The World Environmental Organization has made available a recycling database that provides advice on how to extend the life of pretty much any household item you can think of. Given our economic circumstances, this could be useful for saving more than the environment.

A couple of Warm Home Cool Planet’s favorites:

.Baseball Bats:
• Use for a plant support.
• Keep in bedroom in case of an intruder.

Hairdryer:
• Cut off electrical cord and let kids use for Dress-Up.
• Let children use as a space laser.

Washing Machine:
• Detach glass bubble from door of front-loading washing machine, wash thoroughly and use as a salad bowl.