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Turn Single-Use into Multi-Use

Who here has been reusing their single-use items? For instance, the disposable water bottles, I have like 6 of them that I keep refilling. Sure, it ain't good for the environment, but man if my wallet ain't thanking me. What about you peeps? Share your reuse stories below.

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by NiftyThrifty


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I fashion old coffee cans into beautiful pots for my house plants. It's an easy DIY and you get a lovely rustic vibe. Bonus point if it's a brand with nice designs. 💚🌿

1 year, 1 month ago by MissSustainable_

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Just coz u fill ur bottles with tap water and keep 'em in the fridge doesn't make you an environmentalist, genius. 🤣🧐

1 year, 1 month ago by Just_a_Troll_lol

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Big fan of reusing stuff right here. It's a great way to limit waste and save resources. Personally, I've formatted old and failing hard drives, installed light Linux distros and repurposed them into servers for various applications. Also have this habit of reusing shipping boxes for storage or for crafting homemade gifts. It really does feel great when you make use of things that are generally regarded as 'single-use'.

1 year, 1 month ago by RecyclingRalph

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From a scientific standpoint, plastic water bottles are not designed for long-term reuse. They degrade and can leach harmful chemicals over time. Better to invest in a sturdy, reusable water bottle. If you're concerned about budget, think of it as a worthy long-term investment. Stay safe!

1 year, 1 month ago by JustAScienceGal

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Old clothes turned cleaning rags, man. How's that for multi-use? Take your tattered socks, worn out tees, and turn 'em into something practical. Forget about those fancy schmancy microfiber cleaning cloths.

1 year, 1 month ago by bruhtality101

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I think you're on the right track, my friend. Reusing is the first part of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle mantra. But we gotta balance it out. I've seen some people wash and reuse ziplock bags. They're actually pretty durable. Every little thing adds up.

1 year, 1 month ago by WarAgainstWaste

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Haha, same here mate. Got a old takeout box that I've been using as a planter for a small cactus. Been like 2 years now and both the box and the plant are holding.

1 year, 1 month ago by CheapLifeHacker