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Reusing old broken Umbrellas

May 8May 20Posted in DIY, other materials, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged broken, crafts, diy, how to, ideas, inspiration, old, recycle, reduce, repair, repurpose, reuse, torn, tutorials, umbrella, upcycle, upcycled, UpcyclingLeave a comment

If it’s broken, mend it and reuse or donate.

F5USVP8G2HE05FZ.MEDIUM — Don’t chuck that broken umbrella! by TheGoodLife

dental-floss02_300 — If your umbrella has detached from its metal spines, tie or sew it back together with waxed floss, which will endure longer than regular thread.

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Dragon Wing out of an Umbrella - Tutorial by Aliuh on DeviantArt • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Dragon Wing out of an Umbrella – Tutorial by Aliuh on DeviantArt
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://aliuh.deviantart.com/art/Dragon-Wing-out-of-an-Umbrella-Tutorial-395707979

Broken Umbrella Skirt by Cecilia Felli • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Broken Umbrella Skirt by Cecilia Felli
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://weburbanist.com/2013/02/26/diy-redress-7-custom-clothing-mods-hacks-reuses/

Recycled umbrella bag • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Recycled umbrella bag
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.untrendylife.com/2011/03/broken-umbrellas-arent-trash.html

Broken umbrella kids parachute • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Broken umbrella kids parachute
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.howdoesshe.com/make-a-parachute-out-of-a-broken-umbrella/

Umbrella earring display by Marisa on Flickr • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Umbrella earring display
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/mariseca/3287286710/

Fairy chandelier • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Fairy chandelier (not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.buzzfeed.com/dianabruk/diy-ways-to-make-your-childs-bedroom-magical?sub=3091994_2627782#.xhRQ2Vvzm

Ornamental Bead Sticks! - A Broken Umbrella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Ornamental Bead Sticks
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.michlinla.com/2013/10/ornamental-bead-sticks-part-one-broken.html#_a5y_p=1025710

Bat Halloween Costume • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Bat Halloween Costume
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.facebook.com/RethinkReuseIt/photos/a.179267432242505.1073741831.156494131186502/227381904097724/

Upcycled umbrella handbags • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Upcycled umbrella handbags(Russian)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.dublirin.com.ua/we_sew_zont.html

Repurpose umbrella tote bag • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Repurpose umbrella tote bag
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://vault.sierraclub.org/sierra/201305/repurpose-umbrella-tote-bag/

Lacy Daisy crochet parasol • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Lacy Daisy crochet parasol
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.ravelry.com/projects/babukatorium/lacy-daisy-crochet-parasol

Cucumber support by AGA~mum on Flickr • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Cucumber support
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/aga_mum/3636663543/

Recycle a Broken Umbrella into a Pouch • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Recycle a Broken Umbrella into a Pouch
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/05/umbrella-into-pouch/

DIY: Make a bag from a broken umbrella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

DIY: Make a bag from a broken umbrella(Spanish)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://quefichaerestu.blogspot.com.es/2013/10/diy-diogenero-de-paraguas-estropeado.html

Webbed Chandelier from old umbrella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Webbed Chandelier from old umbrella
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.bhg.com/halloween/indoor-decorating/halloween-spooky-decorations/

Pillow covers • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Pillow covers(Portuguese)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.dicasverdes.com/2011/10/como-fazer-almofadas-com-guarda-chuvas-e-material-reciclado/

Gift cash • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Gift cash
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://theseasonalhome.com/2009/05/13/gifting-dad-a-grad-special-birthday-etc/

Borsella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Borsella(not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.recyclart.org/2012/10/borsella/

Umbrella greenhouse • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Umbrella greenhouse
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://gardentherapy.ca/greenhouses-sss/

Upcycled umbrellas sun shade by Jenny on Flickr • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Upcycled umbrellas sun shade
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewdarnjenny/2562708993/in/pool-719792@N22/

A Portable Parabolic Cooker Built from an Umbrella by Juan Francisco Paredes • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

A Portable Parabolic Cooker Built from an Umbrella
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://solarcooking.org/plans/barbeque.htm

Halloween Chandelier • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Halloween Chandelier– maybe upcycle a broken umbrella and use dollar tree lights? (not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.pinterest.com/pin/22306960627727209/

Magazine Rack • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Magazine Rack(not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/02/26/readymade-readers-renew-broken-umbrellas/

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Reusing rubber gloves

March 12November 16Posted in DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged broken, cleaning, craft, diy, eco, eco friendly, gloves, green, how to, ideas, jewellery, latex, old, recycle, reduce, repurpose, reuse, ruuber, tips, tutorial, upcycle3 Comments

Updated: November 2016

“I’ve realized is that regardless of the material and construction, sooner or later, they all end up reaching the point of no return thanks to pointy knife tips, chemical deterioration or simple wear and tear. What I didn’t realize is that synthetically processed (as opposed to naturally derived) latex is the norm among conventional brands and that even when it’s the latter, in some cases, the material is taken without regard toward maintaining the fragile balance of forested areas such as Brazil’s Amazon region.

It’s possible to green up my kitchen habit by specifically seeking out Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified natural latex options that ensure that rubber tappers are compensated with fair trade wages when they responsibly utilize forest resources. So many natives live in poverty and are forced by their circumstances to profit in any way they can from the diminishing resources they can extract from the Amazon, but there is a better way.

The bad news is that truly eco-friendly waterproof household gloves are very challenging to find. There are just a few manufacturers right now that offer reasonable options, such as:

If You Care Household Gloves: These cotton-lined, naturally biodegradable lime green gloves, dipped in FSC-certified latex, are packaged in a fully recyclable cardboard box printed with nontoxic ink and sealed with equally planet-friendly glue.
Green Tips Fair Trade Latex Household Gloves: Described as flock-lined, ethically sourced 100% latex gloves, this FSC-certified option is also bright green in color and packaged in a fully recyclable/equally compostable container.”

– By Elizah Leigh on 1800recycling.com

“Before throwing away your rubber gloves, take another look because that glove may be useful in new, unconventional ways. By recycling rubber gloves, you’ll get more bang for your buck and discover a useful item for your household. Since rubber gloves are non-slip and waterproof, they are perfect to cover slippery surfaces and to open jars, and they can even be useful in first-aid kits.”

– By Becca Janet on eHow

Below a few ideas to reuse the old/broken rubber/latex gloves, click on each image to go to the original source and tutorial:

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Reusing Broken Things (in general)

July 31July 31Posted in Aluminium, DIY, other materials, Plastic, Upcycle / Repurpose / Reuse, WoodTagged broken, diy, ideas, insiration, old, recycle, redesign, reduce, repurpose, reuse, stuff, turn, upcycle1 Comment

Almost EVERYTHING can be reused, check these great ideas!

Fill your dyed Easter eggs with beeswax and create tea lights out of them.

If you’ve got the artistic skill, make a little micro-garden out of those shards.

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Reusing broken plates

July 24July 22Posted in DIY, other materials, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged broken, china, crafts, diy, garden, ideas, inspiration, Jewelry, plates, porcelain, recycle, reduce, repurpose, reuse, tutorial, upcycle1 Comment

Updated: July 2016

This week I accidentally broke a porcelain bowl. So I started to search ideas of what can I do with the broken pieces, small and big. So here are some ideas I found! if you have more ideas, share your link or picture on the comment box below.