recycling

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Use Newspaper For Sparkling Windows On The Cheap

1:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’ve heard of people using newspaper to clean windows but you’ve never tried it — possibly for lack of faith in the cleaning ability of smudge-prone news print — check out this before and after photo and guide. More »
Work

You Can Recycle Your Phones For CanTeen

4:38PM Angus Kidman | Recycling mobile phones is a sensible move given there are more of them in Australia than actual people. Getting to recycle them and raise money to help open youth cancer centres is even better. More »
Organise

Set Up And Keep Using A Home Recycling Station

12:00AM Kevin Purdy | We’ve all got the best of intentions when it comes to recycling, but your home’s recycling spot can quickly become cluttered and underutilised. The Re-Nest blog offers advice and inspiration on crafting a recycling station that really works and actually fits. More »
Money

Yoink Gives You Credit For Giving Stuff Away

11:30AM Angus Kidman | Want to get rid of some of that clutter in your garage? Webapp Yoink offers a platform for giving stuff you don’t need to others, while offering a measure of just how generous you are. More »
Fix

Recycle Wine Bottles Into Swanky Cups

9:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Dropping off your bottles to be recycled is great and all, but with this DIY solution you’ll be able to recycle them in-house into decorative cups and organisers. More »
Fix

Build An In-Counter Recycle Bin

3:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re looking for a way to keep your recycling bins handy and organised but out of the way, this clever recycling bin cabinet does the trick. More »
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Why You Need To Clean Your Reusable Shopping Bags Today

6:00AM Lisa Hoover | The most important part of owning reusable shopping bags is remembering to take them with you to the shops, but remembering to wash them regularly is a close second. A recent study showed way too many creepy-crawlies lurking in grocery totes. More »
Fix

Reuse Your Christmas Tree As A Garden Insulator

1:00AM Kevin Purdy | If you haven’t already recycled or curbed your holiday tree, This Old House has some crafty ideas on getting some use out of its broken-down parts. More »
Fix

Create Reusable Shopping Bags Out Of Old T-Shirts

3:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re wondering what you’ll ever do with all those past-their-ironic-prime “Vote for Pedro” t-shirts, you could always turn them into reusable shopping bags. More »
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Repurpose Old Pantyhose For Food Storage, Photography And More

10:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Pantyhose are rarely so damaged when they are thrown away that they couldn’t be used for anything else. Get as much mileage out of those expensive pieces of nylon with these reuse tips. More »