If you enjoy altoids mints, there is a good chance that you just cannot throw away the empty tins. We feel your pain, but we have some good news. There are a number of resources online that offer suggestions on what to do with them.

If you are artistically inclined, you can cover them with painted artwork, or you can try copper plating and etching them.

For the more technologically gifted among us, i.e., those with “The Knack” featured in a recent post, you can try creating a simple robot and a doublet amplifier, or an MP3 player. How about an ipod charger using “AA” batteries.

Have fun!