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Many items in the UK are shipped on wooden pallets. Items purchased at retail outlets, building materials and much more go to your home on a standard wooden swamp pallet. Very often they are left by the courier company or you meet them in the most unexpected places. Well, did you appreciate how valuable items can be and how they can be used in various situations. All that is usually needed is a little imagination, possibly a scratch of paint or a coat of varnish and a few simple tools. If you need a little inspiration on what can be done with this frequently-thrown item, read on.
Things you can do with your wooden pallets
Wooden pallets are not usually made of the highest quality wood, but can be reused in many ways, saving you a few shillings and giving you a feeling of pride in your own recycling work. Even if you don’t have any pallets nearby, you can find a local company that is happy to part with your pile of unwanted pallets and may even offer you money for it. One word of warning, if you are going to be using wooden pallets for exterior design, it would be wise to treat the wood with some type of protection.
Instead of throwing away wooden pallets, reuse them as an attractive coffee table, shelves, cabinets, chairs, sofa and bed bases, and much more for your home. Outside, they can be used as a terrace, garden furniture and even a swing. All you need is a few nails and a hammer, and possibly a saw. Wooden slats can be dismantled and reassembled or reused as they are. However, be careful as these pallets are sometimes exposed to harmful chemicals. It’s a good idea to check where your wooden pallet is coming from and what it was used for. Always wash thoroughly with soap and water and allow it to dry completely before use at home. If you are unsure of its origin, it would be a good idea to cover the wood with a layer of varnish or paint.
Other items that can be prevented from ending up in landfills by reusing them
There are other household items that can be reused, so let’s take a look at a few of them. Instead of throwing aluminum cans in the recycling bin, why not use them as plant pots. By thoroughly cleaning and removing labels, a quick lick of the paint will turn them into an attractive waterproof plant container. They can also be converted into storage containers for things like pens and pencils or kitchen utensils. Another item that is frequently recycled is empty wine bottles. While most of them have boring shapes, some are very unusual and can be used as candlesticks or even the base of a lampshade.
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Source by John Perrie
