A few weeks ago I found a packet of silica gel in a pair of shoes. It said on the pack “Silica Gel - THROW AWAY”
That’s not much good for a family on a mission to put nothing into landfill this year!
Fortunately, you all came to my rescue with your brilliant suggestions for how to turn our rubbish into a resource. Rather than keep all the information to ourselves, we decided to compile a list so everyone can benefit from the wisdom of your knowledge.
So here it is, 8 ways to reuse silica gel as suggested by you!
Protect seeds
Compost Woman uses packs of silica gel to keep her seeds in tip top condition,  ready for planting out.
Prevent condensation
Brian and Susi suggest we placed packs of silica gel in shallow trays on window sills to absorb moisture, stop condensation and deter mould.
Wardrobes
Sandy puts silica gel in the bottom of her wardrobe, in the lid of an old shoe box.
Reuse
Magdalena has a similar idea; she use it in closets or in the bottom of stored suitcases. But she suggests we try to remember to leave it at the store next time so it can be reused - great point, Magdalena!
Stinky shoes
Nadine puts silica packets inside boots to keep the bacteria and fungi count down.
Flowers
Nadine also suggests using the crystals in an empty vase to dry some flowers for dry bouquets.
Dishwasher tablets
Pippa suggested using silica gel packets in the dishwasher tablets box. She tells us, as it absorbs the moisture, it’s especially handy with tablets wrapped in water-dissolving material.
Car windscreens
Pippa also made the fantastic suggestion of keeping a packet or two to your car’s dashboard - they’ll help to keep the window less foggy in wintertime. I’m definitely going to try this one out!