Because getting rid of clutter shouldn’t cost the Earth…
Getting rid of clutter and having a clear out is a great way to revamp your life. But Global Cool hate the thought of things ending up in a landfill. Especially when there are so many amazing upcycling ideas kicking around.
It’s time to be a winner, not a binner and really thing about what you’re throwing away. We think old things deserve a bit of love so why not try out one of these fab recycling ideas and make a new treasure out of old trash
If you want to know how to do any of them just head on over to our Faceboook page for the ‘How To’ instructions. You can even give us a like while you’re over there if you fancy it…
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- Rake Tool Holder
Rake Tool Holder
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- Glitter Shoes
Glitter Shoes
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- Toilet Roll Bird Feeder
Toilet Roll Bird Feeder
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- Milk Carton Watering Can
Milk Carton Watering Can
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- Tennis Ball Chair
Tennis Ball Chair
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- Glitter Bottles
Glitter Bottles
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- Teapot Planters
Teapot Planters
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- Painted Plant Pots
Painted Plant Pots
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- Door Knob Tie Backs
Door Knob Tie Backs
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- Teapot Planter and Jean Dog Bed
Teapot Planter and Jean Dog Bed
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- Jeans Dog Bed
Jeans Dog Bed
Here comes the science bit…
GC articles show you one of four ways (the one in bold) to live greener…
/ Be a winner (not a binner) /
/ Turn up the style (not the heat) /
/ Love the trend (not the spend) /
/ Do it in public (not the car/plane) /
Pic: Facebook
Turn teapots into planters and give your dog a new bed with an old pair of jeans http://t.co/RBVgQR6x #recyclingiscool
“@Global_Cool: Turn teapots into planters and give your dog a new bed with an old pair of jeans http://t.co/ps83WJpb ..”
Love the teapots!!
I’ve given up my Facebook page because I really can’t get along with the new layout. I kept up with you email because I assumed that I’d have the same access to information, but today I read that the instructions for recycling and upcycling makes are only available on your facebook page. Would you explain the reason for this, pleas?
Hi Caroline,
This article is actually just an image gallery of everything we post on Facebook to do with recycling/upcycling. When the images are posted on Facebook we upload instructions with them but the image gallery on the site doesn’t have the functionality to upload links with images.
If it’s helpful going forward we can list beneath the image gallery on these articles how to do each one? And if there’s any you need help with from previous articles give me a shout and I’ll send you the details
Really hope this help,
Emily x
thanks Emily, that would be great. i’m sure people who enjoy the pictures would like to have the option of seeing how to as well. of the pictures currently in the gallery i’m most interested in the bird feeder, the glittery bottles and heels and the plant pots on pallets.
No worries!
Righto here’s the bird feeder instructions: http://moffattgirls.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/toiletpaper-roll-bird-feeders.html
The glittery bottles: http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/glittered-izze-bottles
Revamp your heels: http://wobisobi.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/project-re-style-47-glitter-heel-fix.html
And this is how to mount re-painted plant pots onto most surfaces: http://www.hangapot.com/
Let me know if you need help with any others
Brilliant! Thank you so much!
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i cannot locate the directions for the teapot planters
on your fb page….where else are the directions?
Hello,
This is where we got the image/idea from… basically drill a small hole just above the teapot handle on the side. Thread some wire through that hole and through the spout and hang over your railing. Does that help?
http://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/terrific-ways-to-repurpose-teapots-and-tea-cups/6/
