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
Tree Stump Pen Holder & Coaster
Tiny Recycled Glass Jar Terrarium
Light Bulb Planter
Recycled Wood Pallet Coffee Table
Tree Stump Coaster
Wine Bottle Bird Feeder
Tree Stump Pen Holder
Recycled Light Bulb Planter
wood pallet table
Wine Bottle Bird Feeder with roof
one large sanded and varnished pallet
Edison light bulb planter
Recycled Old Can Decorative Planter
Bottle Caps Tambourine
Re-purposed t-shirts Rag Rug + Natural Dye
Soda Can Shakers
bottle cap mural
Recycled T-shirt Rag Rug
Recycled Light bulb planter
Tiny Recycled Light Bulb Planter
beer caps tambourines