From Sweater To Scarf, Repurposing Old Sweaters!

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Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

 

As you rearrange your closet and bring your fall clothes to the front, you've probably come across a few of last year's favorites that either don't fit or aren't up to your style standards for this year's fall fashion. But instead of tossing out those old sweaters you used to love, why not turn them into another fall accessory that you can use to keep warm as the temperatures begin to drop? The following is a simple DIY project that you can do to turn your old sweaters into a brand new, one of a kind scarf.

Materials Needed:

• Sweater(s)
• Card stock or cardboard
• Hot glue gun
• Fabric scissors
• Painter's tape

Directions:

1. Attach your piece of card stock or cardboard to your sweater using painter's tape, then cut around the piece to divide your sweater(s) into even square sections.
2. Lay out all of your square pieces in a pattern of your choice, then using your hot glue gun, attach each piece together so that you have one long piece of fabric.
3. To create an infinity scarf, line up the two ends and glue them together the same way you did with the rest of your sections.
4. Lay flat to dry and enjoy!

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How To Reuse Plastic Bottles: DIY Crafts

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

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Reduce, reuse, recycle. How many times have you heard this slogan before? This combination of words, popularly known as the "3 R's," is commonly used to guide people in their recycling efforts. But for now, let's focus on reuse. Recycling is more than just sorting your household items into different bins for disposal; it also includes reusing items that can serve more than one purpose. If you're looking for a little weekend fun, check out these DIY crafts that allow you to reuse and re-purpose any plastic bottle:

1. Food Canister: Collect two plastic bottles to make canisters for rice, beans, noodles, sugar and more. Cut one bottle for the base and one for the cover (the base should be longer than the cover) and then fill with food!

2. Watering Cans: Take any plastic bottle and place holes through the cap using a nail and a hammer. If you want to avoid doing the job yourself, you can place the bottle upside down over your vase; the water will slowly trickle down and keep your plant thriving.

3. Desk Organizer: Plastic bottles are great for making pen holders and desk organizers. All you have to do is cut the upper part of the bottle off and then decorate as preferred!

 4. Bird Feeder: For this craft you will need one plastic bottle and one or two wooden spoons. Start by inserting the spoons through the bottle and then fill your bottle with food. Make sure the holes in your bottle are large enough for the food to slip out onto the spoon.

5. Snack Bowls: Use the bottom half of any plastic bottle for a quick, homemade snack bowl. Cut the bottom part of the bottle off and then use an iron to remove any ridges or sharp edges.

6. Emergency Spoon: If you're in need of a spoon but only have a soda bottle, you're in luck! The round part of your bottle's bottom can easily be turned into a spoon with a little time and careful cutting.

7. Garden Sprinkler: To make a homemade sprinkler, make some holes in the body of a soda bottle using a nail. Then, attach a hose to the bottle's nozzle with duct tape and watch how your garden is quickly nourished!

8. Toilet Paper Holder: Be creative! Cut the bottom part of your bottle to be the same size as the paper roll, and use what's left ofter to act as your cover. After, remove the cap and pull the paper through the hole.

9. Magazine Organizer: If you're home is full of newspapers and magazines, why not get organized? Start by cutting the upper part of your plastic bottle just wide enough that a folded magazine can fit inside. For added creativity, try nailing them to a board that you can hang on your wall.

What will you turn your plastic bottles into? Let us know!

At Boro Wide Recycling, we work to keep our planet safe by providing comprehensive recycling services to commercial and residential customers. Join us in our efforts! Contact us to learn how we can help you in your recycling efforts, and don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news in recycling efforts and eco-friendly tips.