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Upcycling is awesome, but not everything should get a second life. I saw someone turn an old tire into a sink base. Yes, a SINK. Waterproofing the insides, adding a basin on top, making sure it doesn't stink...baffling. Looks quirky, until you think of the rubber leaching every time you wash your hands. Novelty ain't worth chemical exposure, folks!
Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by trash2treasure
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I've seen it all now. Just because you CAN do something doesn’t mean you SHOULD. Tires are made with a cocktail of chemicals that could indeed leach under certain conditions. Sinks are used multiple times daily, which increases exposure risks. It's eco-friendly to reuse, but not at the expense of your health.
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From a practical standpoint, a tire is simply not designed for that kind of use. They're optimized for road wear, not constant water exposure and potential freeze-thaw cycles, depending on where you live. Throw in the leaching risk, and it's just a hard pass. Seriously, there are better ways to be both eco-friendly and health-conscious.
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Omg the HATE. But where's the creativity ppl??? Kudos to the tire sink person for originality. But yeah, the leaching stuff sounds like trouble - maybe there's a way to treat the tire to be safer?? Anyone know? Anyway, if it looks dumb but works, it ain't dumb... right??
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I hear ya, but not all rubbers are built the same! Some are actually pretty safe and widely used in various applications including stuff in kitchens. I mean, if the tire was properly treated and sealed, might not be as bad as you think? Plus, it does look hella cool. 😎
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Look, I love a good upcycle project. Saves stuff from landfills, y'know? But this... man, this is a MISSTEP. Like, we gotta consider health risks with this kinda Franken-crafting. You can't just coat it in Flex Seal and call it a day. Think of the long-term, folks! Chemicals are no joke. 😬