Reduce, reuse, recycle for Earth Day

Reduce, reuse, recycle for

Sabrina Lo

Earth Day is a worldwide celebration advocating environmental protection every year on April 22. With human modernization, the planet’s condition has significantly deteriorated, including disasters such as global warming, pollution, animal extinction, and so much more. So, lets celebrate Earth Day with some green crafts to promote a cleaner and healthier future.

Toilet Paper Pencil Holder

If you have a lot of empty toilet paper rolls, this is a great craft for you! Here is how to turn them into organized pen holders for your desk.

Materials:

- empty toilet paper roll - small piece of cardboard - colored paper - small rocks or dried beans - other decorating materials you may need

1. Cut a circle piece of cardboard to cover one side of the toilet paper roll, and glue it to one of the end’s of the roll. 2. Glue colored paper to the outside of the toilet paper roll, and decorate however you’d like! 3. Put some dried beans or pebbles in the container to keep it from falling over, then put your writing utensils in it.

Plastic Bottle Planter

Making recycled planters is a great way to upcycle old plastic containers you may have lying around. Having plants in the house is also good for the environment. Here is a fun way to spice your plants up a bit.

Materials:

- wider-mouthed plastic bottle - acrylic paint of choice - plant (real or fake) - dirt (if using real plant) - other decorating materials you may need

1. Thoroughly clean your plastic container, then paint it any color of your choice. 2. Decorate the container! Get creative and add anything that you think looks cool. 3. Fill your planter 2/3 full with dirt (if you are using a real plant,) and then place your plant in the container.

Drink Carrier Utensil Holder

Have you ever gotten a drink carrier from a restaurant and didn’t know what to do with it? Don’t throw it away; make it into a utensil holder for your table or to take on a picnic!

Materials:

- paper drink carrier - colored paper - glue or tape - drawing utensils - other decorating materials you may need

1. Measure and cut paper to the size of the carrier’s sides, then glue or tape the paper onto all sides of the carrier. 2. Decorate the carrier! Draw, add stickers, ribbons, or whatever else you think looks good. 3. Load up your utensil holder with forks, spoons, knives, napkins, and anything else you may need while dining.