40 Things You Don’t Have To Throw Away

Some of these lifehack-slash-DIYs are simpler than others, but all of them save good things from a trip to the landfill. And no, mason jars aren’t on this list.

1. Shoe Boxes

1. Shoe Boxes

One word: Robots. Directions -- pretty simple to follow -- here.

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2. Old Candle Jars

2. Old Candle Jars

Maybe you've seen this on Pinterest, but never bothered to find the source. Here's one of the many tutorials out there. Now you just have to finish burning a candle.

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3. Altoids Tins

3. Altoids Tins

So there are dozens of things you can do with those little aluminum boxes, including decoupage. It's a cute way to store buttons, or disguise contraband. Directions here.

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Altoids Sours Tins ...if you have them around.

Altoids Sours Tins ...if you have them around.

Now you can heat up a cup of old coffee with the help of discontinued candy. Maybe you could grill a burger, over time -- learn how to do it here.

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