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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 is clothing made from trash or recyclable materials. Read more ›

Plastic caps are a versatile and plentiful medium for creative reuse experimentation. Read more ›

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 ›

Trashmagination kicks off a new adventure of podcasting! Read more ›