Do-it-yourself and Recycling

How to Build a DIY Solar Food Dryer (VIDEO)

How to build a do-it-yourself solar dryer. Have you ever thought about trying to build a DIY solar dryer? We had already explained to you how to dry fruit and vegetables at home without buying an electric dryer. The solar dryer from the point […]

10 alternative uses for apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often used in the kitchen as a condiment for vegetables and salads, to facilitate the leavening of cakes in the amount of a teaspoon, accompanied by an equal amount of baking soda, or by those who prepare tofu at home, who […]

9 creative reuses for old socks

When it came time to get busy with the transition from winter to spring wardrobe, did you find yourself with mismatched, ruined or now small socks, in the case of your children? If they just can't be used anymore, it would be a shame to throw […]

Dressmaker's centimeter: 10 ideas for creative recycling

A simple centimeter as a seamstress can be an unexpected source of inspiration for the realization of numerous creative recycling projects, in order to give life to small accessories to use for oneself or to give as a gift - remembering that the […]

Easter decorations with branches: find out how to use them to make centerpieces, wreaths and beautiful Easter trees

With branches and twigs it is possible to make beautiful Easter decorations: from Easter trees, a great classic, to garlands to hang on the door and even original centerpieces He is about to end up […]

5 ways to build an off-grid washing machine with a few euros

Build a do-it-yourself off-grid washing machine with a few euros to raise awareness of energy saving or to help the populations of developing countries. This is a possible challenge and more and more people and associations are giving life to […]

Find out how to creatively recycle mismatched gloves to make puppets, paintings, wreaths and other DIY decorations

Do you have mismatched gloves at home? Recycle them with creativity! You can make decorative wreaths, hanging pictures, puppets for children He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Winter […]

How to build a kite by recycling Easter egg packaging

Why throw away the Easter egg wrap if we can turn it into a beautiful kite for our kids to play with? We explain how to do it in four steps. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Where […]

Creative recycling of old sweaters: find out how to reuse them to make bags, gloves, cushions and beautiful garlands

Bags, gloves, cushions, garlands, slippers, that's all you can do by creatively recycling an old sweater He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him If […]

Rice cooking water: do not throw it away, it is a fantastic natural detergent for dishes

A 100% green solution that is good for the environment and for the hands, which will not be attacked by surfactants and chemicals He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

Creative Recycling: Use what you have around the house to make an impressive Christmas wreath

Do you want to decorate your home with a beautiful Christmas wreath? Here are some ideas for making one at no cost He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

Find out how to recycle old doilies to make beautiful DIY concrete vases and baskets

With old doilies and concrete you can make beautiful DIY vases and baskets. Find out how to do it step by step He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Although […]

How to creatively recycle old floppy disks

They were the first medium where to store computer and PC data. Even the operating system was recorded on them before the internal hard drives appeared. Today, however, those square plastic pieces that owe their name to the flexibility of the […]

How to recycle the crib: 10 creative ideas to keep it forever with you

Recycle the crib. Do you have an old crib available but you don't know anyone you could give it to? Then try to reuse it in a creative and original way. You could create furniture and accessories for your home at almost no cost simply by taking […]

How to turn a VCR into a nostalgic toaster

How to build breathe new life into your VCR by turning it into a toaster. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Now […]

Find out how to make beautiful DIY Christmas bells with recycled material

DIY Christmas bells, let's find out how to make them in a few steps with recycled material, from old cups to cans He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Clay […]

Cinnamon sticks: 10 creative ideas to use them

The cinnamon sticks are very fragrant and immediately bring our mind back to the season of the end of the year. They are an excellent resource, very economical, to make decorations for the table and for the whole house in view of your most special […]

How do I recycle your skateboard: 10 creative ideas from the world to not throw them away

How to recycle skateboards creatively. There are many artists who have ventured into this good practice. From Chris Dyer's Positive Creations to Marc Ollhäuser's stairs, from the stools of the Deckstool website to the earrings of Bec (y) city, […]

Knitting: the scientific benefits of knitting you don't expect

All the benefits of knitting on the mind, emotions and health. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Where […]

Flowers are born from the dishes. Trays and cutlery from pineapple scraps to plant instead of throwing away

Dishes that once used instead of being thrown away can be planted like traditional seeds. It is the idea of Life Pack, the Colombian company that created Papelyco, a 100% biodegradable and compostable dish. He […]

How to reuse fallen leaves in the fall

It is autumn, the leaves are falling. With a slight delay this year due to the anomalous heat wave that hit our peninsula. Is it global warming to blame? In any case, plants and vegetables have continued with their life cycle, letting the first […]

How to make a do-it-yourself mosaic to decorate the garden (PHOTO)

If you want to add an extra touch of color to your garden, try making some truly original mosaic tiles. In this way you can recycle some materials you no longer use and get to work with all your creativity. He […]

Kumihimo: how to make DIY bracelets with the Japanese disc technique

DIY bracelets and cords in no time with the ancient kumihimo technique. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him DIY […]

Created "mutant" enzyme capable of recycling plastic bottles in a few hours

The bacterial enzyme originally found in compost can be used to make new PET bottles by degrading old ones within hours He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Recycle […]

Palm Sunday: easy and original DIY crafts to explain the importance of peace to children

This year, on the occasion of Palm Sunday, do some DIY jobs to explain the importance of peace to the children He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Palm […]

5 DIY kitchen accessories made from recycling garbage

Tired of having to trash anything? Do you want to give vent to your creativity and at the same time renovate your kitchen, recovering waste, otherwise destined for bins? Below you will find five brilliant ideas on how to create fun DIY accessories […]

The Finnish artist who crochets the real people of his village

She reproduces the inhabitants of her village in crochet. He real hand-made sculptures, of real size. To make them is Liisa Hietane, Finnish artist who exploiting the potential of knitting and crochet has given life to these original creations She […]

Packaging and plastic bottles: should they be washed for separate collection? And do the caps need to be screwed on? (VIDEO)

Packaging and plastic bottles. Should they be washed before being disposed of in the separate collection? And do the caps have to be screwed on or thrown away individually? To answer Luca Stramare, Head of Research and Development of Corepla He […]

The coffee maker that reuses coffee grounds to grow mushrooms at home (PHOTO)

Have you ever tried growing mushrooms at home? There are those who grow them in a drawer and those in a box, those who have started growing them at school and beyond. Now comes the coffee maker that allows you to reuse the coffee grounds to grow […]

Jars from the trash!

If you would love to garden and cultivate your plants, but in times of crisis you will not cross the border at all to spend money to buy pots, balconies, soil, plants (and so on and so forth!) Then how to miss the opportunity to do a project like […]

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

They are found in different shapes, colors or materials, especially outside the shops, fruit shops, groceries or when the local market closes its doors. The so-called crates, especially the plastic ones, still represent one of the main packaging […]

The 5 ideas for recycling CD cases

Here are 5 ideas for creatively recycling CD cases He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him We […]

Day Re: finished the roll of toilet paper ... start writing!

Once the essential bathroom paper is finished, what to do with the brown cardboard roll that remains? With Day Re an original weekly planner! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him True, […]

If you have old maps and street maps, recycle them like this

Do you have old maps and road maps at home? You can recycle them creatively by taking inspiration from these ideas. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Since […]

When you throw away plastic bottles, don't make this mistake (and not just at Christmas)

Plastic bottles: do you have to remove the cap and squeeze them when throwing them away? Here's how to dispose of them properly It […]

Document clip: 20 alternative and clever uses for small everyday problems

How to use clips in an alternative and intelligent way to solve small everyday problems? Office clips, which are usually used to bind documents and which risk being put aside with the transition to digital, are a truly valuable resource. Here […]

How to build a DIY solar air conditioner for less than 10 euros

How to build a DIY solar air conditioner in a few steps and with less than 10 euros, an economical and ecological alternative to traditional air conditioning He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

12 surprising uses for rubber bands

It often happens to collect large quantities of rubber bands of various sizes and different colors at home. However, we often decide to throw them away as we usually have no idea how to reuse them. Instead, we will try to give some brief suggestions […]

Creative recycling: 10 interior curtains from "garbage"

Creative recycling has no boundaries. There are numerous unused materials that can be saved from domestic waste collection baskets and stored so that they can be used for the creation of new useful objects, such as original interior curtains, […]

The evocative retro chandeliers made from the recycling of plastic bottles

From plastic waste to evocative chandeliers with a retro air. Czech artist Veronica Richterova creates striking decorations by reusing, cutting and shaping simple bottles. From […]

The fantastic optical illusion that you can re-create yourself with a cardboard marble track (VIDEO)

How to make a marble track out of recycled cardboard to create the optical illusion of the ball that defies gravity. How […]

The mosaic of recycled bottles that recalls Van Gogh's Starry Night (PHOTO)

In China, a huge mosaic made only with recycled plastic bottles was born at the Embrace Cultural and Creative Park in Keelung, in northern Taiwan. A […]

10 ways to creatively recycle cutlery (spoons, forks, etc.)

Creative recycling is a real art that expresses itself by giving new life to unused objects, giving them a new shape by transforming them, or simply observing them from a different and unusual perspective. The mechanism of creative recycling also […]

MTV in Brazil promotes the machine that recycles credit cards into guitar picks to make music

MTV Brazil has devised a particular machine capable of making guitar picks starting from plastic cards. Just insert your card into the special slot on the machine, operate a manual lever and extract your new pick, which will be as new and ready […]

10 DIY ideas to recycle wrapping paper

10 ideas to give new life and creatively recycle wrapping paper He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

If you have broken umbrellas, don't throw them away, recycle them creatively. You can make vases, wreaths and beautiful bags out of them

Find out how to transform a broken umbrella into a vase, decorative garland, hanger and DIY bag, with creative recycling. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Don't […]

How to remove a wasp nest

How to remove a wasp nest. How to remove a wasp nest without resorting to an insecticide? The actions to be taken may depend on the position of the wasp nest and its size. It is usually recommended to take action to remove the nest during the […]

10 DIY Sewing Kits from Scrap Materials

DIY sewing kit. mending? So here is just for you a collection of creative ideas to inspire you for the creation of a do-it-yourself sewing kit starting from easily recoverable waste materials and objects in order to obtain what is needed at no […]

Creative recycling of incandescent light bulbs

After the banning of 100 and 75 watt incandescent bulbs, the European Union has banned the sale of 60 watt bulbs since the beginning of September. This was done in order to push the population to use energy-saving light bulbs in order to reduce […]

Tennis balls: 10 ways to creatively recycle them

Creative recycling of tennis balls. The objects that lend themselves to small creative recycling experiments are numerous. These include tennis balls. Those who love creativity, do-it-yourself and handmade objects could draw inspiration from the […]

10 dividers and room dividers for the home at no cost from creative recycling

Dividers and separé allow you to create new environments in large rooms and to give a little more privacy. These are suitable solutions for both home and office. Those who work from home, with a booth can create, for example, a study in the living […]

8 ways to reduce our formaldehyde exposure at home

Although formaldehyde is often present in low concentrations in our homes and in everyday objects, this does not mean that, over time, we cannot develop a certain sensitivity. In some cases, for example, prolonged exposure to formaldehyde can […]

Easter: festival of regeneration and… recycling

If you want to get into the right spirit of the party then what could be better, in decorating your home, than giving new life to objects that would otherwise end up in the garbage by regenerating them, reusing them ergo recycling them? So, scissors […]

Natural dyes: how to make various colors starting from common ingredients

Let's find out how to make vegetable dyes at home starting from simple ingredients such as fruit and vegetables He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

How to make home compost in 5 steps

In just five steps, here's how, step-by-step, to create a do-it-yourself composting system. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Also […]

The wedding dress made by recycling plastic bottles

Sustainable weddings? A British designer made a wonderful dress with plastic bottles He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him On […]

10 ideas to creatively recycle men's shirts

Ideas for recycling shirts. Recycling a shirt that is no longer used can be an excellent idea to be able to create new clothes or accessories at practically no cost, taking advantage of one's cutting and sewing skills, relying on a person particularly […]

10 ways to reuse bulk CD containers

It may be that, when tidying up your desk or rearranging your studio, you will come across one of those loose cylindrical CD cases with a transparent lid, perhaps bought on a cheap offer a few years earlier, when the number of CDs used for work […]

9 ideas for reusing an old book

fantastic and amazing ideas to revive the old tomes that lie dusty on the shelves, converting them into containers to hide objects, plant pots, or even covers for eBook readers. If […]

Sustainable packaging: the box? Stop it!

After the fantastic Postcarden, greeting cards that turn into miniature gardens, now the boxes to plant have appeared. The pay off reads: “Help us save the planet: plant this box alive”. You got it right, one company produces carton packs […]

DIY Home Wind: Students make wind turbines out of scrap materials

Using wind energy at home is convenient for the environment and for the bill, this is well established. But did you imagine that this renewable energy could be made even more green and affordable? Some American students succeeded in making wind […]

Cervical pillows: how to make natural pain relief pillows for the neck (and wrists) at home

Natural pain relief pads, here's how to prepare them at home with cherry stones, spelled husks and flax seeds, as a natural remedy in case of bruises, cervical or joint pain. He is about to end up […]

Don't throw away the old bottles! Recycle them to make elegant and beautiful DIY Halloween decorations

Recycle the glass bottles you no longer use to make beautiful DIY Halloween decorations. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him often […]

Sustainable paper without cutting down trees from… poop

Have you ever thought that cow and goat manure or elephant poop could turn into paper? Well, some Austrian researchers who recently presented their invention seem to have succeeded in this original undertaking. He […]

How to turn glass jars into fluorescent lamps

Do you have any unused jars? No matter their size: whether they are small or large, it is possible to transform them, perhaps with the help of our children, into something amazing. For example, some fantastic fluorescent colored lamps to illuminate […]

Creative mocha recycling: find out how to reuse old coffee pots to make original vases, lamps and crafts

Lamps, vases for flowers and plants, original crafts and decorative objects, here are all the countless things you can make by recycling an old mocha that you no longer use. He is about to end up run […]

Find out how to make beautiful DIY Halloween candy boxes with recycled material

DIY Halloween candy holders, here's how to make them with recycled material together with the children. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Instead […]

Paper from the recycling of plastic bottles

A group of young Mexican entrepreneurs came up with a way to recycle plastic (PET) bottles: convert them into mineral paper, biodegradable in 6 months He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Green Box: the 3in1 pizza container

the Green Box, is the new pizza box destined to revolutionize the concept of take-away of the most loved and tasted local product in green ... obviously after spaghetti. He is about to end up run over, […]

The 15 alternative uses of toothpaste

We usually use toothpaste to make our teeth shine and keep them healthy, but this product is much more versatile than you might imagine. Also because positions are beginning to spread that question its usefulness on the oral hygiene front. But […]

50 amazing alternative uses of tea

Each of you will certainly know the pleasure of sipping a cup of hot tea on a cold winter evening or cooling off with the same drink, but in a summer and possibly home-made version during the hottest months. The tea leaves, the bags that contain […]

In Vietnam, biodegradable straws made from grass stems

Uses simple grass to make biodegradable straws. Her name is Tran Minh Tien and she lives in Vietnam. Man has invented a completely sustainable way to sip drinks and drinks without using harmful plastic straws, difficult to dispose of and very […]

In the country that pollutes more than all the oceans, the start-up that transforms plastic from the sea into building material

The Plastic Flamingos collect waste from the waters of the Manila River to transform it into "eco-timber" useful for construction. A […]

5 boats, canoes or kayaks made with plastic bottles

Summer is almost upon us, and with it the holidays. If you are already dreaming of the holidays, it is best to start preparing what you need. We are not talking about swimsuit and beach towel, but about boats and kayaks at no cost. Impossible? […]

Bullet Journal: How to Create and Why a DIY Illustrated Journal (VIDEO)

It's called Bullet Journal and it's a new way to create a diary or agenda and organize our life in a fun way. With the Bullet Journal, you keep track of the past, organize the present and plan for the future. It is easy to write down the things […]

Vinyls, the recycling that has a completely different music

How to recycle your old vinyls in a creative way to keep them alive in new, surprising guises; He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Hot. […]

How to build a chicken coop with recycled materials, little money and a lot of imagination

The following are not the instructions for building a chicken coop, but a chicken coop like there are many around the world: so take them as a source of inspiration and, above all, feel free to customize your project! He […]

10 ideas to creatively recycle old belts

Each of you will surely still have belts in your wardrobe that are now ruined or out of fashion, which can no longer be used as accessories, but which in any case it would be a shame to throw away, especially in view of some creative ideas that […]

Bauer Borrelli Recycle Project: this is how I recycle the inflatables abandoned on the beaches

Inflatable beach items don't throw away, they renew themselves. Recycling them creatively is possible. This is demonstrated by the Bauer Borrelli Recycle Project, a project conceived by Karen Bauer Borrelli, which ranked second in the European […]

10 DIY jewelry boxes to tidy up your necklaces and earrings

Thanks to creative recycling it is possible to obtain original come-it-yourself jewelry boxes. Why buy a new jewelry box if for its creation it is enough to use recycled materials, or to consider an object already in your possession, but unused, […]

Planting paper: how to make recycled paper with seeds

Paper for planting, how to prepare it at home with seeds and recycled paper. If you love gardening and do-it-yourself, you will have to experiment with this original gift idea, suitable for both adults and children. With seeds and recycled paper […]

The 5 ways to extend the life of your batteries

We use a lot of batteries. For the digital camera, for the television remote control, for setting the alarm clock in the morning, for that beautiful clock we hung in the living room. He is about to […]

Flour: 10 alternative uses

The flour that will have to be used to put into practice the following suggestions can easily be the most refined available on the market, as well as the least expensive to buy, so that even if used for alternative uses, it will not endanger the […]

How to make a beach bag by recycling dog food packaging

If you have a dog, you will surely have to deal with it very often. The sack, or rather the "bustone" par excellence with which dog food is packaged once it has been emptied of the precious food, often you do not know where to throw it. In theory, […]

How to build a drip irrigation system with a few euros and a few minutes

To solve the problem of how to water the plants of our small garden on the balcony, here's how to build a do-it-yourself drip irrigator with a few euros He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Beer caps: 10 ideas for creative recycling

Here's how to recycle metal bottle caps, beer and juice caps. Let's see together many creative recycling ideas. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Cherry stones: 10 ideas to use them in the kitchen and in creative recycling

How to reuse cherry pits to make heat pads, bracelets and recipes. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It's […]

20 alternative uses for hairpins

In addition to the classic chignon, there are numerous alternative uses for hairpins, which could help you when ironing, for laundry or knitting. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Each […]

22 food and non-food uses of lemon (including zest)

Nothing is thrown away from the lemon: both the juice and the zest can be very useful in our daily life, meeting the most diverse needs, not exclusively food. Thanks to its antibacterial and detergent properties, in fact, lemon is an excellent […]

Art and fashion from the recycling of cigarette butts

There are art forms capable of being born from the most unthinkable ideas and objects. An American artist and a Chilean stylist have decided to transform those cigarette butts that often sadly lie abandoned along the sidewalks into real works […]

Rice cooking or rinsing water: you'll never throw it away again after discovering these ways to reuse it

Rice rinsing or cooking water has many benefits, which is why it can be reused in different ways. Let's find out together. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him THErice […]

If you have balls of wool that you no longer use, here are many simple and original ideas to recycle them creatively

Creatively reuse balls of yarn you no longer use. The creative ideas are innumerable and easy to implement. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Garlands, […]

10 natural remedies for ants

Especially if you live in a house with a garden, it will have happened to you at least once to be disturbed by these insects, sometimes a little intrusive, especially when they manage to access your pantry. To keep ants away, however, it is not […]

Open Source Beehives: DIY beehives to save bees

Open Source Beehives Project. - led to a real decline in the population of pollinating insects both in Europe and in the United States. Now every citizen will be able to offer their contribution to protect bees. The Open Source Beehives project […]

DIY felt and boiled wool: how to make them with or without a washing machine

If you have an old sweater at your disposal, which perhaps has already partially felted due to a mistake in the washing, you can use it to make felt or boiled wool at home. You can get your felt at no cost starting from old ruined woolen garments […]

Aluminum: 8 ways to recycle cans in a fashion way

We already know that in every used object there is a potential new object. Let's take the cans. How many do we throw away every day? And how many things could we create with those we throw away? The question is obviously rhetorical: with a pinch […]

DIY birdhouses: tips for building them

How to best build birdhouses or bird feeders? Sometimes they become garden decorations. How […]

Colorful and psychedelic rugs: here's how I recycle your favorite teddy bear

Once upon a time there was a teddy bear named Pepe. At first it was really beautiful, the joy of the owner, that she just couldn't fall asleep without her. But time, the bad antagonist of this story, began to ruin, day after day, his beautiful […]

To recycle the past ... let's recycle the barbie!

Tear them to pieces: take off your legs, arms, head, cut off your hands, rip that inscrutable smile off your face and in the end, give it back to life ... Cathartic and creative recycling of Barbies. He […]

Find out how to creatively recycle old sleds to make coffee tables, flower boxes, outdoor and indoor furniture

How to creatively recycle old sleds? Here are many DIY ideas to make coffee tables, flower boxes, outdoor and indoor furniture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Have […]

Zeoform: the new sustainable material made from waste paper

It's called Zeoform and it could be the new sustainable material capable of replacing the current little ecological colleagues. Composed of water and only cellulose fibers obtained from waste paper, Zeoform could be exploited in various sectors, […]

Creative recycling: 10 ideas for reusing plastic spoons and spoons

Creative recycling of plastic spoons and spoons. How to reuse plastic spoons and spoons creatively? We had already talked to you about the creative recycling of old traditional cutlery, now our attention is turning to disposable plastic spoons […]

StarTap, collecting metal caps to create a work of art of 'collective creative recycling'

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Creatively recycle old toys. You can make original candle holders, lids and other wonders out of them

With the old toys you have around the house, you can make recycled candle holders, container lids and many other wonders. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Broken glasses and cups: 10 ideas for the creative recycling of glass and ceramic fragments

How to recycle glass and ceramic fragments. How to recycle glass or ceramic fragments? Throwing ceramic or glass objects, such as glasses, in the separate collection is a very common mistake. In fact, these are non-recyclable objects. It should […]

Parents who created an original Harry Potter-style bedroom for their child (PHOTO)

Creating a special bedroom for the baby to be born is a common desire of all expectant parents. But a young American couple has truly surpassed themselves, preparing a nursery entirely inspired by the Harry Potter saga, with details worthy of […]

Kavin Bacon's trick to cut a banana without peeling it

Kavin Bacon's trick to cut a banana without peeling it with a simple method based on needle and thread. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Kevin […]

Wonderful eco-jewels from the recycling of pencils and other commonly used objects

What if colored crayon butts become jewels and common jute bags are transformed into original photo frames? Those who love recycling and reuse cannot fail to appreciate the colorful creations of Sara Mengozzi and Valentino Rambaldi, founders of […]

Do-it-yourself fruit bowls and fruit bowls: 10 creative recycling ideas

DIY centerpieces and fruit bowls to be made thanks to creative recycling, with recycled materials and unused objects. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Have […]

Lava Lamp: how to build a vintage lamp with a bottle

Lava Lamp Homemade. The Lava Lamp, or lava lamp, is a real design object with a vintage look. The original Lava Lamps contain wax, light up and appear to form a real lava flow inside. In our own small way we can try to make one starting from the […]

DIY decorations for Christmas: 5 very easy ideas to make and at (almost) zero cost

5 fantastic creative recycling ideas to inspire you to create impressive Christmas decorations He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 5 […]

Mother's Day: 5 ways to make roses and flowers from the trash

Creative recycling, flowers. Paper, satin ribbons, old t-shirts, plastic caps and cans. Here are some of the materials that can be easily recovered in our homes among the waste and all that now unused lies in the various drawers of the house. […]

Don't throw away your old colored pencils! You can make frames, lamps and beautiful DIY pictures for the bedroom

With old colored pencils you can make beautiful recycled jobs: frames, lamps and small pictures for the bedroom He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Don't […]

The Antitrust Authority initiates proceedings against Leroy Merlin. Too many delays and inconveniences in online sales

The Antitrust Authority has opened a proceeding against Leroy Merlin, due to a series of violations of the Consumer Code He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

10 ways to reuse expired spices

Old or expired spices, how to reuse them. Let's see together some useful tips to avoid waste. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

True or false, long live the Christmas tree!

Whether you have chosen the real one or the fake one, after the holidays here's how to extend the life of the Christmas tree He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

10 Christmas decorations from the creative recycling of pallets

Christmas trees and Christmas decorations from the creative recycling of pallets. How to recycle the pallets? The ways to creatively reuse pallets are endless and are even more interesting as the holiday season approaches. Those who have at least […]

Furnishing with demijohns is a great idea! Find out how to recycle them creatively to decorate your home

Creatively recycle old demijohns to make vases, lamps and even tables with which to decorate your home. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Have […]

Keys: 10 ideas for creative recycling

Keys, creative recycling, 10 original projects to creatively recycle old keys and give life to unique objects and vintage decorations. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

Old buses become mobile saunas in Japan

In Japan it will be possible to take a sauna on an old bus converted into a small wellness center (and saved from demolition) He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Have […]

Pizza carton: 15 creative ideas to reuse it

Pizza carton, ideas for creative recycling. How to recycle the pizza cardboard in a creative way? Here are some ideas to take inspiration from. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

If you have old doilies you don't use, get inspired by these original creative recycling ideas

How to recycle grandma's old doilies? Get inspired by these original and beautiful creative recycling ideas. It doesn't take much to transform them into vintage-style decorations He is about to end […]

Salt: 10 surprising alternative uses

Beyond the food uses, sea salt is an ingredient that can prove to be a great ally both in cleaning the house and in natural beauty remedies. So what are the alternative uses of salt? Let's find out some of them together. He […]

Don't throw away your old phone covers: with creative recycling you can make original holders, coasters and labels

Find out how to recycle old phone covers for storage, coasters, luggage tags and more He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

The wonderful fairy tale inspired bedroom created by a mother for her baby girl (PHOTO)

A mother has created a room that is nothing short of fabulous for her little girl. The room decorations are inspired by the world of fairy tales and characters from children's stories. Kerry Wright wanted to carry out the project to encourage […]

From music to furniture: we reuse tin cans

Recycling steel and white tin packaging, in addition to preserving precious material resources such as steel and tin, allows you to save 60% of energy consumption and reduce air pollution by 30% compared to their disposal and new production. He […]

How to recycle toilet paper rolls to make original Carnival costumes

With toilet paper rolls you can make original DIY Carnival costumes, here are the most beautiful ideas He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Toilet […]

Find out how to make beautiful DIY Christmas baubles from recycled materials or by painting the ones you no longer use

With the creative recycling of paper and cardboard, wool and pine cones, you can make beautiful DIY Christmas balls He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him This […]

The Japanese 5S method to quickly tidy up your home

Is the house always in a mess and have you tried everything? It is worth making a last attempt following the Japanese 5s method. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Is […]

How to build a kayak by recycling plastic bottles

Well yes, since plastic bottles have the property of floating in water, there is nothing simpler to make than a boat that recycles them, to allow us to sail on board their plastic, lakes, rivers and seas. . And it's really easy! Furthermore, with […]

How to color the stones to put a good mood

Sometimes finding an unexpected message is good for our mood. Even a simple, creatively painted stone can give you a smile so why not make some to leave in random places? He is about to end up run […]

Rainwater recovery: do-it-yourself systems

Rain water. Recovering rainwater means having a precious resource at your disposal, which allows you to avoid water waste related to the use of drinking water even when it is not necessary. Let's think, for example, of the irrigation of vegetable […]

10 ways to reuse an old ladder

How to reuse an old ladder. Having an old staircase at your disposal, preferably made of wood, can represent a real fortune, considering how many ideas for reusing it can be. Just be inspired by one of the creative recycling projects that we propose […]

How to make a do-it-yourself green roof

Green roofs have many advantages. From the absorption of water to the reduction of the risk of flooding, up to the aesthetic impact and improvement of air quality. Do you want to learn how to build one yourself? Here's how to do it in six steps He […]

Use chopsticks and… recycle!

Do you care about the environment? do you recycle? do you think about your impact? Do you call yourself ecologists and according to everyone you are greener than the Hulk? Well, then certainly you will not use anything that is disposable in your […]

Recycle by reusing: giving new life to plastic containers

It is bought, used, ruined, thrown away. Extreme consumerism is never good for the environment. A smart way to save money and respect the earth is to reuse. Any object, even an old plastic container, can live a new life (or more new lives). He […]

How to make boxes and containers from plastic bottles

Here is a simple and effective way to mold PET bottles into many resistant, long-lasting, transparent, customizable and cost-free containers. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Never […]

10 bird feeders with recycled materials

DIY bird feeders with recycled materials, an easy way to help these animals find food, let's see 10 ideas together. DIY […]

How to get rid of unwanted CDs / DVDs

But CDs / DVDs often give them to you. Want to know what you could do with your unwanted CDs / DVDs? You could reuse it, sell it or donate it, or recycle it properly. He is about to end up run over, […]

This Jamaican start-up uses bamboo and coconut shells to replace straws and plastic utensils

A Jamaican start-up shows how bamboo can replace the plastic pollutant in the creation of single-use products He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Finger Knitting: How to knit with your fingers, without using needles or crochet

After Arm Knitting, here is Finger Knitting. We had already talked about Arm Knitting, a technique for knitting without needles, using the movements of the arms and hands. With the Arm Knitting you can make scarves, hats and blankets in a short […]

15 creative uses of ice containers

Here then are some suggestions for transforming them back into useful objects to be reused throughout the year to freeze food, devote yourself to artistic or do-it-yourself jobs and keep your toolbox or desk tidy. He […]

Creative Recycle: Use cinnamon sticks for a perfect Christmas party centerpiece

Here's how to make a beautiful centerpiece in just a few steps using cinnamon sticks and some ribbons. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Cinnamon […]

Do-it-yourself pon pon: 10 easy ways to make them

How to make pom poms. Pom poms, as you well know, are small decorations made of wool, other yarns or thanks to scraps of fabric. They can also be obtained from tissue paper. They are a perfect creative job to propose to the little ones and can […]

10 ways to creatively reuse old magazines

You know, reading is good for the brain! And the more you read the better: magazines, comics, books, newspapers, everything (or almost everything) is fine as long as you read. But culture often brings with it subtle contraindications; our house, […]

Don't throw away the green tea leaves after the brew! Tips and ideas to reuse them (both loose and in sachets)

Whether it's in sachets or loose ones, discover all the ways to reuse green tea leaves at home or for beauty He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Whether […]

Skarti Creazioni: design objects from the recycling of cutlery

Skarti creazioni: a creative recycling project with the reuse of cutlery He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Through […]

Potato chips: 10 ideas for creative recycling

How to use potato chips tubes for creative recycling? Unfortunately these packages are not made with recyclable materials and must therefore be thrown into unsorted waste. But, fortunately, they are very durable and easily reusable. So why throw […]

Recycled jewelry: Hello Kitty becomes aluminum

That Hello Kitty was and is a symbol is certainly not new, but that the famous kitten may have been made of recycled aluminum is certainly a novelty. Thus, at the venerable age of 35, among other things celebrated globally and in various ways, […]

[VIDEOTUTORIAL] Do-it-yourself hamster bed from old furniture

Here is a tutorial to build a DIY doghouse dedicated to our rodent friends with wooden materials Here […]

How to transform children's drawings into beautiful DIY decorations for the bedroom

Here are some tips for transforming children's drawings into original DIY decorations for the bedroom. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

10 things you can fix in under 10 minutes (VIDEO)

Are you good at small repair jobs, or have you never tried to fix something broken? We live in the throwaway culture, where we tend to throw away, and not repair, what no longer works perfectly. He […]

How to make do-it-yourself recycled paper with… garbage

Just a few basic ingredients, a little of your time, resourcefulness and good will, and that's it! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

DIY lemon candles: 3 recipes to make them at home

How to self-produce lemon candles starting with a few simple ingredients. Here are 3 recipes to try. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

How to make the Harry Potter think tank to keep the best memories

A few days before their wedding, he wanted to surprise his future wife with an original gift that would make him retrace the best moments of their history. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

At the Fuorisalone in Milan the suggestive artistic installation with plastic bottles, to celebrate recycling

UNcracked debuts at Fuorisalone, the work made with plastic bottles, which pushes us to act for a more sustainable future He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him. Until September 19 al […]

10 alternative uses of Coca Cola

Coca Cola is the most popular carbonated soft drink in the world. Its sales do not register declines, although the drink is often accused of being harmful to health due to the sweeteners it contains and the high presence of phosphoric acid, considered […]

10 things you can do with a grater

The grater is not only used for cheese and surely you will have already used it in different ways than the more traditional one, for example to reduce other foods to flakes or for creative recycling. He […]

Creative jeans recycling: 8 ideas to give new life to old denims

Resistant, versatile and let's face it decidedly cool, denim is a fabric that is easy to reuse to create an infinite variety of objects. So if you have some time, you want to devote yourself to a relaxing do-it-yourself activity and above all […]

Scientists convert used plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring

Scientists turn plastic bottles into vanillin to counteract the plastic pollution that is choking the planet He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Scientists […]

Green Fetish: recycling that leaves its mark

For all those who the guide to eco-sex was not enough, for those who have not in the least broken up in front of the crank vibrator or the recycling of condoms used in China, in short, for all lovers of hard core eco: the time to give a touch […]

Furniture moths and woodworms: 10 natural remedies

Woodworms and moths: how to prevent their appearance in a natural way? Woodworms can damage our wooden furniture or attack the trees in our orchard. Moths are capable of ruining the most delicate clothes stored in wardrobes and drawers. Natural […]

Potato skins, don't throw them away! Tricks and clever ideas to recycle them

Throw away the potato skins? If so, after reading this article and learning about all their benefits, you won't want to do it again. ©Anna Molcharenko/Shutterstock Throw […]

The most effective remedies for removing rust stains from surfaces and fabrics without using radiant water

Discover the homemade and eco-friendly remedies that really work to remove rust and rust stains from surfaces or fabrics He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Discover […]

How to recycle old zippers: many easy and decidedly original creative ideas

The creative recycling of old hinges allows you to recover them to give life to necklaces, brooches, bracelets and home decorations. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Also […]

Shibori: how to dye and decorate fabrics in a natural way with the ancient Japanese technique (PHOTO and VIDEO)

Shibori is an ancient Japanese technique for dyeing fabrics still little known in the West. In shibori, fabrics are tied and manipulated, or protected in other ways, before being immersed in the dye bath. He […]

New materials: with IBM, plastic becomes “green” and biodegradable

IBM is developing a revolutionary type of plastic that is entirely biodegradable and biocompatible. The study, conducted by the American multinational together with Stanford University, was recently published in the Macromolecules journal of the […]

From leaves to recycled paper, how to make DIY confetti at no cost

We are entering the heart of the Carnival and, with the masks ready, we cannot forget the confetti. Have you ever thought of making them at home with your children and at zero cost? We present some simple ideas to create your confetti right away […]

This material is as tough as plastic but is made from egg and nut shells

Rania Elkalla is a designer who transforms egg shells and nuts into biodegradable material that can be used instead of plastic Rania […]

Shoe boxes: 10 ideas for creative recycling

Creative recycling of shoe boxes. Here are 10 cool creative recycling projects for old shoe boxes. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him If […]

Bananas: 15 unexpected alternative uses

Bananas and their peels can be considered surprising starting ingredients for the preparation of numerous natural remedies to be used for health and beauty care, or at home and in the garden, for domestic cleaning and to take care of their plants. […]

20 alternative uses for coffee

In short, for coffee, its beans and as regards what remains after the preparation of this drink, there are numerous alternative re-uses, which at times could help you to avoid small quantities of waste ending up directly in the waste bin. He […]

Halloween: find out how to make a mask for kids with recycled material inspired by the colorful Mexican skulls

Inspired by Mexican skulls (calaveras) to make, for Halloween, a mask for children with recycled material. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Furnish the garden with recycled objects: from tin cans to old bicycles, from teapots to suitcases, here are many original ideas

Tin cans, old bicycles, suitcases, teapots and cups, there are many objects that you can recycle to decorate the garden in an original way. Here are the coolest DIY ideas He is about to end up run […]

The island made with 150 thousand plastic bottles (VIDEO)

How to use 150 thousand plastic bottles? By building your own island! Richart Sowa did it in Mexico He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

How to dehumidify your home without buying a dehumidifier

How to dehumidify the rooms of the house in a simple and natural way? The problem of excess humidity can occur in our homes especially during the winter and autumn seasons and during or wetter periods. The humidity coming from the outside, in […]

Straws: the creative recycling that sucks

Colorful, fun but absolutely useless, plastic straws are a small testimony of the disposable culture that, in the current times, we would like to declare definitively out. Here are some DIY ideas to recycle them creatively He […]

Coconut: the thousand reuses of the mesocarp… beyond the usual ashtray

Nourishing pulp, juice that is a panacea and the peel, the mesocarp, which lends itself to the most varied uses, from green building to the automotive industry. Here are some ways to creatively recycle coconut beyond the classic ashtray. He […]

10 alternative uses for rice

Rice is not only a precious food, but also a valid help to solve the small emergencies of daily life, to facilitate household cleaning or to make small objects that can entertain your children or your pets. So follow our little tips if you want […]

How to make a mat with corks

How to make a mat with corks. With corks you can create an original and comfortable do-it-yourself mat, to be placed in the bathroom or kitchen. The cork is not attacked by mold, but for greater safety, simply dry the mat after use or expose it […]

15 alternative uses of butter

Butter, in general, is not considered a particularly healthy food. Due to its saturated fat content it should be consumed occasionally. For the dressing, cooking of food and the preparation of desserts, it can often be easily replaced by olive […]

The tribe of Ethiopia that recycles waste to create fantastic jewelry and headdresses (PHOTO)

Creative recycling reaches Ethiopia thanks to a tribe that has decided to collect waste and transform it into jewelry and accessories. The creations of this tribe are truly original, but at the same time they make us reflect on how much the waste […]

Find out how to recycle old calendars to make pictures, notebook covers and home decorations

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Kindness box: how to make and use it

e. What to do with the cartons that we find ourselves at home after buying a piece of furniture or an appliance? Throwing them away in the recycling is a good solution, but with a little creativity it is possible to turn them into a basket. This […]

12 alternative uses of Gin

While most of you will think its best use is with tonic water, in reality Gin, of which more or less everyone will have a bottle in the house, has been used in the past, and can still be, for many purposes. He […]

10 ideas to recycle your old broken fan

Temperatures are now dropping and it may be time to put the fan in the basement or in the attic. What to do if it is no longer functional? Here are 10 original ideas about it. He is about to end up […]

Do not throw away the milk containers! With creative recycling you can make DIY bird feeders and storage boxes

With the creative recycling of milk containers you can create beautiful jobs: from bird feeders to storage boxes. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him DIY […]

The dad turns the bedroom into a fairy world (PHOTO)

When you were little, maybe you dreamed that your bedroom would turn into a fairy and adventurous world. A very willing father wanted to please his little girl and set to work to transform his room into a little fairy house. He […]

New Wales, Australia: a small town says goodbye to plastic bottles

In Bundanoon, an Australian town in New South Wales, drinking water from plastic bottles has been banned to return to the use of recyclable containers to be filled at the tap or drinking fountains He […]