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Attention Treehuggers: How do I recycle old ropes?

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Mike Anderson · · Colorado Springs, CO · Joined Nov 2004 · Points: 3,265

I have a bunch of old ropes that I'm finally emotionally ready to say goodbye to. What's the most environmentally responsible way to get them out of my basement?

Skyeler Congdon · · Western Slope · Joined Mar 2007 · Points: 3,005

I made some kickass rugs with mine and gave em away for christmas. The spiral style takes roughly 5 minutes per rope.

Kevin Stricker · · Evergreen, CO · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 1,196
A.P.T. · · Truckee,Ca · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 985
kirra · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 530

perhaps you could donate it to the nearest Boy-Scout Troop for their knot tying classes & demos

or to the nearest Stud Farm... (same thing)



nice horses AZ ~:)
Evan1984 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 30

I've sold a few on craigslist for 25 each. Just make sure to let them know its not for live load situations due to age. Thats a chunk towards your new one.

Rugs are great, but I can only handle so much handicraft. Recycling through sterling is probably the most eco friendly route.

Kevin Hansen · · Melba Idaho · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 130
Evan1984 wrote:I've sold a few on craigslist for 25 each.
You're not going to believe this but....

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d…

If that didn't work, look up item number 290227096525
I shipped it to the bidder in only the finest of pizza boxes. The story is 100% true. I cut the line in 1/2 and I'll sell the other 1/2 in a different weave soon.
Galibier_Numero_Un · · Erie, CO · Joined Jun 2007 · Points: 0

For those living in the Colorado Front Range area, the Boulder Rock Club acts as a collection point for the Sterling Rope recycling program. I just dropped off 25 years worth of old ropes to them.

Cheers,
Thom

Michael Ybarra · · on the road · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 85

In Tonsai, they use old ropes for v-threads and anchors. If you happen to be going or know someone who is...

Ben Baird · · Boulder, CO · Joined May 2008 · Points: 10

donate them to green guru in boulder they make these sweet bracelets out of it.

George Vigeon · · Bend, OR · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 35

I was wondering what happened to that rope on Touchstone!

Gwad that was an eyesore, saw it from the Organ Grinder..thanks for getting that down.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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