If you're planning to reuse old cardboard boxes and looking for a creative way to recycle, this post is for you which gives you an overview of seven creative tips.
If you think of possibilities that are endless - you can make anything from storage containers to furniture or even a kid's playhouse! All it takes is your time and imagination to get started.
So if you need some inspiration, scroll down for seven great projects using old cardboard boxes.
1. Storage System
Reuse old cardboard boxes by stacking them on top of each other with lids that fit snugly inside one another's openings (or use large pieces of tape).
You might required to label each of the compartments so they will be easy for you to identify later on time when needed. This eco-friendly cardboard storage system is greatly useful and cost-effective option for you to store seasonal clothing since you can stack them neatly in your closet.
2. Cat Condo
Do you have a furry friend in your life? If so, here's an awesome project to make for them! You will require several old used cardboard boxes that are large enough to be used as a scratching post. Make sure that you have the right measurements and that are tall enough for your cat’s to fit in. Mark and cut the boxes into strips, then attach them together at the edges, you’ll have a nice cat condo ready to be used.
3. Food Cart
Yes, you can make it, the entire food cart from used old cardboard boxes. You will require some large, smaller ones to be placed under the main counters, flat boxes that will act like countertops, and a bunch of small boxes that will be used as storage.
You may need to use packaging tape instead of regular masking tape to make sure it is safe and securely constructed.
4. Aquarium
No limits, you can of course make an aquarium out of cardboard. You can easily recycle your old cardboard boxes by transforming them into an awesome home for your fish. Just cut out a large opening of the box and cover it with transparent clear tape and then add soil, sand, and plants to the aquarium setup, and look you just crafted your very own habitat aquarium!
5. Sofa
This would be a great idea because you can customize it based on your taste and creativity. You will need many large, flat boxes in order to make this cardboard sofa. Also, you can decorate them and paint them in any way want based on your desire before attaching the boxes altogether. It might be very important and mandatory to cut notches in the corners out of some of the pieces, so they fit at their designated angles without loose.
6. Desk
With its great sturdiness, you can effortlessly make an eco-friendly desk at home. Just take several pieces of cardboard boxes, cut into different segments, and stack them together to form the desk's base surface. Make sure of these pieces that should be large enough for your monitor or laptop computer. What is missing, a drawer? You can add that too.
7. Playhouse
Be smart and make your own playhouse for your children that will create a great impression on your kids. Also, this would be your kid's DIY project for school. You can do this with the help of your kids or you can help them make one out of these cardboard boxes which is effortless and eco-friendly. All you'll need is a few to several large flat pieces of cardboard boxes and some smaller pieces. Paint and decorate the outer side to get the desired look that your kids would love.
Your imagination and creativity are the only limits to recycling and making use of old used cardboard boxes. If you know way to recycle used cardboard? We’d love to hear and share your DIY project ideas.
