Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner:

1. • Ingredients: White vinegar, water, essential oils (e.g., lemon, tea tree).

   • Instructions: Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oils for a pleasant scent. Use this natural cleaner on surfaces throughout your home.

Photo By: Anna Shvets

DIY Beeswax Wraps:

1. • Materials: Beeswax pellets, cotton fabric (cut into desired sizes), parchment paper, iron.

   • Instructions: Place fabric on parchment paper, sprinkle with beeswax pellets, cover with another parchment sheet, and iron to melt the wax. Hang to dry and use these reusable wraps as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap.

Photo By: KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA 

Upcycled Glass Jar Lanterns:

1. • Materials: Clean glass jars, old wire or twine, tealight candles.

   • Instructions: Wrap wire or twine around the mouth of the jar to create a handle. Place a tealight candle inside and hang these charming lanterns in your outdoor space for ambient lighting.

Photo By: Brandy

Herb Garden from Recycled Containers:

1. • Materials: Empty tin cans or plastic containers, potting soil, herb seeds.

   • Instructions: Clean and decorate the containers. Fill with soil and plant herb seeds. Place in a sunny spot and enjoy fresh herbs for cooking while reducing waste.

Photo By: Wendy Wei

DIY Fabric Plant Pots:

1. • Materials: Fabric scraps, needle and thread, small plant pots.

   • Instructions: Cut fabric into circles large enough to cover the pots. Sew around the edges, leaving an opening. Turn inside out, slip over the pots, and fold the excess fabric inside. Place your favorite plants inside for a unique and eco-friendly display.

Photo By: Mariam Antadze

Recycled Paper Art:

1. • Materials: Old newspapers, magazines, or junk mail; glue, scissors.

   • Instructions: Tear or cut paper into small pieces. Dip in water and blend to create pulp. Mold into shapes or press onto canvas for textured artwork. This project not only reduces paper waste but also adds a creative touch to your walls.

Phtoto By: Pavel Danilyuk 

Homemade Cloth Napkins:

1. • Materials: Fabric remnants, sewing machine or needle and thread.

   • Instructions: Cut fabric into squares or rectangles of desired size. Hem the edges using a sewing machine or hand stitching. Use these reusable cloth napkins instead of disposable ones to reduce paper waste.

Photo By: Tim Douglas

DIY Bird Feeder from Upcycled Materials:

1. • Materials: Clean plastic bottles or cartons, wooden spoons or chopsticks, birdseed.

   • Instructions: Cut holes in the bottle or carton for birds to access the seed. Insert wooden spoons or chopsticks as perches. Fill with birdseed and hang outdoors to attract feathered friends while repurposing plastic waste.

Photo By: Kiril Gruev 

Repurposed Wooden Pallet Furniture:

1. • Materials: Wooden pallets, sandpaper, paint or wood stain (optional).

   • Instructions: Sand down pallets and assemble into benches, tables, or plant stands. Customize with paint or wood stain to match your outdoor decor. This project transforms discarded pallets into functional and stylish furniture pieces.

Photo By: Arti Kh 

DIY Compost Bin:

1. • Materials: Large plastic bin with lid, drill, shredded paper, kitchen scraps.

   • Instructions: Drill holes in the bin for aeration. Layer shredded paper with kitchen scraps to create a composting environment. Turn the contents regularly and use the finished compost to enrich your garden soil.

Photo By: Annushka Ahuja