Category: Plastic Items

June 1, 2008

New Uses for Starbucks Frappuccino and Other Domed Plastic Cups - Avocado Pit Sprouter

Filed under: Plastic Food Containers, Plastic Items - 01 Jun 2008

Here is a great use for those domed plastic cups that you get with frozen coffee beverages, such as a Starbuck’s Frappucino. Use it to sprout an avocado seed!

April 8, 2008

New Uses for Liquid Detergent Bottles

Filed under: Plastic Items - 08 Apr 2008

Cut bottom out of bottle and use as a multi-purpose scoop! Take it to the beach for scoop sand for sandcastles!!

February 7, 2008

New Uses for CD Jewel Cases

Filed under: Plastic Items - 07 Feb 2008

Instead of throwing away unused CD Jewel Cases, use to display artwork and photographs. Use some double sided removable  mounting tape and a dash of creativity. Simply slide a photo or art piece cut tho the correct dimensions of your …

February 1, 2008

New Uses for Reusing Plastic Soda Bottles

Filed under: Plastic Items - 01 Feb 2008

Learn how to recycle plastic bottles and turn them into wind organs! A kid friendly recycled craft! Directions are <a href=http://w1.neuronnexion.com/~dferment/ukplasto.htm target=_blank>here</a>

December 19, 2007

New Use for Recycled Plastic Containers

Filed under: Plastic Food Containers, Plastic Items - 19 Dec 2007

Those plastic deli containers for soup are not just great for food! They are also great for keeping your yarn tangle free and kitty safe. Just thoroughly clean a 32 oz. plastic container. Remove the lid and carefully poke a …

October 4, 2007

New Uses for those “Clamshell” Plastic Produce Boxes

Filed under: Plastic Items - 04 Oct 2007

Here’s a great new use to allow you to recycle plastic produce boxes - you know those ones that they call “clamshells”?

Keep one by the kitchen sink to hold your steel wool and other scrubbing pads. You can …

September 30, 2007

New Uses for Bubblewrap

Filed under: Bubblewrap, Packing Material, Plastic Items - 30 Sep 2007

I found a new use for bubble wrap a while ago: It cuts down on the urge to snack while watching TV. Of course it doesn’t work so well if you have housemates :)

Bennett

September 29, 2007

New Uses for Plastic Produce and Bulk Grocery Bags

Filed under: Plastic Bags, Plastic Grocery Bags, Plastic Items - 29 Sep 2007

You know those thin plastic bags that you get from the grocery store - you put your produce or your bulk items in them? Well, they are great for slipping over your feet, under a pair of socks, when …