Recycle empty tissue boxes with these 7 creative projects
Boxes of tissues are "fixtures" in most homes, especially in winter when colds and flu are commonplace or in spring when allergies are triggered. And once used up, empty tissue boxes typically get tossed into paper recycling garbage cans.
But have you ever wondered if these empty boxes could be recycled in some creative way? Well, the answer is a definite "yes", and we explore this opportunity in this article.
By reusing empty tissue boxes you will be able to save money and help out the environment by producing less waste.
Check out the 7 tissue box recycling projects detailed below:
1. Keychain and mail organizer
Empty tissue boxes are perfect for creating practical organizers for storing mail and keys/key rings, which you can place at the entryway to your home. All you need to do is cover your tissue box with adhesive, decorative paper or paint it with acrylic paints. You can also strengthen it by covering it with newspaper and vinyl glue or with plaster. You can also attach a metal plate to the front of the box to make it suitable for use with magnets. Insert hooks in the bottom to hang up all your bunches of keys.
2. Garbage bag container
Keeping rubbish bags or shopping bags neat and tidy might seem to be an impossible task, but you can use tissue boxes to solve this problem easily. Simply insert your bags into an empty tissue box to create a practical dispenser that will help keep your drawers and cabinets clutter-free.
3. Bathroom organizer
Who doesn't need an extra organizer or two for their bathroom? You can make one easily by reusing a tissue box. Simply cut the top obliquely, folding the box to form a container with 2 compartments. Glue and reinforce the box, then cover with water-proof, adhesive wallpaper. Your DIY organizer is now ready for the bathroom!
4. Desk organizer
You can even keep your desk tidy by using tissue boxes. Use the same techniques described above to create a desk organizer with compartments of different heights for all your stationery products.
5. Storage boxes
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Cover a tissue box with fabric and cord or string to make a pretty decorative box which can be used to made of rope or hold small towels or toilet paper rolls in the bathroom; or use it in the living room to store remote controls, video game consoles and other accessories you want to keep close to hand.
6. Drawer dividers
If you want to ensure that your drawers are kept tidy, tissue boxes can be a great help. Remove the tops and simply place them inside your drawers. These can then serve as dividers they will help you keep your underwear, jewellery, make-up products and/or stationery in order.
7. Toys for toddlers
Finally, you can make a fun educational games and toys for your younger children simply by using a box of tissues and some plastic bottle caps. And using tissue boxes, you can make many other toys for the kids: doll houses, small theaters, furniture for Barbie's house and much more.
Which of these projects will try out at home?