Things You Didn't Know You Can Recycle/Reuse #1

                                                   Repurposing Simple Plastic Containers

                Plastic containers are used to package various products- face washes, hand soaps, and gels are a few of many examples. When people empty these plastic containers, their first instinct is to dispose of it immediately. But, what people fail to realize is that these "disposable" plastic containers can be repurposed for several things, saving the Earth and saving you money!
                There are many ways in which you can repurpose plastic containers. I will be focusing on reusing plastic containers for office and stationary purposes. If you're curious how plastic containers can be reused in other areas, you may find the following links useful and informative:
                         http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/07/repurposed-containers-2.html
                         https://www.cubesmart.com/blog/repurposing-storage-containers/

            A few months ago, when I was reorganizing my room, I wanted to find a convenient way in which I could organize my various stationary materials. I had a whole lot of materials- highlighters, pens, pencils, lead, erasers, paperclips, etc- and no proper way I could organize them. I then remembered I had about five Lush containers that I was initially planning to turn into Lush for recycling purposes (and to receive a free face mask). I decided that I could reuse these Lush containers, along with a Method soap bottle and IKEA cups that my mom was planning on throwing away, for my stationary supplies. I cleaned out the containers and simply organized my supplies into each container. These containers now reside in my desk drawers. The best part? Not only do the containers help the environment and make it convenient for me to get out any materials I need, it makes the contents of my drawers look cute! Here are what they look like:

How They Are Organized:

1. Lush Containers: highlighters, assorted pens and markers, and colored pencils.
2. Ikea Cups: whiteboard markers, hole punchers/staple removers/sharpeners, and markers.
3. Small Lush Container: clips and pushpins
4. Method Soap Bottle: paper clips
5. Small Lush Container: sticky notes, tabs, and rubber bands.

So the next time that you are about to throw out a plastic container, think about whether or not you can repurpose it. If not, be sure to recycle that plastic container!

-Priscilla