Don't be so quick to throw your eclipse glasses away, they have an afterlife

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Here are a few ideas on how to give your eclipse glasses a second life

As the solar eclipse approached on April 8, millions donned solar eclipse glasses to take in the spectacle. However, with another eclipse still years away, it may seem like these glasses have lost their purpose - but hold that thought.

There are several options for what to do with your used eclipse glasses. In the video above, The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen explores their future uses, and how to discard them properly if they're scratched or damaged.

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