From Sherri Osborn,
Your Guide to Family Crafts.
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Not only is recycling good for the environment, it can help save you money, and, with the projects posted here, you can find out how to recycle creatively! Using the ideas presented here, you can transform baby food jars, paper bags, orphaned socks, and several other items into crafty masterpieces.

Make sure any items you recycle into crafts are clean and dry - most can be washed in hot soapy water. You should also make sure there are no sharp edges or small parts which may pose a choking hazard for younger kids. Simply make sure you use common sense before you use your imagination!

Please enjoy this ever-growing list of great ideas for recycling items you might normally throw away to create great craft projects, games, and more. Click on the desired item below to find a collection of great recycling ideas.

• Bags
• Cans
• Cardboard and Boxes
• Cardboard Tubes
• Compact Disks and Cases
• Film Containers and Pill Bottles
• Greeting Cards
• Jars and Bottles
• Kitchen Items and Tableware
• Laundry Room Finds
• Lids and Caps
• Light Bulbs
• Puzzle and Game Pieces
• Reading Material
• Styrofoam Products
• Wearables