GreenItUp

Includes denim jeans.

Since denim clothing is pretty durable, most likely the items still have life in them and can still be used by you or someone else. Otherwise, most reuses are craft ideas (although practical, too) and require sewing skills. Worst case, donating jeans regardless of condition still stands a good chance of them being recycled.

There are many more things you can make besides what is listed here, but many of them are just variations and you can find instructions by doing a simple Google search, or by applying your own creativity if you are artistically inclined.
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Includes plastic one-gallon and half-gallon milk jugs.

Many families buy milk so often, these containers become an unavoidable regularly accumulating item. Unless we bring back the milkman, the most realistic and practical solution for most people is to just toss these in with the rest of your recyclables.
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Includes manual toothbrushes.

Supposedly around 50 million pounds of toothbrushes end up in landfills every year (magical number commonly found around the internet). This supposedly is based on an estimate that each American replaces their toothbrush twice a year. Among all the wasteful habits and garbage we needlessly generate, I think toothbrushes should be low on the priority list. Pick your battles. Nonetheless…
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CFL bulbs are energy-efficient light bulbs, using up to 75% less energy and lasting 10x longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
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