25 Awesome Hacks for Recycling

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Water Bottle Bike Fender

This DIY bicycle fender is guaranteed to keep the mud away.

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Bread Tab Cord Labels

Think about this useful hack the next time you finish off a loaf of bread.

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Nintendo Controller Ipod Case

Ipod Shuffles don't need to be seen while in use, so create a stylish case out of an old controller like this.

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Zippo Lighter USB Drive

Broken Zippo lighters make durable enclosures for thumb drives.

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Contact Lens Pill Case

Switched back to glasses? Use that contact lens case to carry around the aspirin you'll need when you get a migraine from leaving your frames at home.

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"Butter Pen"

You know that empty deodorant stick you were going to throw away? Why not wash it out, melt some butter into it, and put it in the fridge for a new roll-on buttering device?

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Chopstick Tablet Stylus

After Chinese take-out, save those chopsticks. Add some conductive foam (chances are there is some in a package you just opened), and say goodbye to fingerprints on your IPad.

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Laptop Cooling Risers

Save your soda bottle tops and use them to prop up your laptop. It creates space under the computer allowing air to circulate and cool your system, saving your lap from 3rd degree burns.

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Dryer Lint Fire Starter

The most useless matter on the planet isn't so useless after all. Take some dryer lint, tie it with floss, dip it in candle wax, and place it in an egg carton for a great fire starter.

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Rainproof Bike Mount

This would come in handy if you're using your cell phone as a GPS device while exercising.

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Tape Dispenser Earbud Storage

Save yourself some frustration. Your cables and headphones will never get tangled again.

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Milk Jug Storm Trooper Helmet

It's labeled as a kid craft, but who are they fooling?

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Brass Instrument Phone Amplifiers

Got an old trumpet lying around? This hack puts it to work and delivers awesome sound from your cell phone speaker.

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Computer Mailbox

From email to snail mail: Nail that old tower to a post to collect your bills and unwanted credit card offers.

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Cell Phone Stand

You're too old to use them as pretend tables for your toys, but those pizza box stands are perfect for propping up your cell phone.

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Circuit Board Wallet

Crack open that broken computer and copy this hack for a brand new (very cool) wallet.

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Mini Fridge Entertainment Center

A broken mini-fridge doesn't have to sit in a landfill. Unplug it and use it as a television stand and entertainment system for your games and movies.

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Cardboard Cell Phone Holder

Outlets are usually too far away from furniture. Instead of putting your expensive metal phone on the ground, make this crafty holder using only a piece of cardboard.

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Amphibious Bicycle

Every office building has those huge water dispensers. Grab some and attach them to your bicycle to survive the next flood.

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Camera Lens Case

A good piece of glass is pricey so treat it with caution.

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Bike Chain Chandeliers

Bike chains are usually among the first parts to be tossed from a bike when they get old. This is a much better idea.

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Beer Bottle Drinking Glasses

If you're in college, this means a brand new set of drinking glasses every week.

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Piano Bookshelf

Did you break your vintage upright piano again and you're sick of paying the repair man? We can relate. Don't toss it to the curb, just gut it, saw off the legs, and make a new bookcase.

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iMac Aquarium

These aquarium hacks keep your once beautiful iMac looking great and out of the trash.

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Altoids Tin BBQ Grill

This is beyond awesome! The ladies will love you on the next camping trip with this hack.

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