Hello again! Thank you for joining me this week. I am super excited for step 6 in our journey because it incorporates more creativity and fun than the previous ones. Some of our past steps to be more environmentally conscious can feel a bit like chores, and I understand that. This week is when we get to put our creative hats on and do some fun crafts!
Repurposing old objects that may otherwise go in the trash can be very fun if you embrace it. I am a lover of arts and crafts so this is right up my alley, but it I can see why it wouldn’t be as fun for everyone. If you are into crafts like I am, you can try some of the more advanced projects. However, everyone can take part in some of the easier tasks to improve the environment.
The first thing that many people get tired of and stop using even though they are in perfectly good condition are clothes. Clothes go in and out of style, and many people continue buying more and more clothes to keep up with trends. This can be very wasteful because a lot of those clothes end up in landfills. These clothes can be donated or repurposed so they continue to have value beyond just wearing them. Goodwill is a great option for donating any household items, not just clothing, that might otherwise end up in the trash. There are always people out there who can find use for an object, so why not donate it? If you want to repurpose some clothing instead of donating it, this site gives plenty of ideas for reusing those clothes you don’t wear anymore.
There are plenty of other objects to repurpose other than clothing. You can turn your used coffee tins and soup cans into a beautiful kitchen herb garden using this guide!
This idea is one of my favorites, because it repurposes waste, prevents you from buying herbs that come in plastic containers in the future, and it adds beauty to your home.
Plastic water bottles are another great crafting material and can be turned into so many fun projects! They are seriously so versatile and can be used to make all sorts of containers, organizers, and decorations. This article gives 30 ways to use your disposable plastic water bottles around the house instead of letting them go to waste. Some of these ideas are particularly good for small children, like a sink extender to help the little ones reach the faucet.
So that does it for this week, happy crafting! See you guys next week for step 7 of our journey!
The projects you linked to are so cool! I wish I was creative enough to implement them. My mom is extremely crafty, I will have to send her these articles and see if she will make one of these cool crafts for my dorm room! I think a plastic chandelier would really class up my room. I would also like a t-shirt blanket, because there are so many old t shirts I have that no longer fit me!