10 Funky Ways to Reuse Old Magazines

by Mary Mazzoni

Empty out those magazine racks! Here are 10 crafty ways to reuse old magazines, newspaper and junk mail.

Use those old magazines to create a fun paper tree just in time for the holidays. Photo: Lilly/Just Like Martha

1. Decoupage accessories

If you or the kids have a pair of shoes, a backpack or even a T-Shirt that looks a little plain, why not spunk it up a bit using old magazine pages? This step-by-step tutorial from FaveCrafts.com teaches you how to use your magazines to decoupage accessories and clothing in a snap. That's right, decoupage isn't just for furniture anymore! Pick out the photos and pattern you like best, and you'll be left with a fun accessory that's perfect for the young or young-at-heart.

2. Paper Christmas tree

Add a touch of recycled fun to your holiday decor with a Christmas tree made from recycled magazines. And the best part is - no tools required. The tree shape is formed simply by folding each page diagonally and bending the finished product into a cone shape, as described in this tutorial from craft maven and Just Like Martha blogger Lilly. Paint your tree with nontoxic paint if desired, or leave it alone for a rustic look.

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Recycling Facts II

Recycling Facts

Up to 60% of the rubbish that ends up in the dustbin could be recycled.
The unreleased energy contained in the average dustbin each year could power a television for 5,000 hours.
On average, 16% of the money you spend on a product pays for the packaging, which ultimately ends up as rubbish.
As much as 50% of waste in the average dustbin could be composted.
Up to 80% of a vehicle can be recycled.
9 out of 10 people would recycle more if it were made easier.

Recycling Metal

1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours.
Aluminium cans can be recycled and ready to use in just 6 weeks.

Recycling Glass

1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
Glass is 100% recyclable and can be used again and again.
Glass that is thrown away and ends up in landfills will never decompose.

Recycling Paper

70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.
Recycled paper produces 73% less air pollution than if it was made from raw materials.
It takes 24 trees to make 1 ton of newspaper.

Recycling Plastic

1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.
Most families throw away about 40kg of plastic per year, which could otherwise be recycled.
Plastic can take up to 500 years to decompose.


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Paper that can be Recycled

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