Global Recycling Day 2023


Global Recycling Day began in 2018 to reuse and recycle items that can be recycled. Every March 18th is Global Recycling Day which is a day to be conscious of what goes in the trash and what can be reused. For example, glass cannot be recycled, and most spice jars are made of glass. Therefore, you can reuse your empty spice glass jars for your everyday items such as buttons, loose change, toothpicks, sugar, and other items. Additionally, you can reuse those small spice glass jars for keeping your leftover dental floss picks in your bathroom cabinet.

The possibilities of re-using your empty spice glass jars are endless. Also, you can use leftover instant coffee to refill one of your empty spice jars. You can take the leftover coffee to your work and make your coffee when you are on your break. Refill the spice jar with sugar and use it for hosting your tea or coffee parties at home with your family. All you will need is soap and water to wash the empty glass jar.

If you have a hard time removing the residue from the labels, you can use nail polish remover and a cleaning sponge to remove the residue from the label. Then, wash the empty spice jar with soap and water. Let the empty spice jars air dry before refilling them with your items. Another way is to use vinegar and soap to remove the label residue from the old spice jars. After that, you can use your empty spice jars for planting small plants or for decorating your room with small plants.

Other glass items can also be re-used for gardening purposes, sewing, and for other hobbies that require small items. This day is a learning day for younger generations so they can learn the importance of recycling. It is also a reminder for older generations to be considerate of the resources and materials that are used every day for our hobbies, cooking, and our self-care days. As well as being watchful of what goes in landfills and the oceans. The United Nations acknowledges Global Recycling Day.

Recycling and re-using items saves money and can prevent pollution. Make recycling a fun activity for the entire family. Your older children can participate in making craft projects with reusable items. Furthermore, your children can paint glass items, tin cans, and other disposable items for their craft projects. Here are links from other websites for upcycling items and re-using spice jars. 

 

 

How to Repurpose Spice Jars-Turning the Clock Back-Turning Clock Back:

How to Repurpose Spice Jars - Turning the Clock Back (turningclockback.com)


About-Global Recycling Day:

About - Global Recycling Day


What to Do with Old Spice Jars-Find Out Now!-Upgraded Home:

What To Do With Old Spice Jars? (Find Out Now!) – Upgraded Home


30 Easy Recycled Crafts for Kids-Fun Recycled DIY Projects for Kids-Good House Keeping:

30 Easy Recycled Crafts for Kids - Fun Recycled DIY Projects for Kids (goodhousekeeping.com)


How to Remove Labels from Glass Jars-Jar & Can:

How to Remove Labels from Glass Jars - Jar & Can (jarandcan.com)





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