5 Fun, Eco-Friendly DIY Projects You Can Easily Do at Home
Why bother with eco-friendly DIY?
It can be depressing to listen to the news. The oceans are polluted; the polar bears are dying; climate change is impacting harvests. How can you, as an individual, leave the house one day and solve these huge issues, one at a time, when our worldwide governments are failing to?
It's important to remember that we can all make a difference in our own way. You alone cannot change the world. But make no mistake: your habits can make have a positive influence.
This week, let's explore some of the best DIY sustainable projects that we have come across...
#1 Reusable Paper Towels
You can get through a great number of paper towels in a day, so why not make them reusable? We got this idea from A Beautiful Mess, who tells you how to make your own. It's a clever eco-friendly DIY challenge.
#2 Make do and Mend
There is a Japanese practice of putting back together broken pottery pieces with gold. It's called Kintsugi, and highlights that embracing imperfections can create stronger, more beautiful pieces of art.
You could do something similar at home by embroidering or patching up old clothes, like Flora Collingwood-Norris in this article.
#3 Upcycled Planters from Household Items
Instead of tossing out old jars, cans, or plastic bottles, why not give them a new life as charming planters? Take an old tin can, glass jar, or plastic bottle, clean it, paint it, and punch drainage holes if required.
#4 Homemade Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Does this count as an eco-friendly DIY project? We think so, and we swear by this one.
Commercial cleaning products often contain harsh chemicals, on top of the plastic wasted in their containers. Instead, you may find an even better clean by mixing equal parts vinegar and water in the spray bottle. You can then add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance.
#5 Compost Bin for Kitchen Scraps
Did your nan do this, or was it just mine?
Either way, it seems like a good time to bring it back!
All you need to turn your kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden is a large bin, food scraps (vegetable peels, coffee grounds) and dry leaves. Layer your food scraps with dry leaves in the bin and stir regularly, then use the finished compost to enrich your garden soil.
Final Thoughts
These home eco-friendly DIY projects not only help to save the environment, they can save you money.
Our personal favourites are visibly mending clothes, and using an a homemade multi-purpose cleaner. What about you?
If you do try any of them, email us a photo - we'd love to see your creations!
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