How to Recycle Chopsticks

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Tip 1 - 10 Uses for Chopsticks

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fred Cortez | permalink

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]

Tip 2 - Reuse - Recycle Chopsticks

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by ROSA - MARIA VICTORIA | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - Can I recycle chopsticks?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dominic Lozano | permalink

For further reading: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/10/recycling-chopsticks.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - 5 Ways to Repurpose Take-Out Containers, Utensils, and Chopsticks

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ben Wilson | permalink

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]