Category: Reuse

Easter in Britain means family gatherings, roast dinners, and mountains of chocolate. In fact, for 65% of Brits, the word “Easter” brings chocolate to mind first. So, it’s no wonder shops sell around 80 million Easter eggs yearly, with the average child unwrapping eight.

But what happens after the egg hunts end? Piles of chocolate go uneaten, and when the excitement fades, some people throw out their leftovers. However, instead of binning excess chocolate or plastic eggs, you can learn how to put them to good use.

Let’s explore ways to enjoy an eco-friendly Easter by creatively repurposing your eggs.

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Skirting boards, the essential junctions between your walls and floors, protect lower walls from dirt and scuffs and give rooms a polished look. But it’s important to remove them when they’re irreparably damaged, when lifting laminate flooring, or during redecorating.

If you’re considering tackling skirting board removal yourself rather than hiring a professional carpenter or handyperson, you’re in the right place. Our comprehensive, step-by-step guide will walk you through the process from equipment and prep to removal and reuse, ensuring you can confidently remove your skirting boards without damage.

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If you find it challenging to part with T-shirts that have seen better days, rest assured that many other people are cut from the same cloth. Wardrobes and drawers nationwide harbour tops that have remained untouched for years.

Don’t simply consign your old tops to the back of the closet or in the bin. Give your T-shirts a renewed purpose and a fresh lease of life while ensuring they evade landfills.

Let’s explore five creative ways to upcycle a T-shirt.

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The kitchen is the bustling heart of every home and often bears the brunt of daily life.

While traditional kitchen replacements can strain both your finances and the environment, there’s a creative alternative worth exploring: upcycling.

Uncover the art of revitalising your kitchen on a budget —breathing new life into familiar spaces.

Join us as we delve into the why and how of upcycling, offering a sustainable solution for a refreshed culinary haven.

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Jewellery holds sentimental and emotional value for many people. However, with shifting trends, evolving preferences, and the potential for wear and tear, many of us own jewellery that remains overlooked and unworn.

Rather than relegating pieces to the shadows of a jewellery box or sending them to landfill, a more inspired and eco-conscious destiny beckons — the realm of recycling and upcycling.

If you have an unfashionable ring stashed away or a broken pair of sparkly earrings, join us as we uncover the potential of rejuvenating old jewellery.

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Think back to the last party you attended — the chances are it featured foil balloons filled with helium declaring someone’s age or announcing the occasion.

As the UK population becomes increasingly aware of its impact on the environment, items such as balloons are slow to reduce in popularity. In their various guises, balloons have been displayed in celebration of loved ones for decades, so there’s a strong emotional aspect to their use.

As balloons aren’t disappearing off the shelves anytime soon, let’s take a look at why you should reuse them and how to reuse foil balloons to give them another life before landfill.

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A candle’s flickering flame and scent can soothe an anxious mind and trigger a meditative state.

It’s no wonder candles are such a popular purchase for home décor, with their atmospheric low light and rich, relaxing fragrances.

Unfortunately, burning candles results in leftover containers and wax, but there are ways to make your passion for candles environmentally friendlier.

Let’s take a look at how we can reuse and recycle candle wax and jars, and fix a broken candle wick.

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Used coffee grounds are often seen as standard waste and are typically disposed of after they’ve been used to make coffee.

However, there are many ways to reuse coffee grounds. Knowing what you can do with your leftover coffee can free up space in landfills, benefiting the environment.

This blog post will explain what coffee grounds are, examine if you can reuse them to make more coffee, and outline various inventive ways to reuse them for other purposes.

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After reusing or recycling your empty wine bottles, you may be left wondering what you can do with the leftover corks.

Whether you’ve found yourself left with a collection to shift or need inspiration for your next craft project, reusing wine corks is incredibly easy and fun.

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