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Recycling and Reusing Tips

You can stretch your monthly budget simply by reusing and recycling many items you would normally just throw away. Our readers have shared some of their favorite tips for saving money by recycling and reusing common household products.
Bulk Boxes
Here are some tips to help you save money by reusing heavy-duty, bulk boxes.
Homemade Postcards
You can save money by reusing cards and making your own, homemade postcards.
Organize With Used Boxes
Here's a great tip for organizing your home with used boxes.
Plastic Storage Containers
Save money by reusing plastic storage containers. Here's how.
Recycle Cans
Let your kids make some extra money by recycling cans.
Recycle Leftover Soap
I always hate throwing away those leftover scraps of soap. Here's a great way to get more use out of leftover soap pieces.
Recycle Old Clothes
Don't throw out those old stained or torn clothes; make them new again instead.
Refill Soap Bottles
Save money by refilling your fancy gift soap bottles. Here's how.
Reuse Baby Wipe Containers
Here are some great ways to save money by reusing old baby wipe containers.
Reuse Beauty Product Containers
This tip is a little bit sneaky, but here's a way to save money on expensive beauty products.
Reuse Coffee Filter
You can reuse coffee filters if you run out or if you want to save a little money.
Reuse Dryer Sheet
Dryer sheets have many uses beyond softening clothes. Here are some ways to reuse dryer sheets.
Reuse Old Baby Bottles
I really like this money saving tip for reusing old baby bottles.
Reuse Paper Bags
Here's a simple tip for saving money by reusing paper bags.
Reuse Paper Grocery Bags
Save money by reusing your paper grocery bags in your garden.
Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags
These tips save money by putting those plastic grocery bags to use.
Reuse Plastic Ice Cream Cups
Here are some ideas for reusing those small, plastic ice cream cups.
Revive a Beanbag Chair
Here's a tip on how to revive an old beanbag chair.
Save Money on Envelopes
Here are various tips for using and reusing envelopes.
Wash Baggies
This tip isn't for everybody, but if you really want to save every cent, then this tip for washing baggies will help.

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