What do you guys do with your old tennis balls???
While I don't believe in the Man-caused Global Warming (aka, Climate Change) that the world governments are forcing onto to the general public (since half of scientists don't either), I do believe everyone should keep the environment clean and free from pollution such as the 300 million manufactured tennis balls per year, most of which end up in landfills.
As responsible tennis players...here are some ideas we can do to play our passion and still be environmentally friendly. Baka meron kayong maidadag-dag! Hirit lang.
(from
http://www.greenecoservices.com/48-ways-to-recycle-and-reuse-tennis-balls/)
43 Ways to Reuse Tennis Balls to save you money1. Store secret stuff- make a slit in a Tennis Ball and hide your valuables.
2. Make a mini Stereo set
http://www.instructables.com/id/Tennis-ball-stereo-TBS/3. Use in the dryer- Fluff your clothing and help to keep down static cling the additional benefit your clothes will dry faster!
4. Add a tennis ball into the wash with vinegar when washing vinyl sheets (like shower curtains) The tennis ball will act as a scrubber and the eco friendly vinegar will kill mildew.
5. Use on slamming doors- either put on the knob or as a stopper- no more patching!
6. Make a Tripod for your camera
http://www.instructables.com/id/Tennis-Ball-Tripod/7. Childproof- got sharp objects, cut a slit and use as a cover on sharp objects.
8. Walkers- we have all seen people with walkers and tennis balls
9. Schools- Many schools want tennis balls for desks and chairs. Helps to keep scratches off the floor and it’s quieter! Can do the same thing at home as well.
10. Use in the Garage as a car marker- many people hang a tennis ball from the ceiling to know when to stop the car.
11. Put on a trailer hitch as a protective cover
12. Massagers- yes for both the back and the foot- just roll your feets.
13. Duster in high places- stick on a long stick and wipe those cobwebs away- no need to
buy expensive toxic swifters again.
14. Exercise your hands and relieve stress- why buy expensive squeezers, when a tennis ball will do.
15. Stop Snoring- yes- hook a Tennis Ball in the middle of your back to prevent you from sleeping on your back- which hopefully will stop snoring.
16. Use for games- nothing like a bunch of can lined up and you too can play Tennis CanBall!
17. Got big holes in your patio? Put some tennis balls on your deck chairs to prevent them from slipping down that hole.
18. Got a pool? If you put a couple of tennis balls in the pool it will absorb all the oils from swimmers. Have to replace them every couple of weeks and then you can reuse them again!
19. Kids bikes making divots in your yard?- Consider putting a tennis ball on the end of a kickstand.
20. Cut a couple of tennis balls open and use for hamster or mice houses.
21. Make into bird feeders
22. Natural way to control snails and slugs- cut one open, pour in the beer and Snail Be Gone!
23. Make animal toys with
24. Learn to juggle
25. Use for Sanding and polishing- wrap a piece of sand paper or polishing cloth around the tennis balls- can be used anywhere.
26. Make ornaments for holiday
27. Cut in half and use to store paper clips, rubber bands and even craft supplies
28. Make into a mobile- have a fun craft day, color them up and decorate- even make wind chimes.
29. Tennis make good heads for dolls and puppets
http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/tennisballpuppets30. Does your car look like everyone elses- stick that tennis ball on the antenna to find your car in a parking log.
31. Keep outdoor pest away- smear some vaseline on tennis balls and hang from trees or bush
32. Use for shipping and packing- no need to purchase toxic styrofoam or plastic, use tennis balls instead.
33. Getting really creative Tejo Remy has made Tennis Ball Benches
http://inhabitat.com/remyveenhuizens-tennis-ball-benches/34. Make Art
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/814727/modified_tennisball_art_an_art_project_pg2.html?cat=2535. Learn to Poi (Performance Art)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poi_(performance_art)
36. Decorate A Car for a parade
37. Make a Beer Pong Table
http://www.pongalong.com/Beerblog/index.php/the-33-best-beer-pong-tables-ever-created/38. Make a Flower
http://www.instructables.com/id/Romantic-Tennis-Ball-Rosetullip/39. Use as Anchors- fill up with sand or stones and tie up ballons and umbrellas.
40. Make A Squirt Gun
http://www.instructables.com/id/Tennis-ball-squirtgun/41. If you cut a tennis ball in half, the rubber makes and excellent gripper for opening jars.
42. For Ham Operators, use to add a little weight to antennas
http://www.brainerdham.org/2006/9-16-06-jim-w0ire.html43. Use for Science Projects-
http://www.scripps.edu/newsandviews/e_20011203/rebek1.html
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