Category Archives: Upcycle

Have You Taken a Farm Tour Lately?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Susan

Tweet I think that Sean Zigmund and Cheyenne Miller are audacious. They have a few acres in upstate NY and they call it a farm. And you know what? It is a farm. These young people know how to work … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Homesteading, Food, Inspiration, Places to Visit, Upcycle | Tagged CSA, farm tour, Farming/Homesteading, recycling, upcycling | 3 Comments

Glass Etching

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Susan

TweetI enjoy taking something that no longer has use and making it into “something else”. Old glass bottles, a little acid etching cream, and that “something else” can end up attractive. Here’s how I do it: Cut a design out … Continue reading →

Posted in Don't Throw it Away, Upcycle | Tagged crafts, DIY, etching, glass, recycle | 17 Comments

Christmas Ornaments From Aluminum Cans

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Susan

Tweet One of my favorite Christmas traditions is making ornaments for friends and family. This year, I wanted to make the ornaments from something I had recycled. I thought that aluminum cans would be fun to use, but we do not … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Don't Throw it Away, Upcycle | Tagged aluminum cans, angel, Christmas, crafts, ornaments, recycle, snowflake, upcycle | 9 Comments

Reusable Shopping Bag From Plastic Grocery Bags

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Susan

TweetI take reusable bags with me when I shop, so why does that pile of plastic bags behind my kitchen trash continue to grow? I’m convinced that they are like rabbits and breed incessantly. I am my mother’s daughter when … Continue reading →

Posted in Don't Throw it Away, Upcycle | Tagged DIY, plastic, plastic bags, projects, recycle, shopping, shopping bag, upcycle | 9 Comments

Seed Starting Pots From Newspaper

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Susan

TweetI’ve begun to gather supplies I will need to start seeds for my garden. Mike was busy yesterday hanging plant lights while I made little pots from newspaper. I have some plastic starting trays, but not quite enough for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Don't Throw it Away, Gardening, How to, Upcycle | Tagged gardening, newspaper, newspaper recycling, pots, recycle, recycling, seed starting, seeds, upcycle | 71 Comments

Reusable Sandwich Bag

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Susan

TweetIn an email I received from www.essentialeating.com today, Janie Quinn mentioned a reusable sandwich bag available from www.reusies.com. I thought these were a fantastic idea, although a little pricey. I wondered how I could make my own using items I … Continue reading →