While the boxed packaging for toothpaste is recyclable and the caps are usually recyclable #5 polypropylene, the majority of tubes out there are made out of a laminate that can NOT be recycled. Some companies like Tom’s of Maine will accept the tubes back (send them to Tom’s of Maine, 302 Lafayette Center, Atn: Consumer [...]
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Upcycling Day 26 – T-shirt Sleeve to No-Sew Headband #freefromtrash
This was inspired after a run in the heat for Run.Blog.Give. The sweat was getting in my eyes and driving me nuts, but I don’t own any headbands. Then, BAM I remembered I needed to do something with a T-shirt sleeve for this challenge. This project can be as easy as you want it to [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 25 – K-Cup #freefromtrash
Ahh, that K-Cup again. They sure know how to accumulate… Do you remember my post on K-Cup Salvaging (and making a mini compost pail)? I don’t have much more to say about the K-cup. Recycle the foil. Compost the grounds and filter. And, freecycle the cups to a gardener to use a seed starters. See [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 22 – Cardboard to Mailers #freefromtrash
Need to ship something but don’t have a mailing box around? Look no further than your pantry or recycle bin. If you’re like me, there is usually a cardboard box around. All you do is open it up, turn it inside out so the plain side is out, and re-glue or tape. Voila! This is [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 20 – Denim to Diaper #freefromtrash
One thing about having a child is that now there’s one more person you have to get dressed in the morning. Sometimes I’m barely awake enough to dress myself properly, let alone get Ellie all dolled up. What was Ellie wearing this morning? Purple diaper, orange/pink shirt, green bib. Please don’t gag when you visualize [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 18 – CD #freefromtrash
This is a guest post by Danielle Pientka, blogger at DIYDanielle.com. Danielle is a crafting, sewing, upcycling, therapist, mommy who enjoys teaching and helping others. Check out her blog at http://www.diydanielle.com to learn how to create new and exciting projects for your home and family! How to Save the World: One [Scrap] CD (or more) [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 9 – Newspaper to Wrapping Paper #freefromtrash
Ultimately, it’s probably best if you read your news online and not in a paper-paper. But, I get the Sunday editions because I want the coupons. I love to save the Comics section of the paper. It makes great wrapping paper! Tie it up with some twine or ribbon or make a bow like yesterday’s [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 7 – Plastic Straw to Necklace Keeper #freefromtrash
Here is a great site of ideas for a straw. But, the most useful and easy use for a straw is a sheath for necklaces to keep them from getting tangled. Great for traveling and storing! Just run one end through the straw, cut straw if needed, and reclose the clasp. Ta da! Tip: If [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 4 – Phone Book to Step Stool or Booster #freefromtrash
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! I’m celebrating the 4th by attending my friend’s wedding. But, I’m also thinking about how to be more “independent” from trash. Let’s continue our #freefromtrash series… Can someone please explain to me WHY THEY STILL MAKE PHONE BOOKS? Or, really, why do they give them out to everyone? Here’s a crazy infographic: [...]
Pin ItUpcycling Day 3 – Cereal Box to Photo Mat #freefromtrash
Remember when I made my gallery wall for Christmas? Yeah, it’s still Christmas in our house. Sad, I know. But now ONE of the frames has been updated for a year-round look and I was able to do so without buying a single thing. Sweet! First, I took apart our box of Frosted Mini-Wheats. (Mmm….mini-wheats) [...]
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