582 with wire used to hold toys in place and flowers made from toothpaste tubes.

]]> By: Lizzy http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1019427 Lizzy Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:53:09 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1019427 How about ribbons? I always nab ribbon from shop bought cake and the slightly more upmarket clothes tags thinking 'That'll come in handy' but I never seem to find a use for it - especially ones with brand names written across them. Thanks! How about ribbons? I always nab ribbon from shop bought cake and the slightly more upmarket clothes tags thinking ‘That’ll come in handy’ but I never seem to find a use for it – especially ones with brand names written across them. Thanks!

]]> By: Covert_Operations'78 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1019263 Covert_Operations'78 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:11:22 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1019263 How can I reuse or recycle those cheap, tiny plastic toys that come in Christmas crackers, snack packets and the like, please? These are mostly just brittle, non-recyclable plastic 'shapes', not like the playable and durable fast food premiums. I don't buy them, but what do I do with the bunch I've acquired over the years at parties and such? Even if I try to reduce by not accepting them, they would have been purchased, and would be given out to others anyway, even if I decline. Thank you in advance! How can I reuse or recycle those cheap, tiny plastic toys that come in Christmas crackers, snack packets and the like, please? These are mostly just brittle, non-recyclable plastic ’shapes’, not like the playable and durable fast food premiums. I don’t buy them, but what do I do with the bunch I’ve acquired over the years at parties and such? Even if I try to reduce by not accepting them, they would have been purchased, and would be given out to others anyway, even if I decline.
Thank you in advance!

]]> By: Sylvia http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1017830 Sylvia Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:24:05 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1017830 How can I recycle old badges? plastic and metal. How can I recycle old badges? plastic and metal.

]]> By: alison bailey smith http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1017601 alison bailey smith Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:15:07 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1017601 What about putting them around fairy lights as reflectors? Small hole in middle for the bulb. What about putting them around fairy lights as reflectors? Small hole in middle for the bulb.

]]> By: alison bailey smith http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1017600 alison bailey smith Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:13:53 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1017600 I think you should create raised beds and bring in new soil. I think you should create raised beds and bring in new soil.

]]> By: Bobbie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1017546 Bobbie Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:30:19 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1017546 Sezgi, here is a link to a wikipedia article that lists plants that are good to clean the air. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_air-filtering_plants Also, there is a youtube video " 6 ways mushrooms can save the world " of Paul Stamets that talks about using mushrooms to clean toxins from the soil: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI5frPV58tY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BelfLIJErek Sezgi, here is a link to a wikipedia article that lists plants that are good to clean the air.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_air-filtering_plants

Also, there is a youtube video ” 6 ways mushrooms can save the world ” of Paul Stamets that talks about using mushrooms to clean toxins from the soil:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI5frPV58tY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BelfLIJErek

]]> By: Sezgi Uygur http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1017527 Sezgi Uygur Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:35:00 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1017527 How can I decontaminate earth? I live near an occupied social center, people volunteer to do projects and teach others to live sustainably. We've made a compost bin, hoping that we could use it for a garden but the terrain was a textile-chemicals factory. Its green and there are trees but we can't start with a contaminated earth. I've heard that there are plants that clean toxines. What are they? How do they clean, can I compost them afterwards? How can I decontaminate earth?
I live near an occupied social center, people volunteer to do projects and teach others to live sustainably. We’ve made a compost bin, hoping that we could use it for a garden but the terrain was a textile-chemicals factory. Its green and there are trees but we can’t start with a contaminated earth.
I’ve heard that there are plants that clean toxines. What are they? How do they clean, can I compost them afterwards?

]]> By: Fishcake_Random http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1016947 Fishcake_Random Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:41:42 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1016947 How can I recycle the little foil tins that mince pies and jam tarts come in??? I have a large stack this year and I just know they must have some amazing crafty type useage. Merry Christmas x x x How can I recycle the little foil tins that mince pies and jam tarts come in??? I have a large stack this year and I just know they must have some amazing crafty type useage.
Merry Christmas

x x x

]]> By: mariah http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-1016186 mariah Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:24:10 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-1016186 hi, you can visit www.freecycle.org there is all sorts of things on there. take a look you might find what your looking for . hi, you can visit http://www.freecycle.org
there is all sorts of things on there.
take a look you might find what your looking for .

]]> By: Lizzy http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-994941 Lizzy Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:16:34 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-994941 How about a Recycling things into energy saving things? For example, I use leftover cheapo clingfilm as secondary glazing on all single-glazed windows in winter - stick it round the edges with no gaps and hairdry it to make it pull tight and go 'invisible'. Also, the shiny silver insides of food packaging (cleaned) can be stuck on a piece of cardboard to be used as a radiator reflector panel. Living in a house that loses heat like a sieve (no cavity walls *shakes fist at builders* ) I would love to hear more ideas from all the imagianitive people out there :) Thanks! How about a Recycling things into energy saving things? For example, I use leftover cheapo clingfilm as secondary glazing on all single-glazed windows in winter – stick it round the edges with no gaps and hairdry it to make it pull tight and go ‘invisible’. Also, the shiny silver insides of food packaging (cleaned) can be stuck on a piece of cardboard to be used as a radiator reflector panel. Living in a house that loses heat like a sieve (no cavity walls *shakes fist at builders* ) I would love to hear more ideas from all the imagianitive people out there :)
Thanks!

]]> By: Mr.Douche' http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-988431 Mr.Douche' Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:07:19 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-988431 Heya does anyone know of any Recycling shop websites? I really need new furniture but i want to see if i can recycle while getting it. Heya does anyone know of any Recycling shop websites? I really need new furniture but i want to see if i can recycle while getting it.

]]> By: Victoria Hewett http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-983275 Victoria Hewett Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:01:03 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-983275 Any ideas for recycling use glow sticks? The type you might get at raves and festivals with the non-toxic chemicals that create a reaction when the stick is 'snapped'. *high five* Any ideas for recycling use glow sticks?
The type you might get at raves and festivals with the non-toxic chemicals that create a reaction when the stick is ’snapped’.
*high five*

]]> By: alison bailey smith http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-2#comment-978956 alison bailey smith Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:47:00 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-978956 Just saw some fantastic mobiles made at our look art gallery by kids using cds, the clear ones would be even better. Just saw some fantastic mobiles made at our look art gallery by kids using cds, the clear ones would be even better.

]]> By: louisa http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-978936 louisa Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:42:57 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-978936 Funnily enough, I was spinning one of those around my finger last night -- I'll feature it on the site next week :) -louisa :) Funnily enough, I was spinning one of those around my finger last night — I’ll feature it on the site next week :)

-louisa :)

]]> By: Eternal*Voyageur @ Venusian*Glow http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-978924 Eternal*Voyageur @ Venusian*Glow Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:29:29 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-978924 At the bottom of each spindle of CDs or DVDs that I buy, there is one transparent plastic disk. It looks like a CD, but it's made of completely clear plastic. I've a sun-catcher using window colours: http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_eternal_voyageur/3056626216/in/set-72157621694523589/ But I'm sure that there must be many more creative uses for this ! At the bottom of each spindle of CDs or DVDs that I buy, there is one transparent plastic disk. It looks like a CD, but it’s made of completely clear plastic. I’ve a sun-catcher using window colours: http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_eternal_voyageur/3056626216/in/set-72157621694523589/

But I’m sure that there must be many more creative uses for this !

]]> By: nelly http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-973237 nelly Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:19:47 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-973237 how can you recycle or reuse old magasines, especially things creative or pretty :D how can you recycle or reuse old magasines, especially things creative or pretty :D

]]> By: carlos http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-961450 carlos Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:45:41 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-961450 flower pots from Pallets Picked up from the trash at the end they look really cool and make great decor for the garden. Some paint and a good looking drooping flower is what they need. I'm looking for a market if you want more info post a reply with your request here. flower pots from Pallets Picked up from the trash at the end they look really cool and make great decor for the garden. Some paint and a good looking drooping flower is what they need. I’m looking for a market if you want more info post a reply with your request here.

]]> By: Dave Green http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-952719 Dave Green Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:21:47 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-952719 We have started a business designing and creating bags of all sizes, wallets, bike bags and more from used inner tubes. Costs are low because we work with bicycle shops and clubs to collect tubes. We will start putting together kits with patterns soon. Thanks for your support. We have started a business designing and creating bags of all sizes, wallets, bike bags and more from used inner tubes. Costs are low because we work with bicycle shops and clubs to collect tubes. We will start putting together kits with patterns soon.

Thanks for your support.

]]> By: Karen http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-951559 Karen Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:58:21 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-951559 I made holiday ornaments out of them. With metal end up, spraypaint the glasss part, use markers and stickers to decorate, wrap ribbon, twine or chenille stems around the metal base (glue as you go) and leave a loop to use to hang them. Look great on my Christmas tree and on the mantle. I made holiday ornaments out of them. With metal end up, spraypaint the glasss part, use markers and stickers to decorate, wrap ribbon, twine or chenille stems around the metal base (glue as you go) and leave a loop to use to hang them.
Look great on my Christmas tree and on the mantle.

]]> By: Marnie http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-936975 Marnie Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:33:50 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-936975 Lately, the Keurig coffee machine has gained in popularity. However, they coffee they use are in "K-Cups", little shot-glass size pieces of non-recyclable plastic. After making coffee with them, you can remove the grids and are left with open top, shot glass size plastic cups with a hole in the bottom (maybe large enough to get the bottom of a ballpoint pen through). Any ideas on what to do with them? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-Cup Lately, the Keurig coffee machine has gained in popularity. However, they coffee they use are in “K-Cups”, little shot-glass size pieces of non-recyclable plastic. After making coffee with them, you can remove the grids and are left with open top, shot glass size plastic cups with a hole in the bottom (maybe large enough to get the bottom of a ballpoint pen through). Any ideas on what to do with them?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-Cup

]]> By: Anita http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item/comment-page-1#comment-933814 Anita Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:57:23 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/suggest-an-item-or-a-dilemma/#comment-933814 Help! How do you recycle flavored butter that doesn't taste good? We get heaps of it on prepackaged fish, but we don't use it, now we have a lot of it. I read that you can't compost it, which was my first inclination... Help! How do you recycle flavored butter that doesn’t taste good? We get heaps of it on prepackaged fish, but we don’t use it, now we have a lot of it. I read that you can’t compost it, which was my first inclination…

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