Recycling ideas for school projects

Our homes are filled with plastic things, and this tendency has become a cause for concern for many people since it can take up to 1,000 years for plastic to decompose. 5-Minute Crafts is constantly looking for new ways to reuse bottles, drinking straws, and other plastic objects and hopes that these tricks will help save some things from ending up in a landfill.

Recycled mason jar lanterns for Earth Day. This is a craft that can be easily adapted to suit different age groups from preschooler to adult. #recyclingcraft #papercrafts #earthday #masonjars

Creative Ideas on Instagram: "Transform an ordinary water bottle into a fun and functional toy car! Follow along as we guide you through the steps to create your own water bottle car. From assembling the wheels to adding finishing touches, watch as this simple DIY project turns recycled materials into a creative and entertaining toy. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this activity combines creativity, sustainability, and fun!"

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These 21 DIY recycled crafts for kids are perfect for Earth Day. They use inexpensive items you probably already have in your home, heading for the recycle bin.

Your little ones will be tickled pink over these little fairy houses! You’ll need: Empty and Cleaned 2 Liter BottleMarkerExacto KnifeHot-GlueCardboardPaintModgepodge Cut about a third of the …

use recycled materials to create this fun recycled kid crafts. Teach kids about recycling items while being creative. Use egg cartons, paper rolls and more.

Med cap tree I made for our infusion room :) (made from medication vial caps, hot glue, and wire)

So proud of the students who worked on this little project for Enrichment Day today. And well done to Miss O for the careful planning behind the structure of our beautiful turtle made out of recycled plastic bottles! 🐢 I wish I took progress pics!