What’s the Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Recycled?

We all know the basics: bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard go in the recycling bin. But what about the truly weird, wacky, and unexpected items? From worn-out sneakers to old toothbrushes, the world of recycling is full of surprising possibilities.

At Resourceful Living, we’re in the business of turning the unexpected into the extraordinary. We take waste plastic—the kind that would otherwise end up in landfill—and transform it into beautiful, durable, and functional products. We’ve repurposed everything from milk cartons into tabletops to old pipes into durable construction materials.

But we want to hear from you! We’re sparking a conversation about recycling habits and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

What’s the craziest, most unusual, or most surprising thing you’ve ever recycled?

Share your story in the comments below! Did you find a clever way to repurpose something destined for the bin? Maybe you found a local program for something you thought was unrecyclable.

Here are a few ideas to get the conversation started:

• Old sporting equipment? Some companies can recycle old running shoes and tennis balls into new sports surfaces.
• Worn-out denim? Your old jeans can be recycled into housing insulation.
• Crayons? Believe it or not, millions of pounds of crayons are thrown away each year, but programs exist to melt them down and create new ones for children in hospitals.

The truth is, every piece of plastic has a story, and with a little creativity and the right process, its journey doesn’t have to end in a landfill. At Resourceful Living, we take that story and give it a brand new, useful chapter. We believe in a fully circular economy, where resources are reused again and again, minimizing waste and conserving energy.

So, go ahead and surprise us! What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever recycled?

Join the conversation in the comments! 👇