Q: There's so much talk about recycling and re-using things. Do you have any ideas for re-using ordinary items in a fresh, new way?

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A: Why throw something away when you can use it more than once? Reusing product packaging to contain something new is a great way to re-purpose items you already have.

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Some of my favorites are:

1) Using the empty paperboard Tiffany-blue boxes to store small items like paperclips and push pins in your top desk drawer. Also, the box top and box bottom that your checkbooks came in works well as a desk drawer organizer and can hold pens, pencils, or post its.

2) Clear, plastic take-out containers look like a set when you use them to hold craft supplies like beads, ribbons, and embellishments.

3) Empty Parmesan cheese containers are clear plastic with a bright green flip-top lid. They're great for storing nuts and bolts, nails, loose screws, and other tiny pieces in the workshop or garage.

4) Soft drink "fridge pack" cardboard boxes hold a hefty supply of plastic grocery bags and are easy to store on a shelf instead of on the floor of the pantry or under the sink. When the box is full, you can take the bags back to the grocery store for recycling.

5) All those canvas bags you get at trade shows and seminars are good for use as shopping bags. This is a great way to eliminate all those plastic grocery bags...

6) A favorite coffee mug that doesn't match the set can easily hold makeup brushes in the bathroom or pencils on your desk.

What are your favorite ways to recycle items and get a second or third use out of something? Send me an email and let me know your ideas. I'll post the responses on the web site at www.southernhomeorganizers.com.

Q & A - Recycling and Re-using Common Household Items As Storage Containers

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Foldable basket set provides attractive, lightweight solution to many storage needs
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Side handles for easy carrying
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Set of 6 Foldable beige fabric containers. Use the large size as a magazine holder, file holder, art project holder. The next 3 sizes are great for decorative storage and organization: washcloths in the bathroom, note pads at work, personal items in chest of drawers. When not in use, they fold for easy storage. Easy to assemble