Recycling Projects
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There are so many cool recycling projects out there to choose from – no matter your age or needs, there are plenty of projects to keep you busy all year round.
Recycling Projects on the Cheap
Most recycling projects, by nature, are pretty darn inexpensive, and the benefits of recycling household goods are many. Many recycled projects can be made with common household recyclables such as cardboard, toilet paper tubes, fabric bits, old clothing, felt, foil, plastic bottles, and more. Some projects take a little more hunting; such as looking at a junkyard, thrift store, or garage sales.
A great rule of thumb for creative folks is to never toss anything, which could possibly be used for something else. Think about typical recycled projects, like creating a blanket out of your little one’s old clothing, or making a child’s telescope out of toilet paper tubes. However, don’t be afraid to try new recycled projects either. You can spice up old jewelry boxes with small pieces of tile, create coasters from small pieces of wood, melt crayon pieces to make huge new crayons, and more.
If you’d like to save recycled goods for art projects, a good way to do this is to get a few bins or boxes, and label them, plastic, paper, natural, fabric, and so on. You can use jars inside the bins for small recycled bits like buttons and crayon pieces, and small boxes for things like juice lids. If you keep your bins orderly, you’ll have no trouble finding materials for your recycled projects.
Following in the sections below are some great recycling projects you and your family can try.
Recycling Projects for Kids
KinderArt Art From Recycled Materials offers plenty of fun recycled kid projects, such as:
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If you’ve got paper to recycle, then you’re just one box of Jello away from recycled paper stickers. Super easy to make and taste great to lick. Kids love them.
Ball bearing recycled tumbling friend: This project has a few steps, but is pretty fun on a rainy day; and what else can you use old ball bearings for?
Recycled Dollhouse Project – small enough to slide under a bed, and super cool. This project uses tons of recycled materials; basically whatever your heart desires.
Egg Carton Buggy Mobile – too cute.
Recycling Projects for All Ages
Recycle Works has many creative reuse project links – with a little something for all age groups. Some projects include:
- Colorful envelopes made with old magazine or calendar pages.
- Bird feeder from a milk carton
Turn plastic bags into wedding ready flowers – really. For plastic bags, you won’t believe how great these flowers look.
Adorable reusable lunch sacks made from oilcloth. A great way to recycle old tablecloths with some rips and tears.
Recycle your old paper, into, what else? New paper. This recycling project is fun for kids, but requires adult supervision.
All Free Crafts has way more recycled material projects than one family could ever possibly need. Visit the site to learn about making projects such as:
- Doggie Bag Tote
- Magazine Holders
- Wallpaper Fan
- Faux Wood Checkers Box
- Denim Pocket Fridge Magnets
- Timmy the Turtle CD Magnet
- And oodles more.
Bigger projects like recycled glass countertops and recycled wood flooring are great for home owners. Especially those who like eco-DIY projects.
Professional Recycled Projects
Many artists create beautiful items out of recycled materials. To gain inspiration for your own recycled projects visit the following links – you’ll be amazed at what some people can make out of recycling objects.
Junk Creation: This cool blog is nothing but recycled and found creations. You can browse for hours and see all sorts of amazing recycled projects and art. For example:
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