Creative recycling of empty pasta boxes: 5 interesting projects to consider taking on
Creative recycling of waste is a practice that will save you money and help the planet.
Pasta packaging, in particular, can easily be transformed from "trash into treasure" using some simple DIY and creative recycling projects: boxes for shipping used clothes, organizers and containers but also decorations - all of these are example of what pasta packaging can be turned into. Below, we list 5 interesting recycling projects you might consider doing:
1. Shipping of used clothes
The buying and selling of used clothes (and many other objects) is a popular trend these days. However, when selling used clothes, it's not always easy to find boxes that are the right size for shipping the goods. Here, empty pasta boxes can help out.
Carefully fold your clothes and simply pop them into your pasta box, attach the shipping labels and post!
2. Pen holder
Transform your empty pasta box into a practical pen holder by simply cutting it to size and painting it. You can adapt your box holders according to your specific needs, combining multiple packages together if necessary, in order to provide multiple compartments. A spaghetti box, on the other hand, can easily be transformed into a practical and robust pen/pencil carrier.
3. Points of light
Create graceful and original lighting fittings for your living room, study or children's room; this simple, creative recycling project can also be easily done by children and will also allow you to create lovely, personalized gifts. Choose pasta boxes that have a plastic window (or cut them out yourself). Decorate the boxes however you like and place a string of small, battery-operated lights inside the boxes to complete the project.
4. Puppet monsters
Turn your pasta boxes into cute, fun monster puppets: your children will have fun helping you make these by using colored sheets, cardboard, fabrics and other recycled materials to create their "monsters". Let your imagination run wild creating characters the kids can use in their puppetry games.
5. Handbags
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What about turning empty pasta boxes into handbags? Just cut the boxes to shape to create wonderful and practical handbags that you can take out with you when you go shopping. There are various projects that you can try, simply by gluing different pieces together (or even weaving strips of cardboard you've cut out).
What other creative projects can you think of for your empty pasta boxes?
