Get Creative
Below are our 12 articles in the get creative' category:
We throw a lot of clothing away in the UK. In fact in the year 2006 alone over 800,000 metric tonnes of clothing and shoes were thrown away in the...
There could be a couple of reasons that you’re interested in using waste for art and craft projects. Maybe you just want some ideas for alternative...
Although most books and magazines are recyclable, it’s better to re-use them as much as possible first. In the first place many of us can probably...
If you want your own ‘bag for life’ and feel guilty about all the plastic bags you have lying around, kill two birds with one stone and use them to...
Book bags make unique fashion statements and great gifts, and they’re a great way to keep books out of landfill. Have fun with the book covers you...
Got a pair of old jeans that have pretty much had it or don’t quite fit anymore? Instead of throwing them out, your could turn them into a tote...
Has your dad got loads of old ties he no longer wears? Or, do you often see brightly patterned ties in charity shops but can’t think of a way to...
Around 7% of household waste in the UK is glass. Glass manufacturing uses large amounts of energy. Glass can be recycled over and over again and...
We use paper for all sorts of things, at work and at home. Printing off work, reading the daily newspaper and cleaning up are three common uses....
The amount of plastic waste generated every year in the UK is estimated to be about 3 million tonnes. It’s thought that 56% of all plastics waste...
There are many reasons that people get rid of furniture. They may move home and the furniture no longer fits in with the décor of their new place....
Re-using waste is better for the environment and can be a great way to save money. Those who are committed to reducing and re-using items wherever...
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