Tons of stuff we get with other products — from glass jars to silica packets — can have a second life around the house.
It'll almost always be cheaper and easier to reuse your old stuff than to go out and buy new things you don't need.
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How To Start
Clean out your old glass jars and repurpose them into other things, like new food containers, planters, or even homemade candles.
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What Comes Next
Experiment with new uses for goods destined for the trash, like silica gel packets. These are great for absorbing moisture and freshening up smelly shoes.
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