Repurpose

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   ​Repurpose newspaper by making pots to start seedlings. The paper will break down in soil so transplanting is easy!
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   Fill up an empty squeezable ketchup bottle with pancake batter to make the perfect pancakes without the mess.
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   Egg cartons are great for crafts. Use one as a paint palette or to organize small craft supplies such as paperclips, buttons and sequins.
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   Cover old cardboard boxes in scrap fabric or paper to create stylish storage or gift boxes.
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   Plastic toothbrushes produce a lot of waste! Instead of throwing an old one away use it to scrub in between tiles, around your faucet and hard to reach spots.
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   Get creative and repurpose wine bottles into chic home décor. You can paint them with chalkboard paint, wrap them in fabric or put twinkly lights inside.
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   Put lint from the dryer in a toilet paper roll to make a great fire starter for camping or your fireplace.

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