How to Recycle Chopsticks

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10 Uses for Chopsticks More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Fred Cortez | permalink
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Even if you'd rather eat with a fork, these simple wood utensils are worth saving. TOH reader Christine Dinus shares some ways she puts them to use
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For further reading: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20506821,00.html ^[1]

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Reuse - Recycle Chopsticks More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by ROSA - MARIA VICTORIA | permalink
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25 million trees are made into chopsticks each year.(China) Japan goes through 24 billion pairs per year – 63 million pairs discarded per day. China alone trashes 63 billion pairs of chopsticks every year. Manufacturers of disposable chopsticks clear-cut old growth forests looking for this wood. In Canada there are estimates that up to 85% of the aspens are wasted in the process.

For further reading: https://www.pinterest.com/ecocathy/reuse-recycle-chopsticks/ ^[2]

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Can I recycle chopsticks? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Dominic Lozano | permalink
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For further reading: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/10/recycling-chopsticks.html ^[3]

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5 Ways to Repurpose Take-Out Containers, Utensils, and Chopsticks More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ben Wilson | permalink
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You can recycle take-out containers, utensils, and chopsticks into storage, seating, or lighting. Here are five unique ideas from HouseLogic.
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For further reading: http://www.houselogic.com/blog/recycling-reusing/repurpose-take-out-containers-utensils-chopsticks/ ^[4]

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Chopstick Art - Eugene, OR - Recycling & Waste Management, Housewares | Facebook More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Jeffrey Vaughn | permalink
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Chopstick Art, Eugene, OR. 942 likes · 22 talking about this. Bamboo products exquisitely made with recycled chopsticks.

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1. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20506821,00.html

2. https://www.pinterest.com/ecocathy/reuse-recycle-chopsticks/

3. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/10/recycling-chopsticks.html

4. http://www.houselogic.com/blog/recycling-reusing/repurpose-take-out-containers-utensils-chopsticks/

5. https://www.facebook.com/ChopstickArt