I'm all about recycling all the time. I don't like to throw away things just like that, I always see new life & purpose in everything.
Here is what I've done with an old wooden handmade hanger: https://steemit.com/decoupage/@realmeandi/my-first-decoupage-attempt . Sometimes I make my own soap --> you could check it here: https://steemit.com/soap/@realmeandi/soap-making <-- and for molds I use already used plastic and/or cardboard things that otherwise would already be on garbage disposal such as milk boxes, teabags boxes, plastic yogurt containers, even toilet paper rolls and much more. ☼
Btw, no need to mention: I love this post of yours! :-)