Re-using Waste

Re-using unwanted or waste items is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment. Here are a few ideas:
 

Kitchen items

• Egg cartons: Use for organising small items like jewellery, screws, or seedlings for gardening.

• Wine corks: Create cork boards, trivets, or even use as garden markers.

• Old utensils: Turn forks and spoons into hooks or wall art.

• Baking soda containers: After emptying, use them as shakers for powdered sugar or cinnamon.

• Glass jars: Can be used for storage, as vases, or even for homemade candles.

• Plastic containers: Useful for organizing small items, gardening, or as craft supplies.

Bathroom items

• Toothbrushes: Use old toothbrushes for cleaning tight spots or cleaning jewellery.

• Towel: Repurpose old towels as cleaning rags or make them into reusable makeup remover pads.

• Empty toilet paper rolls: Use for craft projects.

Living room items

• Magazine holders: Repurpose as storage for kitchen items like foil and plastic wrap or as file organizers.

• Old CDs and DVDs: Create coasters or use them in art projects as reflective surfaces.

• Picture frames: Turn into serving trays, chalkboards, or jewellery organizers.

• Candle jars: Clean and use for storage of small items, like cotton balls.

• Furniture: Show how old furniture can be updated with paint or new hardware.

Bedroom items

• Pillowcases: Use as garment bags, cleaning/dusting cloths, or even for crafting projects.

• Shoe boxes: Decorate and use as storage for photos, stationery, or as drawer organizers.

• Clothes hangers: Repurpose wire hangers as plant supports or make them into hooks or wreath forms.

Garden and outdoor items

• Plastic bottles: Create bird feeders, watering cans, or use as cloches to protect young plants.

• Old tyres: Make into garden planters, swings, or even outdoor furniture.

• Wooden pallets: Convert into garden beds, outdoor furniture, or vertical planters.

• Old tools: Turn into garden decorations or use handles as plant supports.

• Upcycled planters: Turn tin cans or old teapots into stylish planters.

Miscellaneous items

• Gift wrap and bags: Save and reuse for future gifts or use in craft projects.

• Old sheets and curtains: Turn into drip cloths for painting, sewing projects, or as picnic blankets.

• Baby food jars: Perfect for storing spices, small craft supplies, or as small planters.

• Binder clips: Use to organize cables, keep food bags sealed, or even as photo holders.

• Envelopes: Reuse for scrap paper, organizing receipts, or as seed packets.