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10 surprising things you can recycle, from flip-flops to human hair

Kevin Reilly and Grant Tyler
2023-04-06T18:54:39Z
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Brilliant minds around the world are finding new ways to reuse and repurpose your chopsticks, your flip-flops, your hair, and even your body.

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