Reuse Me: CDs
CDs, DVDs, and computer discs can contribute to household clutter. Sometimes you have to take a hard look and be honest: How often do you really watch "Almost Famous"? And if the songs are not on your MP3 player, will you really miss those CDs? You can always donate them to the library or thrift shops or try to sell them. But here are some other ways to help thin out those piles:
• Coasters: eHow, Scrapdash and design*sponge are just a few of the many tutorials out there.
• Relfectors: Many sites suggest using the CDs as reflectors on your bike or mailbox. They can also be used in the garden to scare away birds.
• Art: Break up the CDs to create mosaics or this cool light catcher by Planet Green
• More: Interbent has 22 ways to reuse CDs, including an iPod doc and disco ball.
Now it's your turn. Have done anything cools with old CDs? Leave a comment below. (AP photo)
Comments
(I'm pretty sure this is a generational thing, but I don't have all that many CDs.)
In Upper Hunt Valley, above the Hunt Valley Mall (or whatever it's called now) York Road narrows down to barely 2 lanes (feels more like a lane and 3/4) while it does a twisty thing. A house that sits very, very close to the road - I suspect it pre-dates cars - has cds swinging from it's bushes. Looks like and attempt to reflect headlights back at motorists.
Posted by: Eve | September 11, 2009 8:48 AM
I love the new Reuse me category of B'more Green. I look forward to your future posts and ideas.
Posted by: Baltidome | September 11, 2009 10:32 AM