6 Survival Uses for Sawdust You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

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Sawdust can be a great fire starter.

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Fire Starter

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Sawdust can be an excellent resource for your garden or potted plants.

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Plant Fertilizer

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Got an accidental oil or grease spill? Sawdust is an excellent absorbent.

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Absorb Spills

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Sawdust can be a surprisingly effective solution when your vehicle gets stuck in snow or mud.

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Get Vehicle Unstuck

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Add sawdust to your compost pile to enhance the composting process.

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Build a Compost

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Sawdust can make great bedding for your small pets like hamsters, guinea pigs, or rabbits.

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Pet Bedding