Seeing these dresser drawer planters has stirred a curiosity for other things you can do with dresser drawers.  Rather than tossing your old drawers to the curb, consider one of these ideas:

• Underbed storage – Better Homes & Gardens suggests putting casters on drawer bottoms to use them as under the bed storage.
• Bookcase – Country Living shows us how to build an adaptable modular storage system.  (Cool idea, btw!)
• Shelving – Mount an old drawer to the wall and use it for storage or knicknacks and decorations.  If your wall is made of drywall, be sure to drill into studs or use anchors.  This will help to hold the weight of the shelf.

What ways could you repurpose dresser drawers?

image (c) Karen Weideman

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* Pick organic textiles and fabrics, like organic cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, abaca and wool.

* Antique furniture is best. Otherwise, seek furniture made of reclaimed lumber, wood from managed forests, and recycled materials. Fast-growing and renewable  wood sources such as bamboo are also good choices.

* Water-based finishes are more environmentally sound than most varnishes, lacquers and shellacs.

* Buy durable furnishings and decor to reduce waste that will end up in a landfill.

* Recycle or re-purpose products. You can even turn junk into home decor.

* Local products reduce the carbon footprint through reduced shipping.

* Use less leather, which is typically imported and thus shipped a long distance.

* If installing new floors, use recycled or natural products like bamboo.

* Keep electronics as long as possible. If you really have to upgrade, donate your old electronics.

via Sustainable Furniture Council; Creative Commons image by TroyMason on Flickr

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