Caring for the environment is an issue that should interest ALL of us. Sometimes it is very easy for us to blame governments, big business or international organizations for not putting a stop to the high levels of pollution that exist on a global scale. But very rarely do we turn to look at ourselves to question ourselves and say, “What about me?”
Well, as human beings who inhabit this planet Earth we also have our part in the problem, and we should start acting to put practical solutions in place. If you’re wondering right now, “what can I do to help the environment?”, you’ll probably be surprised to know that there are many ways you can contribute, and as I said, they’re practical and simple solutions within our means.
Use the car less, don’t throw rubbish in the streets, use reusable cloth bags to go shopping and even recycle some things and give them a dual use in our home. And the latter is exactly what we want to talk to you about today: there are many things that we throw away every day and that we can use to give a new look to our home or to organize it. If you want to know some ideas, here are 27:
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1. You’d never think it could look like this
![Trampoline converted into a comfortable hanging floating bed](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Trampoline-converted-into-a-comfortable-hanging-floating-bed.jpg)
2. You Won’t Throw Away Pizza Boxes Again
![Pizza boxes are made into pictures](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pizza-boxes-are-made-into-pictures.jpg)
3. Organize your bathroom with soda bottles
![Dual-Use Plastic Bottles](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dual-Use-Plastic-Bottles.jpg)
4. A Jewelry Maker Recycling Bottles
![Jewelry box with plastic bottles](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jewelry-box-with-plastic-bottles.jpg)
5. This is how you can transform a simple cardboard box
![Storage box from cardboard box](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Storage-box-from-cardboard-box.jpg)
6. I loved this idea!
![Cereal boxes to store papers](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cereal-boxes-to-store-papers.jpg)
7. Make an organizer out of cardboard boxes
![Organizer made with cardboard](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Organizer-made-with-cardboard.jpg)
8. Create furniture out of plastic bottles!
![Armchairs with plastic bottles](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Armchairs-with-plastic-bottles.jpg)
9. A centerpiece with disposable spoons
![Tulips with spoons](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tulips-with-spoons.jpg)
10. Store bottle corks
![Frame made with bottle corks](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Frame-made-with-bottle-corks.jpg)
11. A Beautiful, Inexpensive Frame for Your Mirror
![Mirror frame with paper rolls](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mirror-frame-with-paper-rolls.jpg)
12. Don’t know what to do with old CDs? Now you know!
![Recycled CDs](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Recycled-CDs.png)
13. Don’t throw away your old grater
![Uses of an Old Cheese Grater](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Uses-of-an-Old-Cheese-Grater.jpg)
14. Plastic Bottle Gift Wrapping
![Gifts in plastic bottles](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gifts-in-plastic-bottles.png)
15. In a store it would cost you dearly, do it yourself!
![Upholstered carton boxes](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Upholstered-carton-boxes.jpg)
16. Use PVC Pipes to Organize Your Room
![PVC Pipe for Dryer](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PVC-Pipe-for-Dryer.jpg)
17. Don’t throw away Pringles bottles again
![Pringles bottle for wipes](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pringles-bottle-for-wipes.jpg)
18. An old tire? A new toy!
![Dual-use tires toy for kids](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dual-use-tires-toy-for-kids.jpg)
19. You Won’t Lose Pins Anymore
![With recycled tic tac canister](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/With-recycled-tic-tac-canister.jpg)
20. Make Your Own Paint Palette
![Making Paint Palette with Screw Plugs](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Making-Paint-Palette-with-Screw-Plugs.jpg)
21. A Bracelet Organizer
![To put on bracelets](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/To-put-on-bracelets.jpg)
22. To Feed the Birds
![Bird Food with Plastic Bottles](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bird-Food-with-Plastic-Bottles.jpg)
23. A cool speaker and cell phone holder
![Decorated speakers](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Decorated-speakers.jpg)
24. They look great!
![Bottles with fabric](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bottles-with-fabric.jpg)
25. Your sewing kit in a box
![Box with threads inside](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Box-with-threads-inside.jpg)
26. I was fascinated by this table!
![Magazine Table](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Magazine-Table.jpg)
27. Different Uses for Cans
![Uses for Cans](https://www.zdwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Uses-for-Cans.jpg)
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