To recycle is to convert waste into reusable materials, to make a new item out of used stuff. To upcycle, is to create a cool high quality product out of discarded or old objects. Recycling and upcycling extends the lifespan of things and prevents more garbage from going to the landfills.

For instance, if your puppy chewed up your book, don’t just put the ruined book in the recycle bin. Think out of the box! Wrap a present with it! Instead of purchasing wrapping paper, you can also use old magazines or newspaper.

ruined book

upcycled book

Get clever and creative and make useful things out of disposable and old items!

• Tambourines, made out of bottle caps and a metal hanger.
• Light bulb planter, hanging plant holder made out of a burnt light bulb.
• Re-purposed T-Shirts Rag Rug, with natural hibiscus and turmeric dyes!
• Bird feeder, made out of a wine bottle.
• Wine Cork Bulletin Board, to stay organized, motivated and productive!
• Tree Stump Coasters & Pen Holders, made from dead (Christmas) trees.
• Versatile Pallet Table, a one of a kind, modern industrial addition to your home.

Recycled Light Bulb Planter

Recycled T-shirt Rag Rug

Tree Stump Coaster

Recycled Light bulb planter

Tree Stump Pen Holder & Coaster

Recycled Old Can Decorative Planter

Light Bulb Planter

one large sanded and varnished pallet

Tiny Recycled Light Bulb Planter

Edison light bulb planter

Recycled Wine Glass Planter

Wine Bottle Bird Feeder with roof

Re-purposed t-shirts Rag Rug + Natural Dye

Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

wood pallet table

Tiny Recycled Glass Jar Terrarium

Tree Stump Pen Holder

beer caps tambourines

Bottle Caps Tambourine

bottle cap mural

Recycled Wood Pallet Coffee Table

DIY Wood Pallet Desk

Soda Can Shakers