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Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:25 pm Reply and quote this post
The floppy disk was the medium of choice during the 80's and 90's, they are now relegated to landfill, and cost dollars to dispose of correctly. People are great at finding ways to recycle and are making the floppy disk into something useful! Instructables ( http://www.instructables.com/id/E86165FIENERIE2PV6/ ) has a great 'how-to' on how to make stuff out of floppy disks. Try your hand at making a bag or if that is too much for you get some crafty geekery for your home office with this floppy disk pen holder from Etsy. Others ideas for re-using these floppy disks include, notepads like this ( http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6278790 ) or this ( http://www.thisnext.com/item/0F2E0719.../Diskette-Notepad ) and there is a simple little 'how-to' at gear log for these ( http://www.gearlog.com/2006/10/a_prac...or_floppies_t.php )and more fun ( http://www.gearlog.com/2006/09/diy_fa...floppily.php#more )floppy disk geekery, but for something slightly more stylish try this bag: http://www.fractalspin.com/x/product....;cat=0&page=1
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:54 pm Reply and quote this post
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The floppy disk was the medium of choice during the 80's and 90's, they are now relegated to landfill, and cost dollars to dispose of correctly. People are great at finding ways to recycle and are making the floppy disk into something useful! Instructables ( http://www.instructables.com/id/E86165FIENERIE2PV6/ ) has a great 'how-to' on how to make stuff out of floppy disks. Try your hand at making a bag or if that is too much for you get some crafty geekery for your home office with this floppy disk pen holder from Etsy. Others ideas for re-using these floppy disks include, notepads like this ( http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6278790 ) or this ( http://www.thisnext.com/item/0F2E0719.../Diskette-Notepad ) and there is a simple little 'how-to' at gear log for these ( http://www.gearlog.com/2006/10/a_prac...or_floppies_t.php )and more fun ( http://www.gearlog.com/2006/09/diy_fa...floppily.php#more )floppy disk geekery, but for something slightly more stylish try this bag: http://www.fractalspin.com/x/product....&cat=0&pa
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For those imaginative, there is almost limitless use of obsolete floppy disks You can use them for shims, abstract decor, storage bins, key holder, etc. So, next time you need something, remember your forgotten floppy disk. You might be able to use it.

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