ECO TIP OF THE WEEK

REPURPOSE A BROKEN OBJECT If someone at home accidentally breaks a treasured possession—like a ceramic vase or a favorite coffee mug—see if you can try to fix it instead of throwing it away. (Talk to an adult before you attempt to make any repairs.) If the item can’t be repaired for its intended use, consider other ways you might repurpose it instead of sending it to a landfill. For example, a tall vase with a crack in it can be used to hold paintbrushes. Chipped cups or mugs with broken handles can become a place to put pens, makeup brushes, or metal straws. A picture frame with missing glass can be turned into a jewelry holder if you string a few pieces of wire from one side to the other.…

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