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Recycled Cardboard Box crafts for kids of all ages [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Recycled Cardboard Box crafts for kids of all ages [Infographic]

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We can all agree that many of us have a few empty boxes laying around. While you can recycle your boxes at your nearest recycling facility, or use them to organize your home or workspace, you can also use leftover boxes in creative, fun ways with your kids.

Below, you’ll find three fun and easy projects with step-by-step instructions. You likely have most of the craft supplies already, and your kids can customize each project depending on which materials you have on hand. Read on to turn your cardboard boxes into functional art.

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World Ocean's Day - Upcycling Ideas [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

World Ocean’s Day – Upcycling Ideas [Infographic]

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The World Ocean’s Day Youth Advisory Council is extremely excited to present to you this Upcycling Guidebook for World Ocean’s Day.

The term upcycling is also known as “creative reuse”. By reusing plastic, upcycling helps reduce the amount of plastic that can end up in the environment and may help us avoid purchasing new plastic products. The more we can refuse single-use plastic and reuse what is already out there, the more sustainable our future will be. Together we can prevent plastic pollution!

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Sustainable Furnishings - How to Reuse, Renovate and Recycle [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Sustainable Furnishings – How to Reuse, Renovate and Recycle [Infographic]

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Around 22 million pieces of furniture are discarded per year in the UK and fewer than 1 in 10 people consider repairs to extend the lifespan of their furnishings.

For the sake of the environment and to avoid perfectly good pieces of furniture going to waste – a change of attitude to becoming more mindful of eco-friendly options is necessary, and it’s crucial that we aren’t compromising on this for the sake of chasing an interior design bargain.

Mattress Online have created a guide to upcycling and sustainability including what we can do to reuse, renovate and recycle.

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DIY Elegant Easter Eggs [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

DIY Elegant Easter Eggs [Infographic]

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Easter eggs, whether edible or purely decorative, give everyone a chance to show off their creativity. Here are a few tips for making your decorating extravaganza go smoothly and your eggs more beautiful than ever.

Get creative and crafty and repurpose bits and leftover pieces of material you already have and have a great time!

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Use Less Plastic in Your Home [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Use Less Plastic in Your Home [Infographic]

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There’s no question there are excellent plastic products that have done a lot to improve human lives. Items such as car seats, helmets, and medical plastics (just to name a few) are important items that not only enhance, but save lives. These are not the plastics that have people concerned.

The plastics Chris McLaughlin refers to in this article are the superfluous plastics. Those that are created for convenience and financial sake only. In fact, products such as plastic utensils are often created to be used once and then tossed into the garbage. These are what she calls “daily plastics,” which are completely unnecessary otherwise.

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