Birdseed, the Ace Aubuchon’s Hardware Store brand bags of wild birdseed are thick plastic, and some have a handle. I figure using the handles on a canvas tote will be nice. The holes where the closure thread was is a bonus. I plan to weave the plastic bag material into a ground and seat mat that’s easy to clean.
A recent package is a thick brown paper from Amazon. I don’t have a use in mind, but I know there will be one. First off, thinking its a cool paper for a pinecone bunting.
Saving package materials happens in waves. Most ends up in the recycle bin. More than once I’ve used a saved weird piece of styrofoam. Ya never know what might come in handy.
Do you save package materials to repurpose?
I'm kind of like that too. I save it till I have a lot and then -- out!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteThat is a good practice.
There’s nothing like a surge of creativity staring at a bunch of fun materials.
May
We recycle/repurpose a lot of items.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteThe recycle and repurpose process is one of the best in a century.
May
I always save the paper from Amazon packaging-they use a lot, and it's great for art stuff.
ReplyDeleteDebra,
DeleteArt stuff from the brown packing paper is fantastic!
May
I always save packing peanuts and bubble wrap...and brown wrapping paper until I'm snowed under with it and have to downsize my stash.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteThe packing materials sometimes are sought after by folks. The local Front Porch Forum has requests sometimes. I’ve given away some big pieces of cardboard that way.
May
I recycle and repurpose packing materials depending on whether or not I have a re-use. Tissue like paper and/or bubblewrap is useful for storing glassware or packaging items sold online. Cardboard is good for mailing photos, lining wire shelves or using as photo frame backing.
ReplyDeleteBeatrice,
DeleteLining wire shelves, I can use that tip this week. Thank you
Folks around here use cardboard in their gardens. I’m not sure how it works though.
May