Do-It-Yourself Projects

Our team of Design Junkies have created an impressive array of DIY projects to make with your unwanted packaging. They’ve also scoured the web to find inspiring and engaging projects to complement their own creations.

Looking to put your waste to good use and start your own upcycling projects? Your favorite TerraCycle Design Junkies are here to show you how you can reuse your materials right at home. We’ve created simple step-by-step instructions along with fun video tutorials to walk you through these easy projects. Pick your favorite and get ready to give your garbage another go!

Want more do-it-yourself upcycling projects? Check out TerraCycle's new book, Make Garbage Great, which is loaded with more than 20 projects and a variety of lifestyle tips for improving our environmental impact. If that's not enough DIY for you, nearly 100 additional projects can be found in ReMake It!, written by our very own Chief Design Junkie, Tiffany Threadgould.

Please feel free to feature any of these projects on your blog or publication, just add the credited link to www.terracycle.com.

Accessories

You can look eco-chic by upcycling your trash into these one-of-a-kind accessories.

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The Naked Grape Earrings
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Chocolate Wrapper Barrette
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Pen Cap Bracelet
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Icon for Coffee Capsule Bracelet
Coffee Capsule Bracelet
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Icon for Malt-O-Meal Woven Bracelet
Malt-O-Meal Woven Bracelet
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Cosmetic Tube Earrings
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DIY Bags and Wallets

Show off your eco-style with these unique, upcycled bags and wallets that you can make yourself.

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Capri Sun Tiny Tote
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Single Drink Pouch Wallet
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Wine Box Tiny Tote
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Icon for Malt-O-Meal Wrapper Wallet
Malt-O-Meal Wrapper Wallet
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Malt-O-Meal Gift Bag
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Food Pouch Pencil Case
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DIY Collection Materials

Design creative, eco-friendly collection materials for you make the collection process at your location even more environmentally-friendly.

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Designer Collection Bin
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Upcycled Collection Box
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DIY Home and Garden Projects

Decorate your home and garden with these unique DIY projects. From an herb garden to a toothbrush holder, it's easy and fun to make your household eco-friendly.

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Wellness DIY Dog Cape
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Icon for Malt-O-Meal Origami Flower Bouquet
Malt-O-Meal Origami Flower Bouquet
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Malt-O-Meal Pinwheel
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Icon for Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Instrument
Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Instrument
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Icon for Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Tiny Boat
Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Tiny Boat
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Icon for Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Plant Pot
Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Plant Pot
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Icon for Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Placemat
Ella's Kitchen Tiny Taste Bud Adventures: DIY Placemat
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Icon for The Naked Grape Coasters
The Naked Grape Coasters
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Icon for The Naked Grape Cork Monogram
The Naked Grape Cork Monogram
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Icon for The Naked Grape Fridge Poetry Magnets
The Naked Grape Fridge Poetry Magnets
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Icon for The Naked Grape Wine Stopper
The Naked Grape Wine Stopper
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Icon for The Naked Grape Picture Frame
The Naked Grape Picture Frame
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Pallet Table
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Icon for Woven Napkin Ring
Woven Napkin Ring
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Collapsible Bowl
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Icon for Baby Food Pouch Bib
Baby Food Pouch Bib
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Icon for Coffee Cup Sleeve
Coffee Cup Sleeve
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Icon for Pen Lamp Shade
Pen Lamp Shade
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Icon for Glue Bottle Hydroponic Garden by Ashlyn Howell
Glue Bottle Hydroponic Garden by Ashlyn Howell
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Shampoo Bottle Chandelier
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Icon for Wine Box Place Card Holder
Wine Box Place Card Holder
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Icon for Wine Box Wine Charms
Wine Box Wine Charms
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Icon for Wine Cork Name Card Holder
Wine Cork Name Card Holder
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Icon for Toothpaste Tube Toothbrush Holder
Toothpaste Tube Toothbrush Holder
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Upcycled Table Soccer
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GoGo squeeZ Football
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Bottle Bowling
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DIY Office Projects

Decorate your office with unique DIY projects. Check back often for inspiring projects from our team of designers.

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Toothpaste Tube Accessories Holder
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Shampoo Bottle Desk Organizer
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DIY Seasonal Projects

Celebrate the seasons with these festive DIY projects. Decorate your gifts or create holiday-themed projects to share with your friends and family.

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Malt-O-Meal Holiday Ornament
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Icon for Capri Sun Halloween Mask
Capri Sun Halloween Mask
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Icon for Toothpaste Tube Holiday Light Strand
Toothpaste Tube Holiday Light Strand
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Icon for Toothpaste Tube Gift Box
Toothpaste Tube Gift Box
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Icon for Toothpaste Tube Holiday Ornament
Toothpaste Tube Holiday Ornament
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Icon for Drink Pouch Ornament
Drink Pouch Ornament
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Fancy Gift Bow
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Easy Gift Bow
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