Beach Trash Art
The Sixth International Marine Debris Conference is taking place, people are heading out on spring break, and people are figuring out that plastic straws are terrible – it’s time to make art from beach trash! Read more ›
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Shoes: Recycling and Reusing
Whether your shoes are in great shape or falling apart, get tips on what you can do to reduce your shoe collection. Read more ›
Recycling Fruit Stickers
Did you know the stickers on fruit are made from plastic? Be sure to remove them before you compost and now get creative ideas for what to do with them. Read more ›
Recycle Broken Zippers
The next time a zipper breaks, don’t throw away the item and the zipper! You might be able to salvage both. Read more ›
Gift Ideas for Zero Waste Enthusiasts
What can you give to someone who wants to produce less trash? Here are three gifts for friends and family who want to reduce their waste in 2018. Read more ›
Recycled Art Contests
To engage people in your community in creative reuse, a recycled art contest is a great way to inspire people from many ages and backgrounds. Read more ›
Christmas Trees from Recycled Materials
Did you know you can make Christmas trees from scrap wood, cardboard, plastic, metal and fabric? There are so many more choices than chopping down a tree or buying a plastic one. Read more ›
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. Read more ›
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. Read more ›
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. Read more ›
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!). Read more ›
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! Read more ›
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. Read more ›
Creative Reuse of Stuffed Toys
What can you do once your children outgrow their stuffed toys other than throw them in the trash? Read more ›
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. Read more ›
Trash Fashion
Trash fashion is clothing made from trash or recyclable materials. Read more ›
Recycled Plastic Cap Crafts
Plastic caps are a versatile and plentiful medium for creative reuse experimentation. Read more ›
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. Read more ›
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. Read more ›
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 Read more ›