Greetings!
The average American
produces about 30 pounds of garbage per week. SustainLane community members,
we'll wager, produce a bit less due in part to their ingenuity when it comes to making something "useless" in to something useful. Here are some of your tips and ideas for turning trash into treasure.
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TURNING USELESS INTO USEFUL
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 This summer, SustainLane challenged its community members to share
all the best ways to re-use commonly thrown out household items. Check out some of our favorite entries:
Click to read the contest entry highlights...
Even though the contest is closed, we'd still love to hear from you. Post your "useless into useful" ideas on SustainLane.com.
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SUSTAINLANERS REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE
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 When David K. wanted to get rid of some stuff, he used Freecycle: "I
couldn't believe how quickly people responded to my ad - my stuff was
claimed in 5 minutes and gone in ..." read more.
 Michael O. calls the Trash to Treasure Creative Re-Use Center "an absolutely phenomenal resource for teachers, students and
artists. They provide not only the materials for creative re-use, but
workshops, contests, art galley shows and..." read more.
 Poonam G. says the movie The Story of Stuff "cleared up a lot of questions I had about environmental responsibility and what sustainability really means..." read more.
Joy S. wasn't wowed by BioBag compostable food bags: "They're far too porous to place in a kitchen trash bin. My roommate was so sick of the smell we had to..." read more.
Find more products to help you live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle on SustainLane.com!
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HOW TO TRANSFORM WHAT YOU NORMALLY TOSS
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 25 Things to do with Used Corks
If you love your vino, you probably go through quite a few corks. Find out ways to reuse them, including one way to make a quick buck.
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Is the US economy really in the dumps?
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 Is the landfill a good gauge for the state of our economy? Some say you can tell the economy's in the dumps based on what people are -- or aren't -- putting out on the curb each week. Here are some fast facts on trash:
- Since 2007, trash volumes have decreased by 20 to 30 percent in some places
- Every year about 1 million cell phones are thrown away
- Americans toss out 7 million tons of clothing and footwear annually
Get more facts on trash...
Join the conversation now on SustainLane.com.
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HOW LAST YEAR'S PHONE BOOKS CAN KEEP YOU FIT
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 Cris B. discovered that one secret to keeping in shape is found in old phone books. It's called the "Elephant Trunk Yoga Pose," and this instructional video teaches you how to do it.
Watch the video now...
Review this yoga pose on SustainLane.com now!
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'CLOSE THE LOOP' WITH YOUR BIKE PARTS
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 Who says a spent bicycle tire is worthless? Instead of junking your worn out inner tubes, use them to secure items on your bike rack. Abby G. shares a trick she learned in the Peace Corps...
Make an inner tube bike rack now...
Do you have any cycling D-I-Y's that use recycled materials? Share your tips and tricks on SustainLane.com now!
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GROW SPROUTS USING OLD NYLONS
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 Most women have experienced a run in their hosiery, but that doesn't spell out a one-way ticket to the trash. Aryn R. shares her tip on growing healthy, nutritious sprouts using unwearable nylons.
Start growing sprouts today...
Do you have a unique way to reuse old clothes? Share your ideas on SustainLane.com now!
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