Things made out of recycled materials

Repurpose water bottles to make an adorable flower craft for spring, summer, Mother's Day, Earth Day, or any day with the kids!

Our homes are filled with plastic things, and this tendency has become a cause for concern for many people since it can take up to 1,000 years for plastic to decompose. 5-Minute Crafts is constantly looking for new ways to reuse bottles, drinking straws, and other plastic objects and hopes that these tricks will help save some things from ending up in a landfill.

Popular Summer Crafts For Kids - PART 2. Plus a linky party inviting you to share your cool summer crafts for kids, DIY project, knitting or garden ideas..

Making bird feeders for the back yard and garden is fun and easy craft ideas

use recycled materials to create this fun recycled kid crafts. Teach kids about recycling items while being creative. Use egg cartons, paper rolls and more.

What do you think you can make out of a juice carton or a tetrapack container ? Here’s an easy tutorial to get you started.

Instead of throwing things out and having them end up in the landfill, reuse your stuff! 1. Thumb-controlled watering pot made from old maple syrup container Here's how to make it: http://www.funinthemaking.net/2011/05/01/thumb-controlled-watering-pot/ 2. Bottle cap necklaces Learn how to make at: http://www.squidoo.com/bottlecap-necklace-pendants 3. Magazine bowls Learn how to make at: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/magazine_bowls 4. Recycled Keyboard Clutch Buy at…

Do your bit for the environment—and your wallet—by making your own Christmas crafts from recycled materials instead of going out to buy something new. Sure, it is the season to be jolly, but it’s also the season to be frugal and mindful of all the trash we create!

Making a wind chime out of recycled materials is fun. Use colorful plastic lids that can't go in the recycle bin! A great recycle project.

Found recyclable materials become art in the 3rd annual Recyclable Art Competition.