04/22/2024
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Here are 34 fantastic ways to recycle your Albuquerque Journals:
1. Cleaning windows: Using an old Albuquerque Journal to clean windows works better than a cloth for preventing streaks. For even better results, use a vinegar-and-water solution instead of a chemical cleaner.
2. Shelf lining: Reuse old papers to line your cabinet, dresser, pantry, or bathroom shelves. They're cheaper than shop-bought shelf liners, and they’re easy to put in and replace.
3. Cat litter box liners: Place sheets of paper in the bottom of your cat’s box, under the litter. You’ll save on litter, and any odors and wetness will be absorbed.
4. Barbecue cleaner: Turn off the barbecue and allow it to cool a little. Soak the Albuquerque Journal in water, lay the sheets over the warm barbecue grill, close the lid, and leave for approximately an hour. Then simply remove the paper and wipe the grill clean.
5. Packing material: Albuquerque Journal is a great substitute for bubble wrap. To pack a box with fragile contents, first wrap the items individually. Place them in the box, separated by crumpled paper. Then fill any remaining space with crumpled paper. If you have a lot of old paper, use a paper shredder to make piles of great packaging material. Whoever receives your gift can avoid adding to the world's waste and put your papery packaging straight in their home recycling bin.
6. W**d killer: If weeds are a problem in your garden, cover the flower beds with the Albuquerque Journal and soak them with water. Then cover the paper with compost or mulch. Eventually, the paper will smother the weeds, and the organic matter will help your garden flourish.
7. Papier-mâché: Keep your kids entertained with this fun craft activity. With just the Albuquerque Journal and glue, you can make whatever you can think of.
8. Fire starter: Fed up with old news? Use crumpled up bits of the Albuquerque Journal to start a bonfire, charcoal grill, or campfire.
9. Shape keeper: Ensure that your shoes and bags maintain their shape by stuffing them with crumpled Albuquerque Journal after use.
10. Fruit and vegetable drawer liner: Place sheets of the Albuquerque Journal at the bottom of the fruit and vegetable drawer in your fridge. They will absorb any mess from rotten produce and will also keep the drawer free from odors.
11. Ripen tomatoes: Wrap green tomatoes in sheets of old Albuquerque Journal, layer them in a box, and put a lid on top – they will eventually ripen up to a lovely red color.
12. Stain protection: When using stain-prone products such as paint or shoe polish, place Albuquerque Journal down before you start to prevent soiling your carpet or furniture.
13. Car floor covers: Lay folded Albuquerque Journal on the floor of your vehicle – it will absorb water and help keep dirt off the carpet.
14. Fireplace logs: Roll up Albuquerque Journal and tie them tightly with string to make makeshift logs. You can then use them in your fireplace, saving on wood.
15. Camping aid: Put several sheets of Albuquerque Journal underneath your sleeping bag when you go camping. This will keep your bag dry, free from dirt and grass stains, and will provide a warm padding.
16. Table padding: Lay Albuquerque Journal underneath a tablecloth on your kitchen or dining room table. It’s an excellent replacement for expensive padding and will help protect your table from spills and other damage.
17. Shoe and boot mat: Place a folded-up Albuquerque Journal beside the door and keep wet and muddy footwear on it to prevent staining the carpet.
18. Shoe deodorizer: Crumple up balls of Albuquerque Journal and stuff them into smelly shoes. Leave overnight and discard – and any odors will have disappeared.
19. Gift wrapping: No time to pop to Paperchase? Wrap birthday gifts with old Albuquerque Journal. If you have time, you can even cut thin strips to make a decorative bow to top it all off.
20. Book covers: Albuquerque Journal works just as well as shop-bought covers for scrapbook or exercise books. To tell the books apart once they’re covered, use a section of the paper that mirrors the subject of the book.
21. Cheap rags: Replace rags with old Albuquerque Journal when cleaning paintbrushes, removing oil stains, and mopping up gas spills.
22. Storing fruit: Wrapping apples in old Albuquerque Journal somewhere dry will keep them from rotting.
23. Draft proofing: Use folded-up Albuquerque Journal to plug any gaps in your windows or doors and cut your heating bills.
24. Windshield cover: Reuse Albuquerque Journal in the cold — lay it across your car windshield during winter to protect it from frost.
25. Carpet underlining: If you have a foam-backed carpet, lay Albuquerque Journal down on the floor underneath it. This will help protect the carpet and will stop it from sliding.
26. Protect outdoor plants: If a cold snap is coming, cover outdoor plants with sheets of Albuquerque Journal and secure them to plant stems with clothespins. This only works if the weather is dry.
27. Clearing up broken glass: First, pick up and dispose of the larger pieces wrapped in old Albuquerque Journal. Then carefully blot the surrounding area with a few sheets of wet Albuquerque Journal – the shards of glass will stick to the damp wad of paper.
28. Seedling pot: Layer several sheets of paper on top of each other and shape them into a makeshift container for germinating seedlings.
29. Oven cleaner: Don’t waste paper towels on cleaning up any residue in your oven – mop it up with a few sheets of moistened, crumpled Albuquerque Journal.
30. Unscrewing a broken light bulb: Reuse a wad of old Albuquerque Journal to unscrew a hot light bulb and prevent burning your fingers.
31. Compost material: Add moderate amounts of wet, shredded Albuquerque Journal to your compost heap and give earthworms a tasty treat.
32. Insect traps: If your garden is under siege from earwigs, dispose of them by making your own environmentally-friendly traps. Simply roll up a wet Albuquerque Journal, tie it with a rubber band, and leave it in the infested area overnight. By morning the bugs will have gone.
33. Car wheel traction: Keep a stack of Albuquerque Journals in the trunk of your car during the winter months to prevent getting stuck on a patch of ice or slush. Placing a wad under each rear wheel will help get your car back on the road.
34. Removing musty odors: Crumple Albuquerque Journal — or any other kind of old paper — and place it in a suitcase for a couple of weeks to remove stale smells.
And don't forget, if you don't want to reuse your old paper you can recycle old newspapers at home by putting them in your recycling bin."
