America Recycles Day: Recycling Celebrations Around the World
Around the world, there are recycling celebrations in many countries. How could you celebrate recycling this November?
Art from Trash After Hurricanes and Tornadoes
After natural disasters, there are piles of trash as people clean out their ruined homes and possessions. Some artists transform those discarded items into art.
Halloween Costumes from Recycled Materials
Homemade costumes are more memorable than store-bought ones, but if you really want to stand out – try making a Halloween costume from recycled materials.
Maker Faires and Community Events
Trashmagination had a table at KIDfest. In this podcast, I share observations about what worked and what didn’t, and how it can help me focus my Trashmagination energies going forward.
Car Seat Recycling
It’s very challenging to find a place to recycle your child’s safety car seats. But Target is partnering with Terracycle to accept car seats during National Child Safety Passenger Week (only until September 23!).
Take-Apart Events and E-Waste
When was the last time you took apart something that was broken – either to fix it or just to be curious? Get tips on how to run a successful take-apart event – either at home or in your community.
Wedding Dress Repurposing
Your wedding dress can live in your closet for decades “just in case” you find a use for it. But what if your dress could help another bride? Get ideas on where to donate or sell your dress, as well as projects to transforms your dress into a keepsake.
Broken Crayons and Dried-Out Markers
It’s time to buy school supplies in North America. My kids have a pile of crayon nubs and dried-out markers from last year, so I got to work testing ideas for creative reuse!
Scrap Wood Reuse
Wood makes up about 6 percent of the waste stream in the United States – so get inspired to make simple projects from scrap wood.
Shark Anatomy Model from Recycled Plastic
For Shark Week, Trashmagination shares the story of the shark anatomy model made from recycled materials, hopefully the first in a series of other species.
Neck Ties and Dress Shirts: Creative Reuse Ideas for Father’s Day
Get inspired this Father’s Day to remove an under-utilized tie from the closet and make it into something more fun.
Creative Reuse of Stuffed Toys
What can you do once your children outgrow their stuffed toys other than throw them in the trash?
Making Items with Juice Pouches and Flexible Food Packaging
Juice pouches are easy to sew with a regular sewing machine and I have made vests, bags and backpacks from them.
Corporate Earth Day Events: 10 Ideas
Host an interactive and engaging Earth Day event at your company.
Trash Fashion
Trash fashion is clothing made from trash or recyclable materials.
Recycled Plastic Cap Crafts
Plastic caps are a versatile and plentiful medium for creative reuse experimentation.
Mattress and Box Spring Recycling
There are better options for creative reuse of mattresses and box springs than ever before.
Creative Reuse of Worn Out or Mismatched Socks
What can you do with all those lonely socks?
How Family & Friends Support My Trashmagination Vision
Every day is Valentine’s Day when people help with Trashmagination. Find ways you could support the visions of the people you love.
Valentines and Business Cards from Recycled Maps
Creatively reuse your old printed maps into Valentines with the inspiring message of “Follow Your Heart” or make business cards for your local business from maps.
Wine Corks – Easy to Reuse
If you are interested in trying out creative reuse, but you are not sure what material to collect, wine corks are a great place to start.
Goal-Setting Projects: Dream Board & Gratitude Box
These goal setting projects involve making something, which should appeal to all of you who love to make things.
New Uses for Old Trophies
Do you have a box of old trophies that are gathering dust? Find places to send them or crafts to make with them.
Kadomatsu from Recycled Materials
This traditional Japanese decoration is made around the new year for good luck.
Creative Reuse Lessons from Weaving Plastic Bags
Three key values of Trashmagination that were reinforced by my recent work weaving plastic bags on my floor loom into gorgeous colorful mats