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Repurposing? Try this for starters

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Repurposing? Try this for starters Rob Venables of Bermagui has a use for the tie (C8) that we hadn’t considered: “In our sailing days I was privileged to cruise to New Zealand with Ian Kiernan, founder of Clean up Australia. Ian reckoned the only good thing about ties was to start an outboard motor when the cord broke.” “Before supermarkets sold reusable bags, I belonged to a Boomerang Bag sewing...
This collection of reader submissions operates as a mosaic of everyday ingenuity, nostalgia, and gentle social critique. At its strongest, it celebrates resourcefulness—whether through repurposing ties for practical or environmental ends, or reflecting on the stark contrast between historical and contemporary petrol prices. The anecdotes about Boomerang Bags and outboard motor hacks highlight grassroots solutions to waste and functionality, offering a counterpoint to disposable culture. The humo...