Reuse Collection

Traditional glass milk bottle in a vintage carrier, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, UK

Lisbon, Portugal. Recycled tires

Lisbon, Portugal. Recycled tires

Love nature
Melanie Viola

Green vibes only
Melanie Viola

Goods shed DP173391
Ludlow Brewing Company, Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, 2015. Exterior view of the former goods shed, in use as a micro-brewery and cafe, from the south-west

The Old Friary DP072526
The Old Friary, Friars Lane, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire. General view of the old friary, now a youth hostel, from the east

St Marys Court a43_00977
St Mary's Court, 49-51 North Bar Within, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, 1943. This timber framed medieval building probably dates from the 15th century. It is shown here in use as a garage

Cheltenham Playhouse PLA01_09_038
Playhouse Theatre, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The auditorium of the Playhouse Theatre, formerly the Montpellier Baths

Highbury Stadium Square PLA01_03_1026
Highbury, Highbury Hill, Highbury, Islington, Greater London. The former entrance to the West Stand of Arsenal Stadium at 137-139 Highbury Hill

Beckenham Place PLA01_03_0953
Beckenham Place Park, Golf Club House, Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London. Golfers in front of the clubhouse of Beckenham Place Park Golf Club, formerly Beckenham Place

Lost Tewkesbury a62_01814
St Marys Lane, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. A view from the south east showing a row of mediaeval, timber framed buildings on the north side of St Marys Lane

Newark Moot Hall OP35559
MOOT HALL, 18 MARKET PLACE, NEWARK, NEWARK AND SHERWOOD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. The main, south elevation of the Moot Hall (former Town Hall) viewed from the Market Place, whilst the premises of A F Coyne

Metal shed in winter, Nulato, Alaska, USA
Detail of sheet metal patterns curling on the side of a corrugated metal shed patched together in winter; Nulato, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Save your old waste paper for conversion into munitions: a vital contribution to the war effort. Double page spread from The Illustrated London News. Date: 1941

WW1 wicker shell cases recycled as umbrella stands, 1915
Wicker carrying-cases for German shells, repurposed as umbrella stands in France, 1915. Date: 1915

Senlis Cathedral. (engraving, ca. 1840)
5975624 Senlis Cathedral. (engraving, ca. 1840) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. France. Senlis Cathedral)

Surrounded: Sand
Sustainability concept with a plastic fork, red butterfly, and a circle of light. Dina Belenko

Upcycle
Gilbert Claes

City of London handcart with scrap metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, UK
Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

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Environment, Recycling, Plastic bottles attached to a wire fence at the WOMAD festival, to highlight the need to recycle non-sustaninable materials

The ancient medieval dam at the small hydroelectric plant
In the municipality of Pitigliano (in the province of Grosseto, central Italy) there is an ancient medieval dam serving a mill, now used for the small hydroelectric plant

Bicycles for hire, The Pirelli Hangar Bicocca Foundation, contemporary art gallery, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Autografi delle tavole della prima edizione dell opera, degli Elementi della architettura civile, Vannini, Giuseppe, pen and ink, some with sepia wash, ca

Victorian jewellery remounted as diamond brooches 1937
This illustration shows how pieces of Victorian jewellery were being reused as ornamental brooches more in keeping with the 1930s

When Peace Comes Along by Heath Robinson, WW1
A Last Use for the Ole Siege Howitzers. A big gun converted into a receptacle for milk on a horse-drawn cart. Ideas for what to do with old war machinery

[A man engaged in metalwork, appears to be melting statues to reuse the metal, with a kitten next to his left leg], , artist, [between 1790 and 1840], 1 painting : color

Materials for recycling at a recycling plant, sewing machines

Old metal, material for recycling

Material for recycling

Old car tyres, material for recycling

Origami recycling sign
recycling sign folded out of paper, origami style

Recycled Christmas trees used on coastal sand dunes to reduce erosion, Formby Point, Merseyside, England, February

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"Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Reuse in Action" A traditional glass milk bottle nestled in a vintage carrier - a charming reminder of simpler times. The ancient medieval dam at the small hydroelectric plant stands as a testament to sustainable energy practices throughout history. Goods shed DP173391 showcases how repurposing old structures can breathe new life into forgotten spaces. The Old Friary DP072526 exemplifies how historical buildings can be transformed into vibrant community hubs through reuse initiatives. St Marys Court a43_00977 demonstrates that even architectural remnants can find new purpose and beauty when given another chance. Cheltenham Playhouse PLA01_09_038 proves that theaters, like fine wine, only get better with age when they are lovingly restored and reused. Highbury Stadium Square PLA01_03_1026 serves as an inspiring example of transforming former sports arenas into thriving residential communities for all to enjoy. Beckenham Place PLA01_03_0953 shows us that nature and recreation go hand-in-hand when we repurpose open spaces for public use and enjoyment. Lost Tewkesbury a62_01814 reminds us of the importance of preserving our heritage by reusing historic landmarks rather than letting them fade away with time. Newark Moot Hall OP35559 highlights how adaptive they are transform once-abandoned buildings into bustling centers of civic engagement and cultural exchange. Metal shed in winter, Nulato, Alaska, USA illustrates the resilience and versatility of reused materials even in harsh climates; proof that sustainability knows no bounds. Save your old waste paper for conversion into munitions - an important message from wartime eras reminding us that every resource has potential value if we choose to reuse it wisely.