What to Do With Old Trophies
Awards and trophies are great symbols of achievement and pride for many people. These achievements can be outgrown however, and the third runner-up trophy from the fifth-grade spelling bee may not have the same value at 20 as it did at 12. What becomes of these trinkets? Unfortunately, they have frequently been thrown away in the past but there are several other options to consider before tossing that Little League trophy or Eagle Scout award into the dumpster. Does this Spark an idea?
Display Them
A trophy from middle-school may not seem like much now but for some people, they regain value as time goes by. By storing all awards, trophies and similar achievements in one place, you can accumulate quite a collection that can make for a nostalgic display. Placing them in a cabinet with some lights can create a possible conversation piece in your living room or den. Sometimes you may not want to keep a trophy or plaque but a parent or grandparent would still see value in it and display it proudly.
Recycle Them
Most trophies are made out of metal, plastic and possibly marble. All of these substances can be recycled and used to make other products instead of sending them to a landfill. Contact local landfills and ask if they have recycling programs that can handle the materials in your unwanted trophies. If the substances in your trophy match that of a particular recycle bin nearby, you can just drop it in without concern. That will be better for the environment and requires a minimal amount of effort.
Donate Them
By donating your trophies to charity, they can be refurbished and re-engraved and then given to a new generation of award-winners. Trophies can be expensive to make so many organizations can make good use of refurbished and second-hand trophies and they mean just as much to the recipient as a brand-new one would. Contact a local Goodwill or Salvation Army and they can tell you if they prefer to take them directly or of there is a specialty shop in the area that does that type of thing and you can drop it off directly to them.
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