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10 New Uses for Newspaper

“Newspaper, by design, is a very absorbent product, because it has to absorb ink. But that also means it is equipped to absorb all sorts of moisture, including moisture and the resulting odors found in shoes, in vegetable drawers, and elsewhere,” says Chris Morrissey, vice president of marketing for Sun Chemical, in Northlake, Illinois, the world’s largest printing-ink manufacturer.

1. Deodorize food containers.

2. Ripen tomatoes.

3. Pack delicate items.

4. Wipe away tough streaks on glass.

5. Preserve antique glass.

6. Dry shoes.

7. Wrap gifts.

8. Create a home for slushy snow boots.

9. Prepare a garden.

10. Keep the refrigerator vegetable drawer dry and free of smells.