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:
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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