12 Ways to Recycle Trash & Create Treasures

Do you collect recyclable trash in a box in the garage? Before you haul it out to be recycled, better look twice. You might be amazed at what you can create using plastic lids, old tuna cans, burned up candles or empty frosting containers. Take a look at this fun list of 12 ways to recycle trash & create treasures! But consider yourself warned: upcycling trash into treasures can be addictive!

What you will you rescue out of the recycle bin co you can create something amazing? I can’t wait to hear what you are inspired to make next!

12 Ways to Recycle Trash & Create Treasures

Strawberry Basket Turned Gift Basket

Can you believe this simple plastic syrup bottle is standing beside a piece of beautiful pottery and it looks like it belongs?

Syrup bottle to Aqua Pitcher

Little Craft – Scare Owl

Plastic Greenhouses

DIY Disney Trip Fund Bank

Crayons to Go Container

Home Decor for the Guy in your Life

Shabby Chick Hemptique

Remelted Wax Coins

I love the way this blogger took random bits of plastic to create this colorful windchime. I think this looks like a fun project for my kids!

Plastic Lid Windchime

Water Bottle Flowers

Clothes Pin Art Decor

What will you create next? I’d love to hear!