RECYCLE: What to do with expired items that are still good

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September 28, 2023

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For purposes of this post, the term “expired” describes foods or items that are way past their expiration date, sell-by date or use-by date old but still usable and not downright rotten.

Trust your senses of sight and smell. If the color or texture has dramatically changed or if it smells bad or different from how it used to smell, go ahead and throw it in your compost pile.

Here are some useful tips for putting expired foods and items to good use. Mayonnaise

Shine stainless steel. Use your old mayonnaise to buff stainless steel appliances until fingerprints, marks and smudges are gone and the shine is restored.

Squeaky hinges. At the first sign of a squeak, slather your old mayo onto the hinge using your finger, then open and shut the object several times to get it worked into the squeaky hinge. Just use a paper towel or clean cloth to wipe up any excess mayo.

Remove sticker residue. Use your old mayo to remove stickers from containers you want to repurpose. First, remove as much of the sticker as you can then cover the remaining sticker and residue with a thick layer of mayo.

Let it sit for a few minutes so the fat or oil in the mayo can start to dissolve the adhesive. When the adhesive has dissolved enough, rub the rest of the sticker or its residue off with your fingers or a sponge.

Manicure treatment. Before your next home manicure, try soaking your nails in a shallow dish of your old mayo to soften and moisturize your cuticles. By doing so, your nails will also get a boost of protein for added strength. Greek yogurt

You can use past-its-prime Greek yogurt to make an exfoliating face mask. Greek yogurt is packed with lactic acid, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin underneath.

In a small bowl, stir together two tablespoons of Greek yogurt and one tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture to your face in an even layer, let it sit for 15 minutes, then wash it off with warm water. Stale bread

You can easily use stale bread to make baked French toast, bread crumbs, croutons or panzanella.

To make appetizing croutons: Cut your bread into cubes, spread it on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper and add herbs of your choosing. Bake them for about ten minutes and enjoy them on top of a soup or as a finger food starter with a yummy spread. Ground coffee

If your ground coffee has gotten stale, you can still put it to good use as a face scrub! Coffee is packed with antioxidants and has an astringent effect, a combination that can help nourish and tone your skin.

Just mix your stale ground coffee with enough milk to form a paste. Rub the coffee paste onto your skin for a minute or so, let it sit for about 20 minutes, then rinse clean. Overripe fruit

Blend soft, ripe fruit with your favorite milk to make a healthy smoothie or sugar-free popsicles for your kids.

Alternatively, you can make fruit-infused water by adding mint and citrus. This can help you drink more waterandand cut down on store-bought sugary drinks and juices. Citrus peels

Use citrus peels to make a multi-purpose cleaning detergent. Collect a bunch of citrus peels in a glass container filled with vinegar and let them soak for 14 days to extract the essential oil from the peels.

Remove the peels and add them to your compost pile. Pour the liquid into a spray bottle and use it to clean surfaces naturally. Used cooking oil

Lamp oil. Household oil lamps can be poweredusing used cooking oil. The process is really quite simple: You need a container, a wick and a metal lid. The used oil canfuel the lamp on its own.

Lubricants. Spent oil is often used as lubricants for various household products. They are good for smoothing lock-and-key mechanisms, as well as creaky hinges and other things. Spent oil can also be used to help deter rust from accumulating.

Paint remover. Paint is a substance that can be tremendously difficult to strip off surfaces or wash off your hands. Used cooking oilis great for removing paint from different surfaces.

Car cleaning material. You can use spent oil to remove dirt and other debris from the surface of cars and trucks. Simply pour the oil onto a rag or towel and apply it to the area that you are trying to clean. The oil will help strip the dirt or sticky substance off the surface of your car.It can also be used for other parts of the car under the hood. Eye shadow

Theres a chance that your makeup goesbadeven before its expiration date. Powder eye shadow lasts for two to three years whereas cream-based, water-based or other types of eye shadows that contain oil have a shorter shelf life.

Writing. Create different writings by using glittery, solid colors. This DIY is just so easy to make: Just mix yourcrushed expired eye shadow and cleansing oil to make colored ink for writing.

Drawing. Expired eye shadow can also be used like paint to create a unique artwork. Simply crush and mix your chosen eye shadow color with a watercolor binder for about one minute.

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Liverpool football star Diogo Jota killed in car crash

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July 4, 2025

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Liverpool football star Diogo Jota killed in car crash

Liverpool star Diogo Jota has died in a car crash.

The 28-year-old Portuguese forward died in the accident in the early hours of Thursday morning near Zamora, in northwestern Spain.

His brother, Andre Silva, was also killed in the crash on the Rias Bajas Highway (A-52) near Palacios de Sanabria, heading towards Benavente.

Follow the latest updates following Diogo Jota’s death

Jota and Silva were driving to Santander to catch a ferry back to England ahead of the start of Liverpool’s pre-season training on Monday, CNN Portugal reports.

The news outlet reports that Jota was advised against flying back to England due to recent surgery.

Police said the accident happened at 12.30am when the Lamborghini the pair were travelling in veered off the road.

“A vehicle left the road and everything indicates a tyre burst while overtaking,” the Guardia Civil in Zamora told Sky Sports News in a statement.

“As a result of the accident, the car caught fire and both people were killed. Pending the completion of forensic tests, one of the deceased has been identified as Diogo Jota, a Liverpool FC player, and his brother, Andre Felipe.”

A Spanish government source told the PA news agency that police were investigating the crash as “a possible speeding incident”.

Police added that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.

Pictures of the aftermath of the crash showed debris scattered along the side of the road, including what appeared to be charred parts of the vehicle.

It comes just 10 days after the player married his long-term girlfriend, Rute Cardoso.

He had three children.

The footballer, who played as a striker for Liverpool, began his career in his native Portugal and played at Atletico Madrid in Spain before moving to England.

He joined the Merseyside club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020.

Jota played an important role throughout his five years with the Reds, including scoring six times in Liverpool’s recent Premier League-winning season.

He scored a total of 47 times in 123 matches for the club. He also played 49 times for the Portugal national side, scoring 14 times.

Silva, 25, played for Penafiel, a Portuguese second division club.

Teammates and football legends pay tribute

A statement issued by Liverpool FC said the club was “devastated” by their player’s death.

“The club have been informed the 28-year-old has passed away following a road traffic accident in Spain along with his brother, Andre,” the club said in a statement.

“Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre’s family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss.

“We will continue to provide them with our full support.”

The Portuguese football federation said it was “utterly devastated by the deaths”.

“Far beyond being an exceptional player, with nearly 50 caps for the national team, Diogo Jota was an extraordinary person, respected by all teammates and opponents, someone with a contagious joy and a reference within his own community.

“We have lost two champions. The passing of Diogo and Andre Silva represents irreparable losses for Portuguese Football, and we will do everything to honour their legacy daily.”

The Portugal and Spain women’s teams held a minute’s silence for Jota and Silva before their match in the Women’s Euros in Switzerland on Thursday evening.

It came after Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot said in a statement: “What can anyone say at a time like this when the shock and the pain is so incredibly raw? I wish I had the words but I know I do not.

“All I have are feelings that I know so many people will share about a person and a player we loved dearly and a family we care so much about.

“My first thoughts are not those of a football manager. They are of a father, a son, a brother and an uncle and they belong to the family of Diogo and Andre Silva who have experienced such an unimaginable loss.”

Jota’s former manager at Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, offered his thoughts in a post on Instagram.

“This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose, but I can’t see it,” he said.

“I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother Andre. Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father.

“We will miss you so much. All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them.”

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk posted on Instagram: “What a human being, what a player, but most importantly what an unbelievable family man.

“You mean so much to all of us and you always will!”

Cristiano Ronaldo, Jota’s captain in the national team, said: “It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married.

“To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world.

“I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you.”

Jota’s Liverpool teammates Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai have also paid tribute.

Szoboszlai wrote: “Words cannot describe how heartbroken and devastated we are… Your smile, your love for the game will never be forgotten.

“We will miss you so much, but you will stay with us forever, on and off the pitch.”

Jota’s former teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Thiago Alcantara have also shared messages on social media.

Mane posted a picture of himself and Jota with heartbreak emojis.

It came as Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish wrote on X: “You feel helpless, knowing there’s so little we can do to ease the pain for his wife of just two weeks, his three beautiful children.”

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard shared an image of Jota on Instagram and wrote: “Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time.”

Liverpool owners Billy Hogan, John Henry and Tom Werner, who are part of the Fenway Sports Group, said: “This tragic situation and the reality of it is truly shocking, devastating and has left us numb with grief.”

Football icon Lionel Messi has also paid tribute, sharing an image of Jota on Instagram with the message “QEPD” – short for the Spanish phrase ‘que en paz descanse’, which translates to “may he rest in peace'”.

European football clubs such as Barcelona and AC Milan have also shared messages, along with basketball player LeBron James and tennis icon Rafael Nadal.

Meanwhile Liverpool FC have opened a physical and digital book of condolence for supporters and members of the public to sign.

The physical book is at the club’s stadium, in the Anfield Road Stand reception area until Sunday evening.

An avid video gamer, Jota also owned an eSports team and regularly streamed on Twitch.

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