There have been multiple comments about reusing recyclable materials so I decided to go ahead and write about it. There are so many ways to help our environment and one of them is to reduce the waste of recycled materials. One great way to do that is by reusing these materials and there are so many out there that are not useful but really cool looking too.
These projects range from small projects to very large projects. From reusing glass jars for candles to plastic bottles for home walls, the possibilities are endless. Personally, I have reused reusable bags in my backyard for gardening as well as 2 liter bottles for certain herbs that will self drain extra water at the bottom. If you like gardening, I recommend looking into it. Also if you still use plastic disposable bags from the store, I recommend opting for using reusable bags. Disposable bags are not only bad for the environment but also litter our streets, I will write more about this at a later time.
These are just a few of the things you can do with recycled or reusable materials. Did you know that you can make furniture out of cardboard? You can and they actually look really awesome. I started working on a piece for my cats years ago but never finished it. There are buildings that are made out of plastic bottles, glass bottles, pallets, and so much more. Now, you may not be feasible for you to make an entire building from recycled materials in your own backyard but there are a lot of great DIY websites out there that can assist you with some ideas, if you are willing to tackle the task. I usually use Instructables, go check it out Remember that you are also helping the environment with some of these projects.
Here are a few links to check out:
Buildings Made From Recycled Materials
Cardboard Furniture
Creative Ways To Reuse Plastic Bottles
10 Items You Can Reuse Over and Over
Very awesome post Asheen. It's funny, I literally just made a post about recycling on my own blog and then came across yours via my reading list. I always have used Instructables as a kid. My friends and I always use to build the most bizarre projects. Thanks for putting this information out there! Very important for us to consider.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I really appreciate you including easy DIY's and Instructables to help push knowledge. A lot of people think recycling and reducing one's carbon footprint is difficult, but it can be really easy and fun! Pinterest is also a wealth of resources for cute home DIYs using recycled materials.
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