Ten Recycling Tips for Corks
Ten Recycling Tips for Corks: A Recycle Program
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Create a pour spout for cooking oil bottles. Find a cork that fits. Then, cut 1/4" wedge down the length. Slip the cork into the neck to slow oil flow. This is a chefs' trick and it works.
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Have a Tuscan theme party and use corks as card holders. Slit a cork or tie three corks together for holders. They don't even need to be the same size.
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Put corks on the end of sharp points such as tacks and ice picks in junk drawers.
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Create craft stamps. Cut designs with an exacto knife. Or, shape corks into stars, circles or hearts. Then, dip in paint or ink. To clean, soak one hour 1-3 parts rubbing alcohol and water.
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Keep corks in your jewelry box. When you lose earring backs, snip off a piece for replacement.
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Use corks for knitting needle tips when they aren't in use. No more losing a stitch plus nothing gets poked.
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For Little League season, burn the end of a cork and let cool. Then, rub the singed end under eyes to keep down glare while on the field.
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Pulverize corks in a food processor to add to potting soil for houseplants. They help prevent water evaporation.
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Poke holes through corks and string together to decorate a wine-themed Christmas tree. Or, add them to strings of lights for parties.
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Slice cork ends for furniture legs. Add a drop of glue and stick onto the bottom of the leg. They protect hardwood floors when furniture is moved. Cork slices also stabilize wobbly tables.
Ten Recycling Tips for Corks: A Recycle Program
There are many uses for corks. You and your kids can have a lot of fun with with these ten recycling tips.
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Source:
Author's Own Experience Recycling Corks
First, Jennifer Joseph
Ten Recycling Tips for Corks: A Recycle Program copyright 2009.
Published by Deborah Oakes, NPS
Certified National Product Specialist, Author: "H1N1 Threat Reduced Using Natural Healthcare" and "Home & Hearth Recipes." View profile
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6 Comments
Post a CommentWhat if your push the cork into the bottle and can't get it out?
At first I thought you were kidding... I mean - Recycle Corks? But this article, as the slang goes, ROCKS!
Fun!
cool job!!!!!
Ten Recycling Tips for Corks has some great tips-thanks!!!!
I like the idea of using corks in potting soil. Good plan!