reuse - A Shiny Day

12 Jan

Notebooks from 100% reusable materials

15/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
DIY, elections, notebook, office, paper, reuse, reuse, δημιουργίες, φτιάξτο μόνος σου
Leave a comment

A crucial part in trying to reduce our ecological footprint is reusing. Meaning that, when it comes to an objects we no longer need to find ways to reuse it. Thus, the environment is saved from one piece of garbage and recycling machines (if this item is recyclable) save a lot of energy. Eco-living : What do we do with paper? In my quest to live a greener life, my commitment and my dedication make me experiment a lot. Lately, in fact, I have been experimenting with paper. I've been looking for ways to reuse paper, that is useless in its...

08 Jan

CRAFTS, DECOR, UPCYCLE

Flower vase made from a plastic water bottle

08/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
DIY, reuse, upcycle, zero waste, διακόσμηση, δωρο, λουλούδια
Leave a comment

I was thinking : Do you know what can transform from a single-use petrochemical product to a gorgeous decorative flower vase?The plastic water bottle that we used for 10 minutes and are already trying to throw out! Greece takes last place in the European Waste Recycling rankings. Since the know-how and infrastructure are missing from the equation, it doesn't matter how much effort citizens put into recycling. Which is very upsetting, if you ask me. I hope that this is only temporary and in a few years we will be able to recycle, knowing that what we throw...

08 Jan

CRAFTS, ECOLOGY, HOLIDAYS, SEWING, UPCYCLE

How to reuse a plastic bag : Felt ornaments

21/01/2021
Posted by Alexandra Diona
bag, felt, filling, ornament, ornament, plastic, repurpose, reuse
Leave a comment

In this article, you will find two brilliant ideas that when combined, create the perfect construction! An easy Christmas ornament A clever way to reuse a plastic bag and avoid environmental pollution The backstory : I came up with this idea a long time ago. In my attempt to get rid of every single-use plastic item and all the plastic bags that have already been in the house longer than I have. But the thing was that I didn’t want to use them or throw them away, so this idea came to me: I could squeeze them into every creation possible,...