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Top 10 Creative Recycling Projects

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

We know that recycling is better for the environment than simply throwing things in the trash. Can you think of a better way to recycle than to use some of the items you would usually throw away to make craft projects? Start collecting those egg cartons, bathroom tissue rolls, paper bags, plus lots more! Most of all, put your imagination to work. Here are some ideas to get you started.

1. CD ROM Fish Craft

One of the most populat recycling crafts on this site! Read these instructions to make a cute, hanging fish out of old Cds - Find more CD Crafts...

2. Bubble Necklace

Instructions for using an empty film container to make a necklace that is also a container that holds your bubble soap and wand - Find more Film Container Crafts...

3. Scoop of Hugs and Kisses

Find out how you can use a laundry scoop and some candy to make a gift for someone special - Find more Laundry Scoop Crafts...

4. My Favorite Thing Gift

Instructions to make a special, boxed gift for someone using a mirror and a shoe box - Find more Shoe Box Crafts...

5. Cardboard Roll Puppets

Instructions to make home-made puppets from cardboard toilet paper roll - Find more Cardboard Tube Crafts...

6. Apple Magnet

Use a frozen juice can lod and a few other supplies to make this fun apple-shaped magnet complete with a worm - Find more Frozen Juice Can Lid Crafts...

7. Light Bulb Snowman

Use these free directions and pattern to create a snowman Christmas tree ornament using an old light bulb - Find more Light Bulb Crafts...

8. Mini Gift Box

Cynthia submitted these instructions for making a fun gift box from an egg carton - Find more Egg Carton Crafts...

9. Ladybug Treasure Holder

Find out how you can make a ladybug using a tuna can and a few other supplies - Find more Tin Cans Crafts...

10. Check Box Camera

Instructions to make a pretend camera using a check box, toilet tissue roll, and a few other supplies - Find more Household Box Crafts...

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