It is baffling to me why toy companies package their toys in industrial strength clam shells locked in with plastic washers and wire twist-ties. I don’t think even Houdini would be able to open some of these packages, let alone a small child. Not to mention the incredible waste that goes into these boxes. Thank goodness we recycle!
It dawned on me after undoing my 5th twist-tie after my daughter’s birthday party (and rubbing my finger tips to numb the pain they cause) that these twist-ties would be excellent for my garden. Some of my plants have gotten so full and heavy that the normal plant twist-ties for staking plants are just too weak. So I have been saving the toy twist-ties in a ziploc bag and they have been great for my tomato plants and cucumber vines that need a little more strength. And you can feel good that they will not be going into a landfill. Come this Christmas, remember to have a ziploc bag handy to collect all the twist-ties from all the toys Santa brings!
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