To add an extra touch of personality to our work corner, a few small tips are enough to transform disused objects into new office accessories in the name of creative recycling.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousMost of the day, fortunately or unfortunately, we spend in the office. 8,10 or even 12 hours in a space that, whether small or large, comfortable or uncomfortable, becomes our second home. So what to do to make it the same desk, the same chair and even the same computer, more and more familiar? The era of leather desk sets, silver letter openers and plastic document holders has passed, today the real must is the reuse. To add an extra touch of personality to our work corner, a few small tips are enough to transform disused objects into new ones office accessories full of do-it-yourself and creative recycling.
The network is full of simple ideas to transform our space into a place that is undoubtedly greener. We have chosen five. So welcome in the office of the ideal ecologist.
1) Port documents and folders for the archive
Banned piles of sheets of paper and plastic in every self-respecting office can not miss a document holder, better if fully covered. The steps are few and simple. All you have to do is get cloth sheets, adhesive spray and folders and you're done. In no time we will have a collect documents the whole floor is envious of: renovated, colorful but above all ecological. Instructions on DesignSponge
2) Pen holder with detergent cap
And if we want to find a pen holder and exclusive pencils just take the detergent cap that we have finished, make small holes with a hot screwdriver and voilà: a simple piece of plastic has turned into an original pen holder. Here the detailed explanation.
3) Envelopes with old newspapers or magazines
And how not to think about all the letters to send. From old magazines and old newspaper sheets it is possible to do envelopes customized. With scissors and a little glue (strictly ecological and without chemical additives) we could give new life to pieces of paper that could have become just egg collectors or at most cloths to clean our windows. Just follow the instructions step by step, fold, glue and that's it.
4) Photo frames from plastic cups
But an office can really be called that, when on the walls there are photos of everyday life: those of the last holidays, those of our dog playing in the garden or those of our son in the park. The green idea is not to stick them to the wall with the usual scotch tape or with colored pins, but to use plastic cups and glasses like photo holder. Once the last drop of water or coffee has been removed, we can put the photo inside the cup and “quench our thirst” with wonderful memories. Watch the tutorial.
5) Calendar from an old sketchbook
These little tips will undoubtedly make our stay in the office more pleasant but to keep the days that pass under control, a green calendar cannot be missing. From a sketch pad it is possible to make a program to hang or put on the desk the important thing is that it is 100% reusable. Just brush up on a old hardcover album or spiral notebook, remove the old sketches, find 12 sheets of paper to reprint, a lace and the image of our favorite painting and in no time we would have a fabulous calendar. Seeing is believing!
With these few tips you will make your office truly green, with one less piece of plastic on Earth and an extra touch of ecology on our desk.
Silvia Napoli
Foto: Design Sponge e PlanetGreen
