One Redditor shared their favorite way to recycle their mascara in r/Upcycling.
The photo shows a postcard with a photo of the cutest baby opossum being brushed on the belly with a mascara wand from the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge as a thank you for the donation to Wands for Wildlife.
"They send an adorable postcard every time you donate," the original poster wrote in the caption.
The second photo showed the backside of the postcard, which thanks you on behalf of the rescue animals and offers more information on how to help.
Unfortunately, as mentioned in the comments, Wands for Wildlife is no longer accepting wands. However, they offer other upcycling ideas for your wands such as cleaning tools, pet care, and art materials.
These are great examples of fun and unique ways to repurpose or donate items you no longer need. Especially mascara wands, which are so specific and typically sold in plastic tubes that break down into microplastics, winding up everywhere from our lungs to the deepest part of the ocean.
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🔘 Giving me money back 💰
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The mascara wand upcycle was a big hit.
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"I love this!" one Redditor commented.
"I usually recycle my beauty products at a beauty store. But they will never get another mascara wand again, cuz they'll be going to the baby critters!" exclaimed another.
Someone else added: "Absolutely precious. I've been saving some up for exactly this purpose."
"This is incredible," wrote a third.
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