Cool Recycling of Unnecessary Things (29 pics)
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- 31 Jul, 2025 |
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Resourceful minds reimagine waste as wonder through ingenious repurposing projects. Discarded materials morph into functional art pieces or practical solutions. Sustainable innovation proves trash can indeed turn treasure with a dash of creativity.
"I work at a travel agency, and when we have to “destroy” our outdated maps, I reuse them as wrapping paper."
"Repurposed an old diaper box into a bookcase for my son."
"Made from a very worn men’s shirt that was headed to the landfill."
"My dad built a green house out of piles of random stuff he’s been saving in the “you never know when it will come in useful” pile. Old windows, bits of flooring, recycled straightened nails, and off cuts of steel roofing. Only had to spend $40 on 8 large bolts."
"I made a bag out of tags!"
"Our local supermarket makes juice out of unsold fruits. Literally Zero waste."
"My girlfriend wrapped her Christmas presents in fast food bags."
"I make planters out of old license plates."
"I’m a quilter who saves every scrap. I made this Dumbledore quilt using all of the tiny scraps from my stash."
"My grandma made her shopping bag out of plastic bags."
"I found myself buying makeup removing wipes every few weeks… but no more. With fabric remnants, an old hand towel, and a few hours of my time, I’m saving money and the planet!"
"Reusing the kids playhouse as a catio."
"My weekend project making use of a broken pot."
"This was a really fun upcycling project and saved a fortune on “posh” glass jars for my pantry shelves."
"Repurposed pallets for a raised bed. $9 total, spent on fasteners and hardware, with half left over."
"Decided to put my hobby to use and make reusable swiffer pads! I have three cats and one dog and I get so tired of buying those ridiculously expensive dusting pads to get up all the pet hair."
"Local shop gives old vegetables for pets for free."
"Upcycled a broken cable spool from work into a climbing toy for our new kitten, Lady Sif."
"A coconut repurposed as a salt container that has been in my family for over 20 years."
"I patched a large hole in my favorite overalls today."
"My local coffee shop uses old milk cartons as takeaway trays."
"Sometimes junk store frames don’t come with hanging hardware. Tin can lids get the job done. Learned this trick from my high school art teacher."
"A local soapmaker sells miscellaneous/broken pieces of soap without packaging at a discount. Perfect for trying out new scents!"
"A leftover rotisserie chicken container makes a great mini greenhouse!"
"Upcycled a broken bed frame."
"I took a friend’s thesis poster that was printed on fabric and turned it into a weekender bag he can use."
