What Do You Mean I Can Reinvent the Wheel?

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The invention of the wheel has come a long way from the old wooden disks. Be it a ship’s wheel, steering wheel, potter’s wheel, or flywheel, wheels have found greater purposes as we look beyond recycling them from the old tire swings we swung on growing up. Ok, so we are not exactly reinventing the wheel, but accessorizing it differently. We are always looking for unique recycling ideas and I stumbled across a list of recycling projects that are not “tire”-some at all.  In fact, it blew my mind about the myriad of ways you can recycle/repurpose an old tire that has seen its last days on a vehicle and revamp it for something new, creative, and usable.

Before we get to that, here is an article I came across “Recycled tires make for roads that last twice as long in hot sunshine” which talks about incorporating tire rubber into pavement. Sustainable roads have great benefits beyond recycling.

So, for all of you wondering what to do with those old tires that will probably be thrown in a garbage pile or landfill, check out the video below for some cool and creative ideas on how to recycle old tires and help the environment while you’re at it.

Image Credit: JacekAbramowicz

Image Credit: JacekAbramowicz

69 thoughts on “What Do You Mean I Can Reinvent the Wheel?”

  2. Thank you, Kym, for the excellent post, and the lovely front image illustrating your words. Re-cycling everything is a must, and with millions of cars on the roads, knowing what to do with the old tires is important. I don’t drive so don’t have a car but watching the video was interesting, thank you!

    Joanna

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  6. I appreciate that Joanna. I love your perception and insight. Thank you so much for chiming in with your wise observations my friend. A car is a requirement in our part of the states. It’s different from the big cities where they have public transportation. At least you don’t have to worry about car payments and servicing the vehicle. Thanks again! 😍💞🤗

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  7. Thank you, Kym, just to explain, I always walk as far as I can, and my groceries are delivered, I also use delivery online, anything to live without a car!

    You are more than welcome, Kym!

    Joanna

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  8. Wonderful reminder that we can keep shifting changing and looking at things in new ways no matter what’s going on around us Kymmmmm
    Dawwwwwliong. Inovative and very cool.. Love the bike rack oh and the sand pit, www and the cars and the swing and and and.. but I’m not sitting on a tire except for the wood one. You make and I’ll buy.. lol . Recycle it, recycle it… yeah baby!!!! love the creativity. 💕💗🌹

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  19. Thanks so much Destiny. There are some fun, creative repurposing projects that will keep these items from polluting our already overcrowded landfills for sure. I appreciate it. 🙆🏻‍♀️♻🌞

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  20. Honey Joanna, if this works for you, I applaud your well suited methods my friend. 🙏🏼 Thanks so much for chiming in with your eco-conscious alternatives! 🥰🥂😘 Love it! 💖

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  21. Oh my goodness Cindy, I so love your perception and connection using this message compared to how we continue to shift and change, and looking at things in new ways no matter what’s going on around us. You rock my Energizer G’mama! 🥰💞😍💖🌞 Thanks dawwwwlinkkkkk!!! 🥂

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  23. Oh yes Mary, from trash to treasure! I was so blown away by all of the things created from a used tire. If there’s a will, there’s a way as they say! Cheers my dear! 😍🥂😊💖🥰

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  33. A snowman that doesn’t melt in the desert. Perfect! ⛄ I love the outdoor seating and tire table. That looks like something Sam would create. Thank you for the creative and eco-friendly share, Kymmy. The old tire swing has evolved! 🛞😄🙌🏻

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  37. Not a tiresome topic given how tired we are of people not recycling! Love that title, Kym!! By all means, let’s re-invent that wheel, girlfriend. 😀🙌❤️

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  45. Thank you Michele my Belle. You know, some of these projects do remind me of some of the projects Sammi has created that I have seen. I appreciate you chiming in girlfriend. Keep dancing! 🚗🥰💖

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  59. Oh bless you Lauren. 🙏🏼 There are so many things we can do to take care of our planet much better than we are doing. With thinking creatively as depicted with some of these suggestions we can do a small part to make a big difference. I appreciate ya girlfriend. 💖🌎🥰

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  66. Wow! Wow! Wow! Amazing and very creative way to used them.
    My dear friend Kym thank’s for share, have a relaxing and cozy evening.
    Happy day full of all the things makes you smile.
    Abrazote mi amiga!

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  67. Thanks for your kind comment Elvira. Being a creative maven yourself, I am glad that you appreciate these recycling ideas for tires. May you have the most delightful, relaxing and enjoyable weekend mi amiga! Hugs and smooches! 😍💖😘🌺😊🙏🏼☕

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