#Repurpose

[gaylienz]

The 7 R’s of Sustainability:

Did you know that ‘recycling’ is step 6 of the 7 Rs of sustainability? The other R’s are just as important even if they are often forgotten.

Rethink- Do I really need to buy this? The point of this step is to stop and think.

Refuse- Does this product damage the environment? If so, refuse to spend your money on it. i.e. single use plastics, harsh chemicals

Reduce- How much of this do I really need? Buy less! Buy in bulk when you can as it often equals less packaging to throw out.

Reuse- Can I use this product again? Can I fix what I have so that I don’t need to buy something new? Reuse that plastic water bottle a few times. And instead of buying new, try thrift shopping, flea markets, yard sales etc.

Repurpose- Unlimited creativity! Does this item have another use? i.e. old torn clothes can be rags or plastic cups can be planters.

Recycle- Can I recycle this? Not everything can be. There are also some important steps to making sure your recycling is done properly. If unsure, look up local recycling regulations.

Rot- Can I compost this? Food waste, yard clippings, newspapers and many other items can be composted instead of being tossed in the trash. Composting is surprisingly simple and helps reduce harmful greenhouse gasses from entering the atmosphere.

What is the point of the R’s? The number one benefit of the 7 R’s are the reduction of the amount of waste sent to incinerators and landfills. The EPA website provides a lot of useful information. Other benefits that we can reap from implementing these concepts in our life are (as listed on the EPA website): • Prevents pollution caused by reducing the need to harvest new raw materials • Saves energy from not making a new product • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change • Helps sustain the environment and natural resources for future generations • Saves money from processing our waste • Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials • Helps create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States

https://www.northglenn.org/government/departments/public_works/trash/recycling.php https://www.nrdc.org/stories/composting-101 https://www.epa.gov/recycle https://www.northglenn.org/Recycling%20Article.pdf

[nowhereman1966]

Over & Over - Complete Version!

(Look Outside belongs to Francis Coulombe, Mushroom Oasis belongs to DeersphereStudios, Repurpose belongs to ResidentialRabbit/Eros, Slay The Princess belongs to Black Tabby Games, Moondrop And Sundew belongs to ObsessedGames505, Pine Point: Insomniac belongs to Zeddyzi, Don't Toy With Me by Karmic Punishment, Turtle head: Unmasked by Meatpie, Lift Your Spirits by DeersphereStudios, Cemetery Mary by Arcadekitten, and Astronought by DeersphereStudios. Over & Over by Rio Romeo.)

[day-nish]

I just really think Cheri should be allowed to get a good couple hits in on Dominion for free

[repurposting]

ilikemenderman

[millionmovieproject]

Austin Community College in Austin, TX

MORE. OF. THIS.

[benttreedesignco]

The Sandbar ~

[tiktok-singularity]

An ear of corn made from a can of seltzer by @ Alexis.Berger (instagram)

[rui-drawsbox]

comm for @ tedzorz on twt ⸜(ˊᗜˋ)⸝!!

[splumph]

[nowhereman1966]

Invincible War but something isn't right...

(Also, yes, I know, there's an entire row not used here. I got frustrated with the edit and just decided to cap it off here.

All characters depicted here belong to their respective creators, not me. Original image used as reference below.)

[day-nish]

Heeeeey~ Back on my Repurpose bs, have my player taking a walk with Cheri! Late post but yaaaaaaaaay!

[repurposting]

you not rockin wit me⁉️

// so sorry for the lull in activity, real life stuff is kicking my ass 🔨🔨🔨

[solarpunkbusiness]

17-year-old Zabeer Zarif Akhter earned a coveted spot in The Stockholm Junior Water Prize — an international competition hosted by the Stockholm International Water Institute in Sweden. In the competition, students from ages 15 to 20 are tasked with developing research projects and building inventions that tackle the world’s leading water challenges, including pollution, drought, and water scarcity. 

Akhter’s focus? Contamination. 

In his home country of Bangladesh, a shocking ​​49% of the country’s drinking well water has unsafe limits of carcinogenic arsenic, which can cause skin lesions and cancer in the bladder and the lungs. Climate change has worsened the water contamination crisis, with an uptick in cyclones and torrential monsoons causing devastating floods throughout the country. 

Akhter invented a first-of-its-kind water purification system that uses ultraviolet radiation and plasma sterilization to remove pathogens like E. coli, TC toxins, and Fd bacteriophage from the water. 

Remarkably, the water purifier is made entirely from electronic waste including recycled laptop batteries, damaged circuit boards, abandoned driver motors, and even parts from an old TV.

[blanktrouser]

Oh honey, pick a struggle 😔