# How can I reuse the packaging from my delivery?

> Here are some ideas for repurposing or donating your box        Use it to sheet mulch your yard      Sheet mulching    is an easy way to use your old cardboard

Source: https://help.imperfectfoods.com/en_us/how-can-i-reuse-the-packaging-from-my-delivery-H1e7rp1W_i

Last updated: 2024-12-19T19:00:41.753Z

### Here are some ideas for repurposing or donating your box:

  

*   ### Use it to sheet mulch your yard
    
    *   [Sheet mulching](https://lawntogarden.org/how-to-sheet-mulch) is an easy way to use your old cardboard to build a better garden
    *   By creating a lasagna of compost and old cardboard, you build a new type of soil that won’t dry out and is rich in nutrients
    *   It'll also help your soil retain water better and suppress weeds
    *   It’s an ideal way to help turn your lawn into a garden!  
          
        
*   ### Get crafty! With a pair of scissors and your imagination, you can turn your old cardboard into fun and useful things like:
    
    *   [Postcards](https://www.infarrantlycreative.net/make-your-own-postcards/)
    *   [Coasters](https://www.instructables.com/Making-Cheap-Cardboard-Coasters/)
    *   [Or more](http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/15-awesome-cardboard-crafts-that-everyone-can-easily-make/)! 
    *   You can also use those craft instincts to create a fort for a pet in your life  
          
        
*   ### Organize your closet!
    
    *   Sometimes all it takes is a few boxes to finally tidy up those books, clothes, or gear you’ve been piling in the corner
    *    Try cutting up your old cardboard to create easy [dividers for your drawers](https://www.applegreencottage.com/how-to-diy-cardboard-drawer-dividers/)
    *   With a little bit of spare cardboard and some [creative upcycling ideas,](https://www.hometalk.com/12178119/s-15-brilliant-ways-to-reuse-your-empty-cardboard-boxes) your living space can be more functional and less wasteful than ever! 

  

### Here are some ideas for repurposing or donating your gel packs:

  

*   ### For keeping food or drinks cold:
    
    *   Schools
    *   After-school centers
    *   Community centers
    *   Food Pantries
    *   Boy Scout & Girl Scout troops

  

*   ### For first-aid kits:
    
    *   Schools
    *   Post-secondary/professional conservatory dance programs or small regional dance companies
    *   Fitness centers
    *   Martial arts studios
    *   Yoga and Pilates studios
    *   Health clinic/Physical Therapy offices/Surgical after-care
    *   Veterinary clinics and pet hospitals

  

*   ### Offer them up for free:
    
    *   [Craigslist](https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites#US)
    *   [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/)
    *   [Buy Nothing](https://buynothingproject.org/)
    *   [Freecycle](https://www.freecycle.org/)
    *   Facebook Marketplace Pages

  

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