Rabrrrrrr
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Fri Aug-15-08 10:49 AM
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What can I do with old feather pillows? |
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I have a couple feather pillows that are leaking feathers like sieves, so I don't want them in the house any more.
Do I just throw them away? Is there an ecological alternative?
Are they something that one could freecycle? I wouldn't want to take someone's old pillow, but maybe others would?
Suggestions and thoughts much appreciated.
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Fri Aug-15-08 10:50 AM
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Fri Aug-15-08 10:51 AM
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2. Soak 'em down with farm-grade deisel or kerosene |
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and burn them on a pyre composed of old tires, styrofoam refuse and kittens.
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Fri Aug-15-08 10:52 AM
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3. You could get a high thread count pillow protector |
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I'd probably just throw it away/put it in a closet and get a new pillow.
Pillows are allergen magnets, and getting new ones or putting an anti allergy pillow protector is a good idea.
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Fri Aug-15-08 10:55 AM
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You could call your local animal rescue and see if they'd like it for pet beds?
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Fri Aug-15-08 10:57 AM
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5. Donate to local Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. |
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They can use those feathers to rehabilitate injured birds. The science has really advanced there, allowing feather grafting, even cross species (goose to hawk for example). There is a real shortage of feathers for wildlife rehabilitation, as most birds are not organ donors.
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Fri Aug-15-08 10:59 AM
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6. get hot tar, pour over the nearest |
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GOPer, add feathers and find a rail out of town
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Fri Aug-15-08 12:56 PM
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7. you can take them in to be reticked |
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and they'll be like new again.
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Fri Aug-15-08 01:06 PM
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8. Here's a place that'll blow them up |
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with their own ultra-violet cleaned feathers, in a new ticking, for 21 semolians. http://www.the-pillow-shop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=7
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Rabrrrrrr
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Fri Aug-15-08 01:25 PM
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9. That's about 4 times what I paid for these pieces of shit |
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Edited on Fri Aug-15-08 01:26 PM by Rabrrrrrr
Good idea otherwise, though!
I should have mentioned in the OP that these are really shitty feather pillows - thin, understuffed, and held in with really crappy hugely-porous material that lets the feathers practically fly out.
They came as part of a set with a comforter, and I should have known, as I have been taught over and over again, you get what you pay for - and feather pillows and a comforter for $30 or was a fucking dumb idea.
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Fri Aug-15-08 01:50 PM
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10. Reduce, reuse, recyle.... |
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Tar and feathering, anyone?
Although, now that I think about it, I suspect that tar has a large carbon footprint compared to the recycling of feathers.
IF you can locate a suitable carbon-neutral alternative to tar, then do carry on.
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Rabrrrrrr
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Fri Aug-15-08 01:52 PM
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11. Perhaps high fructose corn syrup? I can just grab almost any kid's "fruit" "drink" and heat it up. |
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Fri Aug-15-08 02:42 PM
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13. Indeed - "fruit drink" |
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You'd be doing red-blooded American children a favor by taking that out of the supply chain.
:patriot:
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Fri Aug-15-08 01:56 PM
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12. save them in a plastic trash bag until you have enough cheap feather pillow's worth |
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to make a nice big pillow. Keep it in your "sewing" closet for 10 or 15 years.:eyes: yes they are still there.
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Fri Aug-15-08 02:44 PM
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14. do you have woods nearby? |
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You could shake them out in the woods. The critters would be grateful when it's time to build winter abodes.
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Fri Aug-15-08 04:10 PM
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15. I've heard they're good in compost. |
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High in nitrogen, but probably a higher likelyhood of bad smell too if you don't get the mix right.
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