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Why you should never throw away these bags again
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-you-should-never-throw-away-silica-bags-again-2016-2

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Don't throw these away: Silica gel bags. They're usually found in a box when you buy new shoes or a camera. Usually, we throw them out.

Silicon dioxide dries out anything around them. Non-toxic, not poisonous, they do pose a choking hazard. Keep them away from children. Here's what you can use them for. ---CONTINUED---

Hat Tip to 'dmwalsh568 ', over at EHPD site:



How to Recharge Silica Gel
https://www.ehow.com/how_5035187_recharge-silica-gel.html

Those nifty packets you find tucked inside your new pair of shoes are filled with silica gel, a granular desiccant that removes moisture, protecting the item from damage. This high-capacity adsorbent is available in loose or packet form and can absorb up to 40 percent of its weight in moisture. Overtime, however, the silica gel can lose its moisture-removing power and become ineffective. When this occurs, don't throw the silica gel out: recharge or dry it with heat so you can continue to use it. ---CONTINUED---