10 Ways To Recycle Old Pillows

Organic pillow consumers will know that old pillows can get really grotty after a time and it is an easy option to just through them in the bin where they will end up on landfill sites. Instead of doing that, you maybe able to put them to good use around the home, always wash and dry them thoroughly first. Here’s buyOrganics's top ten tips on how

1.     Put a couple of flat pillows together and cover with a vinyl cover to turn it into a garden cushion for your knees when gardening.

2.     Remove inner feathers and compost in the garden, they will provide valuable nitrogen to the soil. Recycle the cover in clothes recycling at the dump.

3.     Cover your pillows with a durable yet comfortable fixed cover and make into a cushion for a pet.

4.     Use as packing material when moving house.

5.     Put a whole load of old pillows stitched together into one big sewn material bag and stitch to make a big floor cushion.

6.     Remove the washed filling and re-use to make stuffed animal toys for your kids or pets.

7.     Square them off and make cushions for your sofa. Make them look pretty with attractive cushion covers.

8.     Donate them to animal shelters or homeless shelters.

9.     Sew the ends together to make a long bolster shaped cushion and cover with a fabric of your choice, you can now use the bolster as a draught excluder under doors.

10. Stitch a few pillows together and cover with a durable fabric and use the pillow as a foot cushion or under elevated legs to increase circulation. 

Recycling is about being creative and a willingness to re-invent what we have instead of just disposing of it! Happy Recycling!