Trashmagination Creative Reuse Podcast

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Laundry soap and cooking oil come in heavy-duty plastic tubs or jugs that are tough to recycle - but you can creative reuse them at home and to make art. Read more ›

Plastic, metal and wooden hangers can all be creatively reused to make furniture, costumes and other art. Read more ›

Artists and entrepreneurs around the world find creative ways to make beautiful and useful things from bread and grains. Read more ›

How can you creatively reuse your cookie, biscuit, candy or tea tin containers that make you feel sentimental? Read more ›

When I shared my new fluffy rug method made from recycled t-shirts, the social media posts went viral, so I have now made an online course so you can make your own! Read more ›

You can make so many useful items from a broken umbrella, using just the fabric, just the frame, or both! Read more ›

You can paint and sculpt plastic hub caps to make exquisite works of art - you'll never look at a hub cap the same way again! Read more ›

Learn how to make your own paper and get inspired by artists who creatively reuse paper into clothing, sculptures and collages. Read more ›

Many paints are made with plastic so let's find way to reduce our impact, and learn about ways to creatively reuse paint, brushes, graffiti, spray paint cans and more. Read more ›

You can make very cute woven rugs from recycled t-shirts without spending much on equipment. Read more ›

Learn how artists and scientists are creatively reusing fish scales, skin and bones - from jewelry, to paintings, to even a replacement for petroleum-based plastic. Read more ›

Get lots of ideas for how to use your old yoga mats, plus learn about a type of yoga mat made from recycled neoprene wetsuits! Read more ›

Trashmagination is all about encouraging you to creatively reuse found items and recyclables to make art. However, some materials can be hazardous to your health if you don't take precautions when working with them. Read more ›

Can you creatively reuse natural or synthetic hair? Read more ›

There is a creative reuse trend to mend your clothes with decorative stitches, making the item stronger and also more beautiful. Read more ›

What can you make from that leather couch on the curb, your old leather jacket or even the leather labels on your jeans? Read more ›

Designers around the world are building machines that allow people to DIY their plastic recycling. Read more ›

Inflatables made from vinyl, rubber and nylon are very difficult to recycle but they are extremely popular during hot summer months and as holiday decorations. Read more ›

Learn about the incredible ways artists work with buttons and get ideas for creatively reusing your own buttons. Read more ›