Today many things end up directly in the trash without the take the time to think about it.
It's a shame, because a lot of things we throw away can be reused.
You do not believe me ? What would you say if I told you that you can reuse business cards, old envelopes and vegetable nets?
Here's our pick of 24 things you can reuse before throwing them away for good:
Use them to pack suits, dresses and nice clothes when you travel. This avoids creases when packing. Remember to keep these cleaning bags out of the reach of children, as they are really dangerous.
When you remove the tub of butter from its packaging to store it, do not throw it away! Place the wrapper in a Tupperware or plastic bag and put it in the fridge. Use this buttered wrapper to grease the cake pan.
Use the blank side of the business card to label boxes and jars. Simply tape the card to the lid or side to see at a glance what's inside.
Cut a corner of the envelope to make a bookmark. Simply drag the end you cut off onto the page you are on. Convenient to pick up your book where you left off. No more dog-eared pages! You can also use the used envelopes to write down your shopping list, put your budget for the week and store the seeds.
You can use cardboard egg cartons to cool your overheated computer, store Christmas balls, organize the inside of your drawers, transport barbecue charcoal while camping, or even organize your fridge. Find more ways to recycle egg cartons here.
Once the tissue box is empty, you can use it as a plastic bag dispenser. Fill the box with plenty of plastic bags and you can take them out one at a time when you need them.
Use them as garbage bags at home, but also to protect a paint tray and store your belongings in the suitcase.
Keep the bread packet clasps to organize power cables, to fix a broken flip-flop, or easily find the end of your scotch.
There are many uses for old newsprint. In particular to clean windows, to make cat litter, to make gift wrap, to protect your dishes during a move. But that's not all ! We've listed 25 uses for your newsprint here.
Plastic trays for strawberries have holes to allow air to pass through. Once empty, use the box as a bubble machine! Dip it in a soap bubble solution and shake it in the air to make bubbles. Kids will love it. You can also recycle them in boxes to store your cupboards.
Once finished, clean it thoroughly with white vinegar. You can now use it to put your homemade cleanser. But also for watering plants.
For example, if you buy potatoes, lemons or oranges in a net, know that you can reuse the nylon net for cleaning in the house and garden. Make a ball of the net and use it as a disposable sponge.
For example, if you buy meat in a tray, you can reuse the polyester tray. Clean it with white vinegar and wrap the tray with foil. Now you can use it as a tray if you offer cakes or dishes to your friends.
Use an old nylon pantyhose to clean your floor. You can also use an old stocking on your vacuum cleaner to find a lost earring. You can also use old tights and stockings for easy dusting, tying plants to stakes, and putting your soaps in the shower.
Use the rolls of toilet paper to store the cables of your electrical appliances, to make firelighters, to make an iPhone stand or to store your rolls of gift paper. It can also be used to wrap your Christmas garlands.
Use lemon or orange peelings to perfume your laundry, to get rid of the smell of tobacco or to perfume your home by throwing them into the fireplace. You can also freeze them to use in recipes that call for lemon or orange zest.
For vegetables, fruits and bulk products, supermarkets often offer to put them in kraft paper bags. Once at home, you don't necessarily know what to do with it. Instead of throwing them away, use them to store your onions, shallots and garlic or roll the bags up to use as a fire starter.
After having cleaned it well, you can transform a milk bottle into a shovel for the garden, for the children to play in the sand or even as a shovel to give dry food to your dog. And if you're creative, here are 18 more ways to recycle plastic bottles.
You also don't know what to do with it? Clean them and use them to put the minced meat before freezing them without sticking. You can also use them to store bread crusts, store leftovers in the freezer, and store half a watermelon.
Banana peels should not go straight to the trash. You can use them to shine shoes and fertilize your plants! But that's not all, discover 8 other uses here.
After opening your bottle of wine, do not throw away the cork. Use it to preserve your fruit longer or to light your barbecue more easily. You will find 15 other ways to reuse corks here.
I used to throw onion skins straight into the trash. Error ! Use it in soups and to fight cramps. Check out 5 more uses for onion skin here.
After drinking your coffee, use the coffee grounds to maintain the pipes, to remove cellulite, and to make a softening shampoo. Find out more uses for coffee grounds here and more especially for girls here.
Pickle juice often ends its life in the sink. It's a shame, because you can use it to tenderize meat, to relieve sunburn, and even to soothe a sore throat. But this is only the beginning ! Check out 16 more ways to use pickle juice here.
