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5 Ways to Reuse Cans

If you drink a lot of canned soda, you may be able to do more with your leftover cans than toss them in the recycling bin. If, for some reason, you don’t recycle, then these are definite ways you should reuse cans so they don’t wind up in the landfill.

By: Kristie Lorette
Category: Fashion
Posted: Feb 04, 2010
Updated: Feb 04, 2010
Views: 61


If you drink a lot of canned soda, you may be able to do more with your leftover cans than toss them in the recycling bin. If, for some reason, you don’t recycle, then these are definite ways you should reuse cans so they don’t wind up in the landfill.

Belt It

With the tabs from soda cans and some string, you can create a retro belt. Check out the
pattern and instructions on how to make your retro belt at Budget Living Magazine.

Make a Money Holder

You can turn two aluminum cans and packaging or duct tape into a wallet. You’ll also need a pair of scissors, a felt tip pen and some sandpaper. Check out the pattern for this rad and probably indestructible wallet.

Holiday Ornaments

No need to spend money on Christmas tree ornaments. Start to save your aluminum cans around the holidays and create your own festive tree decorations. Refer to the Little House in the Suburbs details to see how to create your own ornaments.

Jewelry

Several different pieces of jewelry can be transformed from aluminum cans. Here is a pattern for earrings that are made from aluminum cans, kitchen shears, jump rings, earring hooks, acrylic paints and finish varnish.

Fashionable Purse

No outfit is complete for a lady without a handbag. The soda can purse is sure to turn many heads. Women and men alike will probably inquire as to where you bought such a treasure.

About Author

Copywriter and marketing consultant, Kristie Lorette, is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses create copy and marketing pieces that sizzle, motivate, and sell. It is through her over 14 years of experience working in various roles of marketing, financial services, real estate, and event planning, where Kristie developed her widespread expertise in advanced business and marketing strategies and communications. Kristie earned her BS in marketing and BS in multinational business from Florida State University, and her MBA from Nova Southeastern University. For more information, visit www.studiokwriting.com

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