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.

DIY Wood Pallet Desk

Recycled Wine Glass Planter

Edison light bulb planter

Tiny Recycled Glass Jar Terrarium

Recycled Light bulb planter

Bottle Caps Tambourine

Tree Stump Pen Holder & Coaster

beer caps tambourines

Light Bulb Planter

Re-purposed t-shirts Rag Rug + Natural Dye

wood pallet table

Tree Stump Coaster

Recycled T-shirt Rag Rug

Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

Soda Can Shakers

Tiny Recycled Light Bulb Planter

one large sanded and varnished pallet

Tree Stump Pen Holder

bottle cap mural

Recycled Old Can Decorative Planter

Recycled Wood Pallet Coffee Table

Recycled Light Bulb Planter

Wine Bottle Bird Feeder with roof