Few things are more thrilling than ripping open a Christmas present, but the shiny wrapping paper that gets thrown away afterward usually goes straight to the landfill. North Carolinian costume designer Olivia Mears, known on social media as avantgeek, has come up with a brilliant way to reuse

Sometimes brilliance is hiding under a simple solution. In an attempt to reduce waste and give back to families in need, elementary schools in Orange County, Florida, have started a straightforward yet genius lunch program, and it’s working wonders. It’s called a ‘share table,’ and at it, students

I’ve been working with old rusty tools for a couple of years now and love giving these discarded items a new life. I use a plasma torch and hand cut custom designs into old tools. Some items will have other parts welded on as well. Most of my work involves saws, but I also work with shovels, rakes,

I made a matching purse from 2,000+ Starburst wrappers and new heels with 200+ wrappers per shoe to match this dress made of 10,000+ Starburst wrappers. Both fully functional. Glad to finally be “wrapping” up this project! More info: Facebook I used every single wrapper from this jar plus some from

Flip flops are pure summer fun, but they’re also a major water pollutant, and the Philippines are notorious for discarding vast amounts of them into the ocean. One Filipino street vendor is combating the problem and supporting his family at the same time by turning the dozens of worn-out flip flops