Many paints are made with plastic so let’s find way to reduce our impact, and learn about ways to creatively reuse paint, brushes, graffiti, spray paint cans and more. Read more ›

You can make very cute woven rugs from recycled t-shirts without spending much on equipment. Read more ›

Learn how artists and scientists are creatively reusing fish scales, skin and bones – from jewelry, to paintings, to even a replacement for petroleum-based plastic. Read more ›

Get lots of ideas for how to use your old yoga mats, plus learn about a type of yoga mat made from recycled neoprene wetsuits! Read more ›

Trashmagination is all about encouraging you to creatively reuse found items and recyclables to make art. However, some materials can be hazardous to your health if you don’t take precautions when working with them. Read more ›

Can you creatively reuse natural or synthetic hair? Read more ›

There is a creative reuse trend to mend your clothes with decorative stitches, making the item stronger and also more beautiful. Read more ›

What can you make from that leather couch on the curb, your old leather jacket or even the leather labels on your jeans? Read more ›

Designers around the world are building machines that allow people to DIY their plastic recycling. Read more ›

Inflatables made from vinyl, rubber and nylon are very difficult to recycle but they are extremely popular during hot summer months and as holiday decorations. Read more ›

Learn about the incredible ways artists work with buttons and get ideas for creatively reusing your own buttons. Read more ›

Polystyrene foam (more commonly called styrofoam) is notoriously difficult to recycle and awful for the environment, but you can avoid it and reuse it with creative thinking. Read more ›

Creative reuse artists make insect sculptures from recycled materials, while others actually work with live insects to make art. Read more ›

Most fairy gardens are made from garden center statuettes or items removed from nature but you can make your own fairy garden from recycled materials. Read more ›

How can creative reuse be part of a personal practice living and working for justice? Read more ›

This is the 101st episode of the Trashmagination podcast, so I’ll take a moment to talk about what I have learned from making 100 podcast episodes on creative reuse. Read more ›

Artists cut, paint, stack, carve and weld coins, as well as fold and embroider paper bills to make art. Read more ›

People are generously making masks and hand sanitizer, teaching art with recycled materials and using up what they have in the kitchen. Read more ›

You can make just about anything from toilet paper rolls or tubes – get fun activities for younger children, older children and adults. Read more ›