8 sensible ways to start the New Year off on the right foot

What can you do with all these useless things?

So, does all this unwanted stuff have to go in the trash bin? Not at all! There are many ways you can put these items to good use.

• Donate things to shelters and other volunteer organizations. For instance, jackets with broken zippers and old bedclothes can give warmth to homeless animals, making their lives a little more comfortable.
• Take your old books and magazines to public libraries. Also, you can hook up with book collectors or leave some of the books at the nearest bookcrossing point. Why not put a small note between the pages; this way, you might even acquire new, interesting friends!