| The "green" movement is in full swing, and many | | | | recipient. Square containers are especially good for |
| people are thinking twice before they toss | | | | holding gifts because they're as easy as regular |
| anything in the trash. People are constantly finding | | | | gift boxes to wrap, and small containers are |
| ways to reuse and recycle old items in order to | | | | lightweight and easy to handle. |
| keep them out of landfills - and possibly help out | | | | Move Your Plastic Containers to the Garage |
| someone in need - and you can do the same with | | | | You might be in the market for new plastic |
| your old plastic containers. | | | | containers, but that doesn't always mean you |
| Before you start shopping for new plastic | | | | have to get rid of your old ones. Actually, several |
| containers, check out the five ways you can | | | | spaces throughout your house - such as your |
| reuse and recycle your old containers below. | | | | basement, your garage, and your attic - might be |
| Donate Your Old Plastic Containers | | | | screaming for a little help with organization and |
| There are several ways you can donate your old | | | | your old containers can provide just that. |
| containers: | | | | Give Your Plastic Container a Face Lift |
| - If you're a business owner who's looking to | | | | If you don't have any family or friends who could |
| purchase new wholesale plastic containers, | | | | use the plastic containers and you can't think of |
| chances are you might know another business | | | | anything you could organize with them, you still |
| owner who could use your old containers. | | | | don't have to toss them in the trash. Clear plastic |
| - Charities like your local Salvation Army or | | | | containers offer many possibilities when it comes |
| Goodwill can use plastic containers to better | | | | to crafts! For example, you could decorate your |
| organize their merchandise. | | | | container using nontoxic art supplies and begin |
| - If you or someone in your family belongs to a | | | | reusing it as a food scoop for your pet's dry |
| sports team, special interest club, or religious | | | | food. This kind of project works especially well |
| organization, your containers might come in handy | | | | when you use containers with handgrips. |
| the next time a fundraiser rolls around. | | | | Bring Your Old Plastic Containers to a Recycling |
| Plastic Containers Make Great Gifts | | | | Center |
| If your container is still in pretty good shape, | | | | Reusing your containers, or donating them to |
| consider using it as a gift box the next time you | | | | someone who can use them, is great; however, if |
| have a birthday, anniversary, or holiday gift to | | | | those aren't options for you, you can always bring |
| give. Traditional cardboard gift boxes have their | | | | your plastic containers to your local recycling |
| uses, but many people damage them when | | | | center. Be sure to check the bottom of your |
| they're opening the gift or toss them in the trash | | | | container for a recycling code; if there is no code |
| because they don't have room to store them until | | | | or you're unsure about whether you can even |
| they can reuse them. | | | | recycle your particular kind of container, make |
| Plastic containers, on the other hand, are durable | | | | sure you call your recycling center for details. |
| and present a world of storage possibilities to the | | | | |