Recycling/Upcycling For The Greater Good

Let’s Recycle But Let’s Not Forget To Upcycle!

Today let’s chat saving the planet in a eco friendly way!

But how? RECYCLING! Yay!

People should consider recycling to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and minimize waste in landfills. Recycling also saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and helps protect ecosystems from the harmful effects of excessive waste.

What can be recycled? 

• Paper products: newspapers, magazines, cardboard, office paper

• Glass: bottles, jars, and other glass containers

• Metals: aluminum cans, steel cans, tin foil

• Plastics: certain plastic containers and bottles (check local guidelines for specific plastic types)

• Electronics: old phones, computers, batteries

• Textiles: clothing and fabric 

By recycling, we contribute to a more sustainable and healthier planet. You can also reuse and upcycle most of these! 

What is upcycling and what can you do? 

Upcycling involves creatively reusing materials to give them a new purpose, often enhancing their value. You can get super creative! 

• Furniture: Old tables, chairs, and dressers can be repainted or refinished to create a fresh, modern look.

• Glass jars and bottles: These can be turned into vases, storage containers, or candle holders.

• Wooden pallets: Often used for creating furniture like coffee tables, bookshelves, or garden planters.

• Clothing: T-shirts can be repurposed into tote bags, or jeans can be made into shorts or quilts.

• Old doors or windows: These can be transformed into headboards, mirrors, or even coffee tables.

• Plastic containers: Turn them into planters or storage bins.

• Books: Use old books to create wall art, shelves, or unique sculptures.

Upcycling helps reduce waste while encouraging creativity and sustainable living. This is a fun way to spend the day as a family too making new things! 

Do you recycle? Do you upcycle? Now you can do both! Let us know if you’ve done any cool projects recently in the comments.