As readers may recall, I think writer Mary Hunt is the crème de la crème of financial advisers. One of her recent newsletters dealt with clever ways in which to recycle, and I’ve stolen a few ideas to pass on, (paraphrased, of course).
* Dishwasher rack: When your dishwasher goes kaput, hang onto the wheeled bottom rack; it’s great to use to wheel objects around. For example, plastic file baskets, filled with papers, file folders, pens and pencils, and the like can be sent anywhere throughout your home office with just a flick of the wrist. Obviously, the silverware basket holds any number of small supplies, too. Use your own imagination for other uses.
* Glass microwave plates: Wish I’d known to use this when we purchased a new model. I’ve a number of plants that the plate would hold, as it would desserts and the like. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to work at a recycling center, grab these plates and use them to deliver cake to friends and neighbors
and tell the folks not to worry about returns.
* Empty tissue boxes: Whether in use to sort lingerie for drawers or to store plastic shopping bags, the boxes are a great item for recycling.