Where to throw away polystyrene
It generally goes in the plastic bin. But if it's soiled with paint or glue, it should go in the general waste bin.
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Clothes and sofas made from apple scraps
The material that is created through recycling is called apple skin.
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What can you do with paper cups?
Baskets, place cards, cake or ice molds. And even pen holders and plant containers.
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Anna Bullus, the English designer who invented a line of products from recycled chewing gum
It all starts with a container that allows for recycling. From there, the waste is processed and becomes keychains, coffee mugs, glasses, shoes, and boots.
Precious Plastic: Machines for Recycling Plastic at Home
It's called Precious Plastic, and was patented by Dutch designer Dave Hakkens. It can also be made DIY. Recycled plastic can be used to make bottles and designer objects.
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Old tennis rackets: with creative recycling they can have a new life.
Curious wall decorations and chalkboards to hang in the kitchen. Also available are paintings and even bottle openers.
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Various types of boxes made from egg cartons
But also centerpieces, garlands and decorations for mirrors
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What can you do with old floppy disks?
Document holders and pen holders. But also storage boxes and plant pots.
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In Singapore, not a single drop of water is wasted.
Both rainwater and wastewater are recovered. Despite not having any springs, it hasn't had a single day of water shortages.
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What to do with nail polish you no longer use
Color shoes, mugs, and necklaces. You can also use it to add a touch of originality to your sunglasses.
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How to reuse old cushions
Chair and sofa covers, picnic mats, and quilts. And even a clothes bag.
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DueDiLatte: clothes made with expired milk
Instead of ending up in the trash, it becomes a natural fiber. For fabrics, yarns, and t-shirts.
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How to make your own natural nail polish
Oil-based raw materials: olive, almond, or coconut. Or even henna. Natural nail polish doesn't last as long as chemical polish, but it has no side effects.
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House cleaning that can be done with coarse salt
From floors to laundry. It also helps remove stains from clothing.
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One in ten schools in Italy does not have a heating system.
In Campania and Calabria, 70 percent of schools declare they have functioning heating.
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Charity and Solidarity Patrol: Volunteers patrol Milan's streets to distribute food and clothing.
Four nights a week, especially during the winter, they drive around with a camper loaded with essential supplies. And before distributing them, they listen to the stories of the homeless.
How to make natural soap with ash lye
These are the essential ingredients to add: olive oil, rice starch, and some scented essences of your choice. The soap must age for 40 days before being used.
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The 20 most visited museums in the world: none are Italian.
Yet the country is home to 60-70 percent of the world's artistic heritage, with over 6 museums. Italy has chosen to focus on "hit-and-run" tourism rather than museums.
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How to keep your house warm in winter naturally
Heating isn't the only thing, and you don't have to crank up the boiler to keep the cold at bay. A few tricks can help you get the right temperature without overdoing it or wasting it.
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How to recycle garden tools
The rake becomes a tool holder, the watering can becomes a flowerpot. And the old shovel transforms into a designer lamp.
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