The ReUse Concept

Rural Extension with Africa's Poor - p.1. ReUsing Plastic Bottles

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About REAP
REAP was founded in 1999 by Dr. Roger Sharland. Dr Roger Sharland along with his partners are working on a project where people are trained ( among other subjects )
to re-use and take fully advantage of what earth and nature provides to humanity .

In REAP Sustainability has a new meaning

because is completely combined to the sense of Respect of life.

a few words about the contributors
Dr. Roger Sharland is Director of REAP. He has an MA in Agriculture and Forest Sciences from Oxford University, UK. He also holds an MSc and PHD in Agricultural Extension from the University of Reading, UK.Roger worked in Southern Sudan for almost 12 years and another 14 years across East Africa. His experience includes working with a broad range of mainline and African Independent Churches, relating Biblical teaching to the agricultural development process.

Mrs. Rosalia Achieng Oyweka is Coordinator of the REAP Natural Medicines and Christian Women in Development (CWD) programmes. She is also a pastor in the Evangelical Christ Church of Africa (ECCA). Rosalia has worked for over 16 years in rural development and in teaching church women across East Africa. Her experience includes working with many mainline and African Independent Churches, relating Biblical teaching to improving the lives of women and their families.

Mrs. Anne Sigei is our office administrator in Nairobi. Since Roger is often in the field, Anne is a primary point of contact. Anne also does training in HIV/AIDS related issues.

ReUsing Plastic Bottles

hanging garden from plastic bottle

Hanging Vegetable Garden

( it could be great for some flowers as well! )

plastic bottle packagin

Plastic Bottle Packaging

mini Tutorial

Plastic bottle for Tippy Tap

Plastic Bottles from oil

great idea to use

as a Tippy Tap

Redirecting water- Save Water

Redirecting Water from rainwatter gutter

in order to save and use the rainwater

Plastic Bottle for a Toy

Plastic bottle ReUsed for Toy ( my favorite !!)

Yes, there are happy children in this planet, who dont play with "acronyms" .

Plastic Bottle for Bird Feeder

Bird Feeder

at a tourist site

Reuse Gardening

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I have recently found some amazing ideas

for garden and outdoor decorating

using old shoes, bags, or even kitchen's utensils !

Firstly, I really enjoyed the FlowerGardenGirl blog where old shoes

do have a place in your house and garden !

Old boots with plants
instead of ordinary pots with plants outside the door
surprise your friends by having these two funny old fashioned boots!

grey boots among other plants in the garden
or even filling a small spare space inside your flowerbeds

One of my favorites pictures.
Actually , I am really considering of searching for old kitchens utensils
at my mothers storage room ...

If you have kids -or if you are one of those who love every childish object,

full of joy and colour,

dont miss the HomesPunWithLove blog ! You will love it !

As i did , especcially with these little green faced boots planted with herbs !

Aren't they adorable?

happy green faced boots with herbs

For the romantic or even as a Valentine's gift try to make Hanging Plant Pouches from the usefull instructions of Synthia Shaffer.

Synthia Shaffer's hanging plant pouches
can be the perfect gift for a new home, a friend or your Valentine <3

The sofisticated hanging plant pouch from old clothes ( wool )
by Synthia Shaffer, of course!

Finally , one of my favorites ever, a hanging planted bag for my door!

Flowerists can do fantastic things using their knowledge and imagination

and a few real flowers of course !

Back in the 90s these bags were so in fashion...

( we were teenagers then,too)

i think i have one of them somewhere...

that's a great idea to use it again !

bloomers florist wilmington blog- definitely you need a visit to their blog

Paper Decoration

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Paper candle-holders ( yeap ..this was WC roller! )

Straws ,papers and sticks

Paper - flower garland

Rock -ya Sailboats!

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These are my favorites! I think i will make an armada of them!

<3 Sailboat with anchor..

A rock mountain by the sea,suitable to hold ur pen on ur desk ;)

A rock mountain by the sea,hiding the sun as the sunset colours dive into the water..

Fashion Accessories

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Some of my fashion bracelets made of left overs fabric from clothing industries..

New Years Party at the Dutch Association in Greece

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Petit gifts for the Dutch Association in Greece- New Years Party ( 15-01-2009 )

Little ships of Wish n Hope.

The second small gift was a collage frame made of newspapers and straws.

Like the sun senting to earth coloured light.

Cardboard Chair + Seats

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I found this amazing video.. Actually there are much more things we can do under the ReUseConcept...

also check the following

An other brick on the wall

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A piece of wood , placed gentle on a simple frame can be

a very nice souvenir from your vacations.Try not to place inside

one of your photos but something u get from your holidays..

For instance a coloured boat ticket or a piece of a traditional fabric!

Bottling Candles

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Great for small candles .

I would prefer simple round candle , 3-4cm of height , and i would dare it in white colour if i had dark background or if u like goth try a black or grey candle .

You can also put 2 or 3 bottles together .

In that case , u can buy 1 candle and cut it into 2-3 pieces , so it ll match with the "hippy " style of the bottle.

Great as decoration

On the other hand , you can just place 2-3 together on a furniture near the window, so as the sunlight changes , in the same way the colour and the shadow will change the layout!