Repurposing old household items is a good way to reduce waste and avoid making new purchases. This week's tips, then, are about reusing everyday items to smarten up your home.
Tip #2: How to reuse glass jars
With concerns over the levels of BPA in some plastics, storing leftovers in reused plastic containers is a concern. Glass, on the other hand, is a safe, multifunctional, and reusable alternative. Good not only for storing last night's dinner, glass jars make excellent vases, storage containers for bulk ingredients , even to-go drinking cups if you add the lid. Smaller jars, like those for baby food, can help organize your toolbox; use 'em to store nuts, bolts, and nails. Empty jars can also become vessels for homemade gifts : Just layer with baking ingredients, sweets, or homemade treats.
Tip #2: How to reuse glass jars
With concerns over the levels of BPA in some plastics, storing leftovers in reused plastic containers is a concern. Glass, on the other hand, is a safe, multifunctional, and reusable alternative. Good not only for storing last night's dinner, glass jars make excellent vases, storage containers for bulk ingredients , even to-go drinking cups if you add the lid. Smaller jars, like those for baby food, can help organize your toolbox; use 'em to store nuts, bolts, and nails. Empty jars can also become vessels for homemade gifts : Just layer with baking ingredients, sweets, or homemade treats.
Tell us: How do you reuse your old glass jars?