In the UK, outdoor concertgoers usually leave behind hundreds of tents and temporary shelters - an unnecessary landfill clogger.

But now, ingenious entrepreneurs have figured out a way to turn those tents into eco-chic clothing. Check it out at...http://springwise.com/weekly/2010-08-18.htm#withintent

Makes me wonder, how many things around US are prematurely consigned to the dumpster? And what sort of innovative way could we repurpose them?

The all time champions of super-reuse are the Africans. Look at http://www.afrigadget.com/ and prepare to be astounded.

Would be interested in hearing your ideas on items that deserve a second, or third life.

Marc