In a world where recycling and repurposing is crucial to protect the environment, it is no surprise that there are a wealth of suggestions for reusing old items; such as shoe boxes.
British women are amongst the world’s top shoe owners, with an average of 24 – 35 pairs. British men own 18 pairs on average. This means that there are an abundance of cardboard shoe boxes available in homes across the country.
Garden Uses
There are a host of ways that old shoe boxes can be used in garden areas. This prevents them from contributing to the yearly 42 million tonnes of municipal solid waste.
Storing small garden tools inside a shoe box, alongside a dehumidifier, is a great way to protect blades whilst keeping them moisture-free.
Shoe boxes are also the perfect size for storing packets of seeds, making your own library of items to plant.
They also make for great biodegradable pots. Transfer seedlings to shoe boxes for planting, where their roots can come through on their own, and the box breaks down naturally.
Shoe boxes can also be used to provide structure to raised beds. Filling the box with soil and then burying it within the dirt, is helpful for areas where soil may be contaminated.
Cardboard Packaging
Specialist suppliers of cardboard boxes and packaging, such as //capscases.co.uk/services-2/sustainable-cardboard-packaging/ have a wide range of products suitable for any supplier need.
Specialist manufacturers care about sustainability, designing packaging that minimises waste, and that is fully recyclable.
