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The Things Some Things Are Made Of

The Things Some Things Are Made Of

Working and living with recycling and eco-friendly products often brings with it some surprises and it never ceases to amaze me the resourcefulness of some people when it comes to reclaiming recycled material for manufacture of new products.

We have got so used to many of our household items being manufactured from that twentieth century ‘miracle material’ plastic, that we often don’t realise how much of this non-biodegradable material is still around. And now many of us are trying to move away from plastics, the alternatives are coming from some wonderful quarters.

We are used to seeing recycled plastics and paper, and its no wonder as there is such an abundance of it. But there is an abundance of other materials too and making use of those is proving a great challenge.

Car tyres have for decades been an environmental problem. Many tyres are remoulded but there is a limit to how many remoulded tyres people will buy and as a consequence there is a huge glut of tyres up and down the country.

There are many eco-friendly manufacturers that are attempting to make use of this unwanted rubber with some interesting an innovative results, the hardback notebook made from recycled car tyres is my particular favourite.

Other items that are environmental hazards are also being used in the manufacture of some fantastic products. Those little plastic cups that contain awful tasting coffee from machines, may be useful for a quick cuppa at work or in a public building but they don’t biodegrade and accumulate in landfills all over the globe.

A clock made from recycled plastic cups is a great example of what can be done with these little plastic cups. ‘Making good Use of The Things That We Find’, may have been the motto of the Wombles but … READ MORE

Jon Harrison by — November 30, 2019 in Home Goods Store Website
The Top 5 Recycled Products For the Home

The Top 5 Recycled Products For the Home

Recycling has become all the rage these days. Some people like to venture into recycle as a means of making their home a little more “green.” Others may do so as a means of saving money. Others just do it for really no reason other than they know it is the right thing to do. The key here is that recycled products have a great many benefits associated with them. For those wondering what type of recycled products would greatly benefit one’s home, here is a look at the top five recycled products any and all homes would benefit from:

Glassware: Okay, some people might think about the idea of ​​buying plates and dishes made from recycled materials to be a little minimalist. But, look like this: You have to buy these items for the house at some point. Why not buy things that have been recycled properly. Why contribute to the depletion of natural resources by buying products that have not been recycled – including plates and plates!

Glass products: Glass is usually recycled and that is why products made from recycled glass appear in people’s homes with more frequency. Why not add recycled drinking glasses and bottles to your collection of recycled plates and dishes? And, in this case, when you have a new window installed at home, why not insist that the window is made from recycled glass?

Paper Products: Do you work outside the home or need to use your computer to make many prints and / or copies? If so, it would be better to look towards purchasing recycled paper. Waste paper is often considered one of the biggest abuses of products that can be effectively recycled. Therefore, it is highly recommended to buy recycled paper when you need to replace paper in your home … READ MORE

Jon Harrison by — November 11, 2019 in Deal Websites