DIY projects can be so expensive, but not these recycled item DIYs. Show them off to your friends so they see just how resourceful and creative you are!
These 30 trash to treasure projects are packed with super creative ideas for giving new life to old pieces headed for the trash.
Huge list of creative upcycling projects and recycled crafts for kids! Use the items from your recycling bin to get creative!
I think this may be part of my future dreams is to make big sculptures out of recycled elements like this life-size recycled tire tree. I’m so happy whenever I see creativity constructed with…
These recycling projects are exactly what I needed to get some ideas for updating my home on the cheap. I can't believe how good they look!
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These recycling projects are exactly what I needed to get some ideas for updating my home on the cheap. I can't believe how good they look!
What do you see when looking at an unused fork, a screw, a car part, and other scraps? Most of us see something that belongs in a dump, except for Brian Mock, a sculptor and a metal revolutionist who is bringing reclaimed materials back to life in a form of spectacular sculpture art.
Laminated A4 poster Digitally hand drawn Great to blue tak to fridge or bin lid Australian recycling
Sustainability is a broad topic. Here are the 6 R's of sustainability to help you live a more sustianable life.
Fast-fashion discards are being shredded, and the fibers can be used in new garments.
Yes, it’s true! There is a lot more to recycling when it comes to the popular phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” While these are all good things to practice, there’s even more ways we can help. Recycling should be the last option! Often times, recycling will be people’s first thought. While it’s a won
At a time when the importance of sustainability is needed, DIY projects - made by yourself, that is - are becoming more and more common.
DIY rolled magazine art is a cheap and easy project anyone can do! Use recycled magazines to make beautiful wall art! Using recycled magazines, create rolls of magazine pages which can be used to create recycled art.
Want to stretch your dollars and make the most of what you have on hand? There are lots of cool ways you can up-cycle items that might otherwise get thrown away--check out these 7 smart new uses for old things to get your creative juices flowing!
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These recycling projects are exactly what I needed to get some ideas for updating my home on the cheap. I can't believe how good they look!
Our zero waste shop helps you to find and shop for the best reusable, eco-friendly, natural, organic, and plastic or waste-free products so you can start
Kids can make a real difference to their world - especially if the adults around them show them how. Check out these great ideas for kids and social justice
Disclaimer: I am basing this information off of what I learned while touring our local recycling facility. You
What the heck does it mean to live a zero waste lifestyle? Can I really not make any trash? Don’t let the term fool you.
One of the little things that always makes me happy is when I can use what I already have to make what I need. That kind of thinking has always fit with my frugal nature, but it’s also become a bonus for me to know I’m not creating more waste in the world. Today’s project...
A circular economy needs to start with businesses & corporations, but you can contribute to it, too! These 8Rs & examples will help you be more sustainable.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a whole lot of changes to our world, our lifestyle, and us. People are now consciously veering towards an environment-friendly way
Don't throw that old paper in the bin! Try these amazing and practical DIY projects to reuse scrap paper and reduce waste.
If you hang out around the zero waste scene online long enough you are sure to see the 7 R's of Zero waste or some variation of them. The 7 R's are: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, rehome, replant, rot. These are general principles for how to look at your items to either prevent you from obtaining them in the first place, or to figure out the best way to dispose of the item. It starts with refuse. Simply, if you don't need an item, don't get it. Whether it is a new article of clothing or a freebie from a store, if you don't need the item, simply refuse. Here are some fun, and some more practical ways of saying no thank you to plastic bags at the store. Next is to reduce which goes great with the trend in minimalism. Take a good look around you, do you need that many of an item? Do you need a separate cleaner for the kitchen sink, the toilet and the floor? Would one cleaner meet all your needs? Third is to reuse what you can. I am starting to get quite the glass jar collection and part of the reason why is because rather than throwing away the jar (or recycling it), I add it to the pantry. I then use the jars to store bulk food. Then is recycle. This is a big one and one that is highly dependent on where you live. Pay special attention to what you can recycle in your community and what you can't. We all wish we could live in places that recycle like Portland, Oregon, but unfortunately that just isn't the case. There are plenty of ways to rehome items you no longer want. You can have a garage sale, you can give to a friend, donate to a local charity, put it up on craigslist or freecycle, or donate to a thrift store. Replanting is one that we can start doing now that we have a garden. So far we have just planted plants and seeds that we have purchased, but future seasons we can start replanting seeds from our current crops. Finally there is rot. We haven't really started this yet. I got a nifty compost bin, and we throw the scraps into one area of the yard, but we aren't actually composting yet. I'm actually thinking we'll go the worm composting route, but more to come on that. So there you have it! You can see how maybe a favorite t-shirt could be worn, and then reused as a rag, and then finally recycled. But if you've ever wondered how people only end up with a tiny mason jar of trash, they are likely using these principles. How many of these do you do? Looking for some more practical tips? Check out 5 Simple Plastic Free Swaps For The Bathroom. Pin for later:
Where does our trash go after we empty it into a garbage truck? Some recycling facts (as we will see below) reveal that the bulk of our waste ends up in incinerators and water bodies such as rivers and oceans. The rest will likely end up buried hundreds of feet under the ground. We’re recycling, but what does that really mean?
Looking for easy ways to go green in your apartment? Just one small change a month can make a difference.
Do you know that tires can be very useful both in your garden and around your homestead? Instead of throwing old tires away as you did, it’s time to save
Don't throw your tin cans away! Here are 10 clever ways to turn them into something useful.
Manufacturing ecobricks maintains a basic principle: get all the plastic you can't reuse or recycle locally and put it together with the maximum packing power into PET bottles. This article explores the resources and steps required to create an ecobrick. It also explores the benefits and disadvantages of ecobricks to the environment.
Looking for ways to save money and also care about the environment? Learn how to save money and save the planet at the same time by removing these wasteful items from your shopping list.
Save money by finding ways to repurpose and upcycle things that other folks would throw away. Here are 65 items you should reuse.
I'm joining my friends for Earth Day and sharing recycle bin projects to help you turn trash into treasure. Reducing waste one item at a time.
These transformations are incredible.
Ah, recycling the one thing that everyone grabs onto in the hopes that they are a GOOD environmentalist. Did that read too negative coming from this
Did you know household recyclables can be turned into beautiful home decor? Check out these easy DIY home decor projects you can make from your recyclables!
Our zero waste shop helps you to find and shop for the best reusable, eco-friendly, natural, organic, and plastic or waste-free products so you can start
Looking for some creative inspiration before your next trip to the thrift store? This collection of repurposed projects is perfect for you!
Even if you're already recycling paper, plastic, and glass, there might be other things you can recycle hidden around your house!
These homemade greenhouse ideas make use of recycled and reclaimed materials to extend your growing season.without shelling out a lot of money.
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