But that in itself points at an unsustainable mindset in our current society: that everything is disposable and therefore should be replaced on a regular basis to continue the economic cycle of consuming. We’re trying to move away from that mindset.
A hundred years ago when more people had to make the things they used themselves, they tried to find multiple uses for everything. I have a doll cradle that my great grandfather made for my grandmother when she was a toddler. The wooden planks that he used to maker the doll furniture were recycled from an old carriage.
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As I’ve gone along I’ve taken notes so that I can follow these notes in reverse to reapply the new fabric.
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All of the old upholstery has been removed and the exciting part will be putting the chairs back together.
Upholstery is something I’ve never done before. I hope to have the chairs finished by the end of the month. I’ll keep you posted as we progress.
What big items can you recycle or re-purpose at your house? Where can you stop thinking disposable?
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