Try Branching out with these edgy holiday ideas
RECYCLING
Some holiday baubles previously were something else. Some crafty types who like repurposing excess household objects make personalized ornaments by hand-painting holiday scenes on burned-out light bulbs. Perhaps they’ll loop strips cut from old magazines into a fun, funky garland.
Trash To Treasure in Fort Lauderdale, which provides reusable materials for art and education projects, is offering workshops in December on making ornaments from recycled household items, such as music CDs embellished with bits of wrapping paper and ribbon.
Some repurposed items may be unrecognizable when transformed into holiday décor, such as stockings and tree skirts made from discarded Capri Sun juice pouches, available online for $7.99 and $8.99 from TerraCycle.
Others proudly showcase their roots.
An easy way to do the planet a favor is skip the brand new stuff and stock up on holiday supplies from thrift stores or Trash To Treasure, said Casey Eckels, founder and executive director of Trash To Treasure. Reusing existing items, she said, reduces waste as well as the adverse environmental impacts associated with production.
Try Branching out with these edgy holiday ideas
RECYCLING
Some holiday baubles previously were something else. Some crafty types who like repurposing excess household objects make personalized ornaments by hand-painting holiday scenes on burned-out light bulbs. Perhaps they’ll loop strips cut from old magazines into a fun, funky garland.
Trash To Treasure in Fort Lauderdale, which provides reusable materials for art and education projects, is offering workshops in December on making ornaments from recycled household items, such as music CDs embellished with bits of wrapping paper and ribbon.
Some repurposed items may be unrecognizable when transformed into holiday décor, such as stockings and tree skirts made from discarded Capri Sun juice pouches, available online for $7.99 and $8.99 from TerraCycle.
Others proudly showcase their roots.
An easy way to do the planet a favor is skip the brand new stuff and stock up on holiday supplies from thrift stores or Trash To Treasure, said Casey Eckels, founder and executive director of Trash To Treasure. Reusing existing items, she said, reduces waste as well as the adverse environmental impacts associated with production.