Rebecca asks on our Facebook Wall:

After collecting enough rubber bands to form a bouncy ball, what should you do. Here’s a few ideas of where to recycle rubber bands:

• The United States Postal Service (USPS ) reuses them. Try leaving them in your mailbox or drop them off the next time you visit the post office.
• Check local schools or non-profit orgs like Cradles to Crayons to see if they need any.
• Use them on hangers to secure your clothes from falling off.
• Wrap them around opened food in the kitchen to help them last longer
• Tie dye!
• Try bringing them into the office (and put in your office supply closet) so colleagues can use them.
• Wrap a rubber band around the “neck” of a soap dispenser to reduce the amount used each time.
• Try saving your reading spot in your current book!
• Or you could always make a dress:

Readers, what have you done with recycled rubber bands?

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher