When things break or get old it’s hard to know what to do with them. Should we throw them out, repair them, or repurpose them (make them into something new)? by Michael Carpenter

jacksonbush3 — 2025-01-14 14:47:07 UTC

It really matters on what it is for this question. Like if it is some really messed up cardboard you could just throw it in the recycling bin and repurpose it but if it is something like wrinkled up paper you could fold it or write on it and all other kids of stuff. So I think it matters on what it is to repurpose it, repair it, or repurpose them!

Repurpose

corbinomaley — 2025-01-14 14:47:42 UTC

I think that we should repurpose them. For one it is better for the environment. If we throw out a plastic thing, it would take almost 200 years to decompose. If we keep it, it would be taking up space. But, if you repurpose it, you can make it into something better.

2025-01-14 14:48:01 UTC

I think that when you break something, or when it gets old, you should repurpose it. I think this because the materials don’t go to waste, but instead, help something, or someone out. This is why I think we should repurpose good materials when they’re old or broken, so we can make new stuff out of it.

2025-01-14 14:48:08 UTC

When something gets old we should reuse it so we don’t wast it and contribute to all of the trash that is already on the earth and increase global warming like turning old broken cool tea pots into vases or pots.

Repurpose

2025-01-14 14:48:33 UTC

For an example repurpose an old toaster to make it worth more than just trash. Take this technology and build computers or something of the sort.

We should repair it because then it saves money because you don’t have to buy a new what ever you broke. Also Because if you repurpose it then you still have to buy a new one. So if you buy a new one then you don’t have to buy what you broke again so it saves money. That is why if you break something it is better if you repair it rather then throw it away or to repurpose it.

2025-01-14 14:48:57 UTC

I think that it depends on the object. For example, if fruit or something gets old, then you could throw it out because it can’t be repurposed. But if like a can or something gets old, then you could recycle it. Overall, it really depends on the object that has broke or is old.

2025-01-14 14:49:07 UTC

As someone who does a lot of projects, i think it’s really important to reuse items. For example, one time my ruler broke, and I, having too much free time, added it into my collage of random things. But, some things just can’t be recycled, like broken lamps, or really anything that’s dangerous.

2025-01-14 14:49:09 UTC

Repurpose them

eliastan — 2025-01-14 14:49:18 UTC

I think we should repurpose them because of how you spent money on something and you are getting two things out of it. Another reason we should repurpose them is because of how if you throw it away it just goes to the landfill. Finally, I thing you should repurpose them because of how useful it is to use something else than what it originally was.

Hi

2025-01-14 14:49:26 UTC

I think, when something breaks, you should repurpose it. One reason is so you don’t have to waste the waste. You can repurpose it to not waste it, and repurposing can help you use it for something else you’ll want to use.

2025-01-14 14:49:38 UTC

When something is old or broken it is good to either reuse them meaning turn them into something new or give them to someone who wants them. This is good because the item that was once useless to you, could be used again. To sum it up, when you don’t want something anymore, either donate it or recycle/reuse it.

maverickmutton — 2025-01-14 14:49:42 UTC

If something breaks it’s probably hard to decide what to do with it. If something breaks for me i would probably turn it into something new. I would do this because i think if something breaks the best value of it, is giving it a new value. For example lets say a plate breaks you can use the pieces of glass from the plate to make art.

Repurpose

2025-01-14 14:50:07 UTC

I think we should repurpose them because when taking something that can be used to make something else, without having to litter, is most likely going to be the better option. For example, when you break a window, and glass shatters all over, you are able to use that glass to make something new. You are also able to use plastic, and make new crafts, or something that can help the environment, including something like flower pots. In conclusion, you should most likely repurpose.

Rowan

2025-01-14 14:50:22 UTC

I think that you should repurpose the item. One reason is if something is cracked for example, if you had a mug but then it started to leak then you could use it for pens.

I think we should repurpose them because throwing broken things could hurt the environment. On the other hand, repairing them would increase the money you have spend on that item and could increase the likelihood that it would break down more easily. Moreover, repurposing the item could bring more value to the item that you bought with your precious money because it could bring useful benefits to you.

2025-01-14 14:50:25 UTC

It’s simple, really.

2025-01-14 14:50:40 UTC

I really don’t have all of the items that I could ask for so me and my family repurpose stuff, a lot. Like a broken box, could be a trash bag, and more, used paper towels still work etc. etc. If your repurpose your items, you can make something greater out of them, you just need to start trying some time. But if it’s something so dearest to you that you can hardly ever think about reusing it, then you can leave it be.

Make it into something new.

2025-01-14 14:50:45 UTC

it is better for the environment to recycle things that can be recycled. Like a plastic bottle, you can customize it and use it as a vase or something. That is why I think you should recycle.

2025-01-14 14:50:45 UTC

I think we should repurpose them for something like a little statue made of an old bottle or something.

Gavin

2025-01-14 16:44:17 UTC

If anything breaks in my house I would probably take it to my room to fix it. I also might create something new out of it. That’s what I would do if something broke.

Throw them out.

eversoulforever — 2025-01-14 16:44:28 UTC

people are always like, “fix it when it breaks,” but when something breaks, you can just get rid of it, like a mechanical robot. Instead of going through the trouble of finding new parts, just get rid of it.

You should make it into something new because if you throw it away it will end up in a land fill which will kill the environment, and if you repair it it’ll not be as good. So with this information why not make something new out of it and have it in good condition, while not killing animals and the environment.

2025-01-14 16:44:38 UTC

Repurpose

2025-01-14 16:44:44 UTC

I think you should repurpose them because it gets a new use and could be helpful to someone. Repairing something might require things you need to buy at the hardware store and throwing it out could be waste of the product.

Recycle

2025-01-14 16:44:46 UTC

If something breaks or is completely useless, you should recycle it and turn it into something new.

I think that when something is old or broken, you should either give it away to someone if they want it and if it isn’t too harmed or broken. Also, you could repurpose them too for the environment if it is too broken or something no one would want.

2025-01-14 16:45:05 UTC

Angela

2025-01-14 16:45:49 UTC

I think that when things get old, we should repurpose them because if we throw them out they would be bad to the environment, and if we try to repair them it might not work

2025-01-14 16:45:50 UTC

I think that you should repurpose the item. If you are able to, you should make you broken items into something new to help the environment. If you throw away your broken items, they could possibly go into the ocean. This is not safe for the environment. Also, if you throw away broken items, you are wasting it. They could be turned into a new thing if you repurpose them.

Repurposing

marshallcrow — 2025-01-14 16:45:53 UTC

I think we should repurpose them because throwing it out can harm the environment and, honestly, is a waste of money. And repairing them makes it as boring as it was before if not worse. Now of you break a vase, you could melt the glass and shape it as a new style of vase that’s more expensive, and you can make money out of it!

2025-01-14 16:46:03 UTC

It is hard for someone with a creative mind to see some garbage and say “I’m not going to dumpster dive and create the cure to cancer using trash.” But it is easy to say that if you have no creativity.

Repurpose

2025-01-14 16:46:14 UTC

I think this is the best option. You are helping the environment by repurposing the object. You also can make incredible stuff. Me and my family try to repurpose as much as possible because we love the environment. It is great for nature and makes awesome stuff.

I think you should repurpose the item that is broken or old, because even if you don’t want it, you can give it to someone else who might enjoy it. Also, it is better for the environment to repurpose items instead of throwing them away. That is why i think that you should repurpose your old items.

2025-01-14 16:46:17 UTC

Fix stuff

2025-01-14 16:46:23 UTC

If something like a robot stops working, there could be a lot of things wrong with it. The motherboard could be damaged, it could have the wrong type of battery, or wires could be loose. But you can simply change these things or replace some parts instead of throwing the whole thing away or changing it into a flower pot.

-Maggie

2025-01-14 16:46:23 UTC

I think you should repurpose them. I think this because it doesn’t cost money, it can be fun to make something, and it could be useful for something else. This is what I think you should do with something that is broke.

2025-01-14 16:46:28 UTC

In my opinion it depends on what the item is because if it is something I don’t have much of a use for i will either repurpose it or get rid of it. On the other hand if it is an item i need or use a lot then i will fix it.

You should repurpose old and/or broken items,

ellenfreeman2 — 2025-01-14 16:46:37 UTC

because when you throw them away you create pollution. Pollution is NEVER okay. When you try to fix something, it will end up being broken again. If you repurpose something you can make something even better.

Recycle

rhyannelliott — 2025-01-14 16:46:51 UTC

When something gets old, you should recycle it. For example, if you have any glass bottles, there is a city that makes a Christmas tree out of glass bottles. Another example of this is compost. If you have old food, you can make it into new food by putting it into your garden.

Repurpose

2025-01-14 16:46:57 UTC

I think that you should repurpose it because when you repurpose it is good for the environment and when you repurpose it you will be able to maybe do something else with it because that will help you and the environment.

Repurpose, recycle, or repair?

2025-01-14 16:47:19 UTC

You invite friends to your home birthday. You take a sip of lemonade, but it leaks out of the cup. You don’t know what to do with the cup, you could throw it away, but that could waste the cup, repairing it would be a waste of time, but then you get an idea, you

Repurpose it

2025-01-14 16:47:30 UTC

I think that you should make something new out of it. There’s no point in getting rid of it, because then it’s just gone. Instead of throwing something away, and making it go to a landfill, it would probably be better to make something else out of what is already broken. This is why I think that you should repurpose things when they are broken.

Recycle

2025-01-14 17:01:28 UTC

I think that we should repurpose them because if we throw away that hurt more and more ecosystems. When we throw things away they will end up in the ocean. This will hurt fish, sea mammals, and Coral. These are some of the most beautiful ecosystems. But if we repurpose we can stop this pollution. Let’s say that I have empty bottles. I would probably throw them away. But you should do something instead. Usually people need something to hold plants, so instead of throwing them away, you can use them as a flower pots. That’s why we should repurpose.