You're describing reusing, but calling it recycling. None of your examples are recycling - reusing a milk crate as decor is reuse. For an example of recycling,

You're describing reusing, but calling it recycling. None of your examples are recycling - reusing a milk crate as decor is reuse. For an example of recycling, try evaluating the cost of making a milk crate out of plastic bags vs. virgin plastic.