Well, much has happened at Untrash since my last post but really, much has been going on behind the scenes for a …
Category: Creative Reuse
Beach Reuse: 5 Things To Do with Seashell Collections and Old Flip Flops
One of my favorite things to do at the beach is to “beachcomb”– and as a result I’ve amassed a pretty large …
How to Avoid the “School’s Out” Throw-Out: Five Ideas for Donating Used School Supplies
As high school and college graduations took place all over the country during the last few weeks, and primary and secondary schools …
What To Do with Old Photos That You Don’t Want to Keep…or Discard
Today I’m talking about what to do with printed photos that you don’t care much about, but you can’t bring yourself to …
Reusing Wrapping Paper, Gift Bags, Boxes and All the Trimmings
Reusing wrapping paper, gift bags, etc. has been on my mind lately as my immediate family celebrates all its birthdays within six …
It’s the Great Pumpkin Waste, Charlie Brown! How to Reuse Every Bit of a Real Pumpkin
Fresh, whole pumpkins have been everywhere this month—on doorsteps, in massive displays at botanical gardens and festivals, decorating buildings—but what happens to …
‘Tis the Season for Reuse Clothing: DIY Fall Fun with Thrift Store Threads and Closet Castoffs
Fall may be all about leaves, pumpkins, caramel apples and football, but I also see it as a heyday for reuse clothing– …
Four Ways to Reuse Eyewear
Got any unused eyeglasses and/or sunglasses stashed away in drawers or lying around taking up space? Here are some ways to give …
Creative Reuse Spotlight: Art Cars
“You’re driving along in traffic and suddenly a car covered in multicolored swirls of gravel pulls up next to you. Or it …