Creative Ways To Recycle And Upcycle At Home

Turn Glass Jars into Storage Containers

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Upcycle Old T-Shirts into Tote Bags

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Create Planters from Plastic Bottles

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Repurpose Wine Corks into Coasters

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Use Pallets for Outdoor Furniture

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Craft Jewelry Organizers from Old Frames

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