Recycle What? Unusual Things You Can Recycle

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When you think of recyclable items, you probably think of the usual plastics, cans, bottles and paper. Since these are the materials that people most associate with recycling, it's not surprising that the majority of items that end up in the recycling bin are made up of them. But have you ever thought about all those other odd items that seem to be labeled as "definitely trash?" Well, it turns out that often, a lot of the items we assume to be trash can actually be recycled. The following is a list of unusual items that can and should be recycled:

• Gym Shoes: We've all worn a pair of shoes until they fell off our feet - but what did you do with them after that? Major corporations like Nike will actually grind your old shoes into a rubber like material that can be used to create tracks and athletic sneakers.
• Crayons: When a crayon is worn out it's garbage, right? Wrong! You can easily recycle crayons by turning them into a project of their own. Consider melting old crayons onto a canvas and create your very own abstract piece of art.
• Keys: If you've got keys from an old house or car, don't let them build up in your junk drawer; recycle them! Since keys are made of metal they should be recycled anyway, so either send them to your local recycling center or look for a local charity that might be accepting old keys.
• Wine Corks: After you finish your next bottle of wine, keep the cork and make sure to send it in for recycling. In fact, organizations like recork.org will actually collect your corks and turn them into new shoe soles.

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