16 creative ideas to help you reduce waste and save more

As we adapt to the economic uncertainty brought about by the pandemic and develop new consumption habits, the mentality of “no waste, don’t want” comes into play again.

But in reality, “do not waste, don’t want” (called “recycling” or “reuse” today) is just common sense, such as using plastic grocery bags to line bathroom waste.

But this is just the beginning of how you can dispose of rubbish. We also collected some other reusable ideas that can save you a trip to the store, save some money, and even save (part of) sanity.

Entertain your child (or your child in your heart)

1. Toilet paper tube

Once decorated with crayons and stickers, the tube on the toilet paper roll can be transformed into a kazoos or tower village.

Cut the decorated pipe into small pieces to form beads, string them on a yard or wind them into a necklace. The Internet provides more advice for cunning kids of all ages.

2. Production box

Strawberries, blueberries and other agricultural products are packed in plastic containers with gaps on the sides. These can be made into excellent bath toys, because the water flows out of it like a sieve and can form a perfect waterfall or rainforest.

3. Holiday card

If you have packed up old Christmas cards, please punch a hole in the corner of each card, and then loop them with a string or metal ring. Now, you have written a book for children who like to see photos (especially other children).

4. Carton

Your Amazon delivery boxes can be stacked to create houses for Barbie dolls or stuffed animals.

This is another option: cut out a box large enough from the bottom to fit your child. Help them decorate the boxes to make them look like cars, and then use string or ribbon to make suspenders. Now you can hold a speed walking or racing race in the backyard or living room.

Use around the house

5. Mesh agricultural product bag

You can roll up the mesh bag that contains the produce, clean up one or two messy pots, and then throw it away.

6.Broccoli rubber band

The thick rubber bands around the broccoli skewer are good “crumb clips” that can hold food bags or hair bands tightly.

7. Plastic food container

Plastic buckets used for foods such as yogurt and hummus can be made into large-capacity storage containers. There is really no need to pay for new plastic containers. When the lid is slightly lifted from the dishwasher, you can recycle it and start using the empty food container for the next round.

8. Old towels and T-shirts

Old stained towels and T-shirts cannot be donated, so please use them as dishcloths or rags.

You can also cut them into strips and weave them into chew toys for small animals.

9. Empty shoe box

If you have the time and energy to reorganize, use an empty shoe box or smaller shipping box to create a drawer manager. If necessary, the height of the box can be cut to fit the size of the drawer.

10. Muffin tins

One of the extra muffin tins packed full of kitchen cabinets is perfect for organizing jewelry.

Take care of the yard

11. Wine bottle

Fill the wine bottle with water, wildflowers and greenery to make the deck, terrace or front steps more attractive.

12. Two-liter bottle

An empty two-liter soda water bottle can be converted into a simple, lightweight watering can to increase the beautification you spend on your first weekend of staying in touch with society.

13. Old sheets

When raking the leaves into a pile, pile them on a piece of old paper, pull the four corners together, and then throw them in a trash can or mulch. Sheets can be used repeatedly, so you don’t need to buy lawn and leaf bags, garbage bags, or even a wheelbarrow.

take care of yourself

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