Do It Yourself Projects

Our team of Design Junkies have created an impressive array of DIY projects to make with your unwanted packaging. They’ve also scoured the web to find inspiring and engaging projects to complement their own creations.

Looking to put your waste to good use and start your own upcycling projects? Your favorite TerraCycle Design Junkies are here to show you how you can reuse your materials right at home. We’ve created simple step-by-step instructions along with fun video tutorials to walk you through these easy projects. Pick your favorite and get ready to give your garbage another go!

Want more do-it-yourself upcycling projects? Check out TerraCycle's new book, Make Garbage Great, which is loaded with more than 20 projects and a variety of lifestyle tips for improving our environmental impact. If that's not enough DIY for you, nearly 100 additional projects can be found in ReMake It!, written by our very own Chief Design Junkie, Tiffany Threadgould.

Please feel free to feature any of these projects on your blog or publication, just add the credited link to www.terracycle.co.nz

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Pen Cap Bracelet
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Food Pouch Pencil Case
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Malt-O-Meal Pinwheel
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Lollie Wrapper Barette
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Silver Wallet
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Plastic Bottle Chandelier
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GLAD® 

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GLAD® Mini Tote
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GLAD® Finger Puppet
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GLAD® Pom Pom Light
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GLAD® Tic-tac-toe
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GLAD® Food Bag Wallet
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ORAL CARE

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Colgate Toothpaste Tube Coin Pouch
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Toothpaste Tube Holiday Light Strand
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Colgate Toothpaste Tube Holiday Ornament
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Colgate Toothpaste Tube Holiday Ornament 2
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Upcycled Toothbrush Holder
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Colgate Accessories Holder
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