Ideas for repurposing

Reuse newspaper & magazines

Collage creations 

Dive into the world of art with newspaper and magazine collages. Create stunning visuals or tell a story with your clippings – the only limit is your imagination!

Shoe box storage

Decorate your shoe boxes and use them to store items around the house - from cotton reels to stationery.

Children's kitchens, spaceships and more

Repurpose large cardboard boxes into children's make believe kitchens, shops, or even space ships - a great and cost effective way to entertain little ones and make the most of the cardboard in your home. 

Toilet paper roll seed starters 

Cut toilet paper rolls into small sections, fill with soil, and plant seeds to start seedlings.

Cardboard egg carton planters

Cut out individual cups from egg cartons, fill with soil, and use for planting small herbs or flowers.

Newspaper gift wrap

Use old newspapers as eco-friendly wrapping paper, adding a touch of creativity with stamps or doodles.

Cereal box bookmarks 

Cut cereal boxes into strips, decorate with markers or stickers, and use as sturdy bookmarks.

Milk carton bird feeder 

Cut a hole in a washed milk carton, fill with birdseed, and hang from a tree to attract birds.

Paper towel roll cable organiser

Use paper towel rolls to keep cables and cords neatly organized by wrapping them inside.

Junk mail notepads

Cut blank sections from junk mail, staple together, and use as small notepads for shopping lists or notes.

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