How to Reuse and Recycle Old CDs and DVDs

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Don't throw old CDs and DVDs into landfill.Make more efficient and lasting use of it.Reuse the ones you no longer need in a creative and interesting way.

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  1. Step 1 Prolunga la vita utile e l'efficienza dei tuoi CD e DVD.
    Whether you use them for storage purposes, to exchange data with friends or to watch movies, there are useful tips to get the most out of them and make them last a long time:
    • Keep CDs and DVDs away from heat and direct sunlight.Light and heat can melt or warp discs.
    • Keep CDs and DVDs in their cases.If you leave them lying around without a case they can get scratched or scratched.Get into the habit of always putting CDs and DVDs back in their case after use.This way they will not only be protected, but also much easier to find.
    • Use high-quality discs.If you need to store photographs, for example, use high-quality photographic DVDs and CDs.They will last longer and you will run less risk of losing your data.
    • Use DVD instead of CD to store data.You will reduce the number of discs needed, since a DVD has 6 times the capacity of a CD.
    • Use rewritable CDs and DVDs whenever possible.This way you can add data multiple times, extending the life of the disk.
  2. Step 2 Non acquistare nuovi DVD per i film o CD per la musica.
    There are other ways to tidy up your DVDs and discourage making too many copies:
    • Rent DVDs.
    • Purchase used DVDs from rental stores, at a fraction of the nominal cost.
    • Buy second hand music CDs.
    • When buying second-hand DVDs and CDs, always buy them from reputable sellers and always check them in good light to make sure they are free from scratches.
    • Search the web for CD trading sites.
  3. Step 3 Reimpiega CD e DVD vecchi e non più interessanti in lavori artigianali.
    The possibilities are many;here are some ideas.Instead of throwing them away, take advantage of this opportunity to awaken your creative genius:
    • Use them as coasters.Decorate them with beads and stickers and glue some felt underneath.Or decorate them with markers.They can be ideal for fancy clubs, cafes and bars because you can draw logos and brands on them.
    • You can also use 3.5" floppies as coasters.To give it a special touch, apply drops of glue or silicone to the bottom face, so that the coaster is slightly raised from the table top.
    • Use them as window decorations.Hang a CD or DVD using clear, darning or fishing threads.Decorate the disc if you prefer, or leave it as is.The sunlight will be reflected from the surface of the disk, projecting rainbow reflections around it.
    • Glue paper cutouts onto the discs to transform them into shiny fish or funny faces.
    • Create a moving sculpture using a number of discs.
    • Try making a sculpture using CDs.
    • Glue the discs to a backdrop and use them to decorate a wall.
    • Create works of art with records.
    • Have kids use them as painting palettes:they are washable, suitable for small hands, and then they are cheerful and shiny.
    • Make a lid by gluing the tab of a soft drink can in the middle.
    • Use them to make scarecrows.Hang them from trees, support poles, etc. using invisible threads.to scare unwanted birds away from the garden or lawn.The reflected multicolored rays of the discs keep birds away.For greater effectiveness, arrange some discs so that they hit each other as they move.
    • Use the discs as reflectors on the spokes of your bicycle.
    • Glue beads and other small trinkets onto CDs to make decorative objects.
    • Using multiple disks mounted on an axis and spaced 0.5-1 mm apart, make a Tesla turbine or pump.
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Advice

  • Look for organizations interested in recycling the CDs and DVDs you want to get rid of.For example, you can turn to fundraising organizations, such as the local Caritas, charity fisheries, and the like.
  • Shape the discs.If you briefly put the CDs or DVDs in a pan with water close to the boiling point, when you take them out (be careful) you can easily cut them out with a pair of scissors, thus obtaining objects of various shapes (for badges, decorations, etc. .).Be careful not to leave them in the water too long, and keep an eye on them the entire time.This operation should only be done in well-ventilated environments to avoid possible damage caused by inhaling volatile chemicals, which could be released from the discs.
  • Do not cut the discs before boiling.They would break.
  • If your discs have writing or images on one side, you can hide them by gluing two discs face to face.A silicone sealant is very suitable, and keeps the discs glued together well even if left in the open air.
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Warnings

  • Do not heat CDs in the microwave – they may emit toxic fumes.
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