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by Carla Brown, Creative Reuse Bl
Get a new view of trash as a source of art and inspiration for your life.
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Plastic Mardi Gras Beads
If you have kids, you probably have at least a few strings of cheap plastic beads. They get handed out at parties and community events. They are a huge part of Mardi Gras festivities in Louisiana and elsewhere. And they might seem like a great material to creatively reuse into crafts. But…
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Coffee Grounds, Pods and Capsules Recycling
If you like coffee made from K-Cups or Nespresso pods, this episode will inspire you to not only recycle them, but make them into beautiful and useful items. Plus your coffee grounds can be used for much more than just compost. Trashmagination Pinterest board with ideas for creative reuse of…
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Dish & Pottery Creative Reuse
Are you cleaning out your unwanted or chipped dishes, inspired by the show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo? Get lots of ideas of what to do with ceramic, porcelain, clay or glass dishes. Where Can You Bring Unwanted Dishes and Pottery? Check with local organizations who support veterans or people who...
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Bojagi or Pojagi – Korean Patchwork
Bojagi means wrapping cloth. Many bojagi are made from a solid piece of fabric, but some are made by piecing together fabric remnants into a patchwork. One of the most striking aspects of bojagi (also written as pojagi) is that the seams are done in a way so it looks “done” from both sides of the...
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Inner Tubes Creative Reuse
Some artisans call it “vegan leather” and that’s because inner tubes can be cut and sewn together like leather. A lot of the projects you would make with leather can be made instead with inner tubes. In this Trashmagination podcast episode, we’ll talk about ways you can creatively reuse inner…
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Holiday & Greeting Card Reuse
You can put most in paper recycling, but some holiday and greeting cards require more creative reuse. Get tips on where you can send used holiday and greeting cards to help others, or get inspired to make holiday decorations from them. Where to Send Used Holiday or Greeting Cards St. Jude’s...
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Sweaters, Wool and Yarn – Creative Reuse
Sweaters that shrink in the dryer. That tiny ball of yarn at the end of a knitting project. That wool suit you are never going to wear again. Let’s talk about creative reuse of sweaters, wool and yarn! What to Make with Felted Sweaters Trashmagination’s Pinterest Board of Creative Reuse Projects...
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Memory Keepsakes
Memory keepsakes are items made from clothing when someone passes away. We are heading into the holiday season which can be a very difficult time for people who have lost a loved one. I rely on creative reuse for inspiration and healing. I believe it is possible to help process grief and worry by...
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Gift Wrapping from Recycled Materials
Many people wrap gifts in brown paper bags or fabric, but that is only the start of ways you can wrap gifts without creating trash. In this episode, we’ll talk about: Furoshiki, or Japanese wrapping cloths, and other fabric wrapping options Gift bags from flexible food packaging Gift boxes from...
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Halloween Decorations from Recycled Materials
You don’t need to buy plastic stuff to have fun on Halloween! Get lots of decorations ideas in this week’s podcast. For ideas on Halloween costumes from recycled materials, check out last year’s Trashmagination Halloween podcast. Also to see photos of these projects and many more Halloween...
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Minimalism and Creative Reuse
Last month, I was interviewed on the podcast The Sustainable Minimalist, hosted by Stephanie Sefarian. Check out that episode because Stephanie is a great interviewer! In today’s Trashmagination podcast, I will share some tidbits from that interview. To give some context, Stephanie’s podcast is…
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Chewing Gum and Wrapper Creative Reuse
Did you know that most chewing gum is made from plastic? Chewing gum is not typically recycled, so every piece of gum becomes one more item that goes into landfills or oceans. Learn about an innovative designer who is finding efficient ways to gather chewed-up gum and make it into plastic…
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Bicycle Parts Creative Reuse
Make jewelry, home decor and even musical instruments from bicycle parts such as chains, spokes, rims, gears, brake cables, handlebars, pedals, seats and frames. You will never look at a bicycle the same way again after listening to this podcast episode and checking out the Trashmagination...
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CDs, DVDs, Jewel Cases & Spindles Creative Reuse
You can make mosaic tiles, toy hover crafts and hand weights from discarded CDs and DVDs, and that’s just the start of the many beautiful and useful items you can make. Let’s talk about: crafts you can make with CDs or DVDs, as well as the CD cases (jewel cases) and spindle cases where you can...
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Glass Bottles and Jars Creative Reuse
How many plastic containers in your home could you replace with glass containers? When you watch videos of home tours by zero waste enthusiasts, you will notice that almost everything is in a glass bottle or jar. In this podcast episode, you’ll get inspired to look with new eyes on everything in...
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Cigarettes, Lighters and Old Vending Machines
Art and crafts from cigarette butts? Disgusting! But creative reuse artists cannot be stopped! You will be amazed by what people have made from thousands of cigarette butts, plastic lighters, cigarette packaging, cigar boxes and cigarette vending machines. Many cigarette artists began as litter...
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Denim Jeans Recycling
What can you make with jeans that are out-of-style, ripped beyond repair or painted? What can you make with the inseams, waistbands and other components even after you use up the flat panels of fabric? In this episode, we’ll explore the ways people have been creatively recycling denim jean fabric...
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Playgrounds from Recycled Materials
Even if you don’t have kids, playgrounds can be a great case study in creative reuse. Come learn about playgrounds made from recycled tires, wood, metal, plastic, cardboard and fabric. Playgrounds from Recycled Materials Ruganza Bruno’s plastic bottle playgrounds in Uganda Plastic bottle designs…
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Clementine Boxes
What can you make from wooden clementine boxes? I designed a clementine box craft called a lenticular photo display using the triangular wood shapes from clementine boxes. Check out this simple but visually striking craft, along with many other ideas on my Trashmagination Pinterest board for...
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Bread Tags or Clips
Bread tags or clips may seem like a small item, but when you realize that there are millions of them in the world, it adds up. Made from type 6 plastic, or polystyrene, they are often not accepted by municipal recycling facilities because they are too small to be sorted by automated recycling...
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Plastic Clamshell or Berry Basket Packaging
Many products come in clear plastic packaging called plastic clamshells, such as berry baskets. Sometimes this packaging is “thermoformed,” meaning it is molded around the shape of a product. Sellers might like this packaging because it is inexpensive, protects the items in transport and lets…
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Camp and Hike with Less Impact
Reduce and reuse on your next camping and hiking trips! In this episode, we’ll talk about: where to get gear, whether secondhand, rented or new the creative reuse challenges associated with stoves and lanterns reducing food packaging waste preparing for long-distance hikes finding ways to...
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Reuse Chopsticks
Global demand for disposable chopsticks is increasing dramatically, and it’s impacting forests. It’s time to carry your own reusable chopsticks. Here are tips on how to reuse wooden or bamboo ones. First – check out the awesome furniture, tiles and shelves designed by ChopValue – a…
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Green Vacations and Staycations
Would you love to get inspired by creative reuse innovators on your next vacation or staycation? In this podcast episode, I’ll share how I plan vacations where I visit people who are doing next-level creative reuse awesomeness. My 10 Step Process for Planning Creative Reuse Vacations Get more...
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Handmade Gifts from Recycled Materials for Mother’s Day & More!
Do you have lots of creative reuse ideas, but struggle to get them started? It can be difficult to prioritize creative reuse projects in a busy life. So in January 2017, I started a project to make one creative reuse item per month – as a gift for my grandmother. It’s like a Christmas present…
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Prescription Packaging and Medical Supplies
Prescription packaging and medical supplies can be tough to recycle because they use unusual types of plastic, sometimes mixed with aluminum foil. Some items might contain trace amounts of medications. Some items come in contact with people such as syringes or needles. This episode shares ideas…
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Would You Like to Host a Trash Fashion Show or Make Trash Fashion?
Did you know trash fashion shows can be a fundraiser? If you volunteer at a school or community organization, this could be a great way to connect with creative people while raising money. I drafted outlines for two online courses – one for designers and one for community builders. I would like…
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Musical Instruments Made from Trash
What sounds can you make with trash? Get inspired to make your musical instruments from recycled materials – especially percussion and stringed instruments. Or if you have an instrument that is beyond repair, find fun ways to creatively reuse it. Performance Groups Who Make Instruments from Trash...
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Teabag Art & Recycling
Did you know some teabags contain plastic, so they will not decompose in your compost bin? Plastic is added to teabags to help them hold their shape. So beware of burying teabags in your garden unless you have researched your brand! If you want to be sure to avoid plastic, choose loose tea in a...
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Beach Trash Art
I was inspired to research beach trash art because the Sixth International Marine Debris Conference is taking place in San Diego this week, March 12-16, 2018. March is also the month when many North American students head to the beach for spring break. Beach trash is unfortunately an unlimited...
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T-Shirts: Making Yarn, Alterations and Tapestries
There was a time when people owned only a few outfits. But in today’s economy, we live in a system of fast fashion where clothing can be very inexpensive. The result? Many people have too much clothes, and especially t-shirts. From 1994 to 2014, garment production increased by 400 percent, and…
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Shoes: Recycling and Reusing
The average American man owns 12 pairs of shoes and the average American woman owns 27 pairs, according to the Center for the New American Dream in 2013. Unfortunately, I found I am above average – I own 33 pairs of shoes. I tend to hold on to shoes for decades. I made this episode so I could...
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Recycling Fruit Stickers
I have composted fruit and vegetable peelings for decades, but I never thought about the stickers that are often stuck on the peelings. I assumed they were paper, and didn’t worry about removing them. But I just learned that these stickers contain plastic, and are considered contamination in...
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Pet Accessories from Recycled Materials
Let’s make presents for our pets from recycled materials! We’ll get ideas for: pet beds, feeding and play structures pet leashes, harnesses, clothing and costumes pet toys To see all the project ideas, visit Trashmagination’s Pinterest board of creative reuse ideas for pets. Pet Beds and Play...
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Monsters from Recycled Materials
My son with fur fabric for his Halloween monster costume Found objects and recycled materials can be a great inspiration for monster sculptures. This week I facilitated a workshop with high school students who were studying Frankenstein. Their assignment was to make their own monster from…
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Recycle Broken Zippers
When a zipper breaks on a coat or sleeping bag, what do you do? If you don’t sew, many people will toss the item. But it seems so sad to throw away something you enjoy due to a tiny mechanical issue! Here are suggestions for how to recycle a broken zipper: Step 1: Try to fix the zipper. If this...
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Creatively Reuse Extra Luggage (Suitcases and Backpacks)
A suitcase can be a cat tree and a backpack can be a giant puppet – get creative ideas to make with unwanted or broken luggage. In this episode, we’ll discuss: what to do with an extra or broken suitcase or backpack, where to buy luggage made from recycled materials, and artists who incorporate...
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Dollhouse Furniture from Recycled Materials
Did you make dollhouse furniture when you were small? Maybe a sleeping bag from a sock? Check out the world of modern dollhouse accessorizing! Some adults make them as a hobby and even for a business in a world fascinated with miniatures. Check out the ingenious ways people are furnishing...
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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. These products also support American companies. Check out my three zero waste gifts that I received for my birthday – great stocking stuffer ideas! The...
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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. I attended a recycled art contest in Baltimore this week, hosted by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The contest is called Rethink Recycling and...
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Christmas Trees from Recycled Materials
Did you know you can make Christmas trees from scrap wood, plastic, metal and fabric? There are so many more choices than chopping down a tree or buying a plastic one. Let’s get creative with ideas from people around the world. This podcast episode was inspired by a tree-decorating contest in the...
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Advent or Countdown Calendars from Recycled Materials
Find out the five most common household items that inspire homemade countdown calendars! It’s a great family tradition and a way to teach patience. We’ll learn about calendars that you can make with your kids while using items from the recycling bin. When I was a kid, my mom made an Advent…
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America Recycles Day: Recycling Celebrations Around the World
November 15 is America Recycles Day this year. Around the world, there are recycling celebrations in many countries. How could you celebrate recycling this November? The most way people celebrate are collection events for materials that don’t go in the recycling bin, such as bicycles or hazardous...
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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. This podcast was inspired by the story of Armando Heredia, who traveled to Texas after Hurricane Harvey to make art from discarded...
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27: Halloween Costumes from Recycled Materials
Halloween is a great reason to get creative! You get to share your creativity with your family and neighbors, but you don’t have to figure out a place to permanently display your art in your home. Trashmagination began with Halloween costumes as I tried to win a day-off-with-pay in the annual...
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26: Maker Faires and Community Events
Maker Faires and similar events are like show-and-tell events where people who make things share their creations. Trashmagination has hosted a table at three of these events over the years. Each event is a great opportunity to put Trashmagination’s inventions in front of people to hear their...
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25: Car Seat Recycling
Americans purchase 10-12 million car seats per year, and they are really tough to recycle. Most municipal recycling programs do not take car seats. But for this week only, Target is accepting used car seats as part of a recycling program with Terracycle – only until September 23 as part of…
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24 – 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? There are many benefits to taking apart broken electronics and machines. You might actually fix it (if you take it apart slowly and photograph how it looks step-by-step). It will make it…
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23: Wedding Dress Repurposing
The most challenging items to creatively reuse are sentimental items, and your wedding dress is often an item that lives in your closet for decades “just in case” you find a use for it. But what if your dress could help another bride? And how could you make your dress something you see every day,...
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22: 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 researched project ideas for crayons and markers. Crayon Creative Reuse Ideas Melt crayons in various shapes – solid colors or marble – Lego people crayons, heart…
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