10 smart alternative uses for ordinary things(Recycling)

At a time when reusing and recycling is being increasingly promoted,it is imperative that we make maximum utilisation of those unassuming everyday products in our house to reduce waste generation and pollution. Moreover, the expensive lifestyle today demands us to be resourceful.  Here are 10 innovative uses of ordinary household items that are both creative as well as cost effective.

1.Honey:-

According to a study conducted by Imperial College, London in 2016, India has nearly 200 million adults with high blood pressure.Regular consumption of small amounts of honey has been found as beneficial in reducing systolic blood pressure due to the presence of oligosaccharides in it.

2.Toothpaste:-

If you thought that toothpaste is merely for cleaning teeth then you are definitely ignorant.The non gel toothpaste works wonders on stains in kitchen counters and sinks.Use a sponge to gently scrub and then wash it away with water.

3.Cucumber peels:-

Did you know that those cucumber peels that you would normally consider garbage have certain uses too? Cucumber peels are quite effective in reducing the ant population in your home due to alkaloid content in it. Simply keep them where the ants enter and remove them regularly.

4.Lemon juice:

Keep the aluminium shower panels,fixtures and faucets clean and shiny with the help of lemon juice.It is also helpful in cleaning glass and mirrors. Just rub a little lemon juice,leave it for five minutes and then clean it with a damp cloth.

5.String lights:-

Do you have a lot of blank walls in your home? It is time to beautify them using your Diwali string lights,clothespin,wall hooks and photographs to create an enchanting photo wall without any frames.

6.Cans:-
Instead of throwing away the old soda and soup cans and adding to the plastic waste use them as pen or pencil holders.You can paint them, embellish them, wrap them up in colourful tapes,jute ropes, ice cream sticks or fabric to get a cool stationary holder instead of having to buy one.

7.Cartons:-

Have plenty of food cartons at home? Use them to make pretty and quirky bookmarks for your collection of books instead of dog-earing the pages.Just cut them in any shape you want,cover them with some material to prevent any damage and then draw or decorate them with sequins, beads or print and paste some cool quotes.

8.Old bed sheets:-

Old bed sheets are a good alternative to wrapping paper for your gifts. Cut them in the required size,paint or embellish them and finally wrap them up with a ribbon or secure them with safety pins.This makes your gift stand out from the others and also prevents any wastage.

9.Cardboard boxes:-

Upcycle the cardboard boxes that all of us have at home instead of just heaping them in the storage.Utilise them by wrapping them in coloured paper or fabric,labelling them and using them as organisers or storage bins.

10.Newspaper:-

Instead of allowing newspapers to pile up at home,use them to create bags that are light, stylish and also contribute towards a greener earth. You can use the comic strip section,glossy or bright coloured pages.