So if you are cleaning out, you can still get the catharsis without turning that mass of cases which adds up! Instead, make them someone else's blessing. You won't know unless you check, and you may be pleasantly surprised. Still haven't joined a group like this yet? These groups can be life-changing, because they reframe our ideas of ownership and the "value" of stuff.
Check the Library- Some libraries do need cases for things. Maybe they won't take all of them, but even if some get re-use, you are getting somewhere. If you can't find a way to Re-use, then Recycle. Need to find where you could recycle cases? Check out Earth They have tons of amazing resources and listicles. Game recognizes game and you can look up what options are near you.
You can de-bulk a big chunk of your house by simply getting rid of all those cases. Just don't throw them away- more environmentally-friendly options exist! The Great Donate is on! Can you donate, gift, or recycle 2, items out of your house this year? The average American household has , items in it- who needs that much? No one, but there are lots of people who could use what you have sitting collecting dust.
Check out the Great Donate main page for more suggestions on what to donate and where. Recycle If the cases are broken or they cannot be reused for some reason, there are still other alternatives to throwing them away. There are other centers that we found where you can send in your old DVD cases. There is not charge, but they may ask for a small donation to help cover costs:.
Plastic Recycling, Inc. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN There are plenty of options available to reduce waste by having your DVD cases reused or recycled, rather than just throwing them in the garbage. You may also want to try advertising on social media as some people may need cases even without contents to provide protection for their own loose CDs and DVDs.
Only buy what you need — Do you need another film? Could you use streaming services instead? DVDs and their case are for life — not just for Christmas! Here are a few ideas: Travel set for kids — Put a small game or some lego in the case to create a handy game for long journeys. Checkers, anyone? Chic photo wall — Replace the DVD artwork with your own photos; use several to create a photo wall.
Large dominoes — Turn excess cases into large dominoes; great for garden parties. Click here to get some ideas , such as creating disco balls! Read this next How to Recycle Aerosol Cans. Can You Recycle Styrofoam? Can You Recycle Pizza Boxes? Free Weekly EcoSavers Email. Get the latest deals from eco-friendly and sustainable companies straight to your inbox.
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