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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SMCVT chapter.

Much of the time when I am looking into ways to make my life more sustainable, I come across amazing DIYs but never have time to do them!  A great way to keep yourself busy while everyone is home staying safe is to take on some of these easy, sustainable DIYs that can get you closer to your zero waste goal!

 

  1. Make a produce T-shirt bag:  This is super easy and you can make one out of any old shirt that you or someone in your family may have laying around.

Tshirt Bag | DIY recycling idea useful for reusable shopping bags

 

  1. Reusable makeup remover pads: All you need to make these are some old wash clothes or towels and a needle a thread!  

Reusable Cotton Pads – Zero Waste DIY Tutorial

 

  1. Stretchy hair ties out of old tights: This one is super cool and creative!  Who knew that there was a great use for ripped tights.

DIY Stretchy Hair Ties Made Out of Tights.

 

  1. The Unsponge: A great swap for the traditional sponge, easy to make, washable, and sustainable!

How To Make Unsponges – Zero Waste Dish Scrubbers

 

  1. Make an adorable notebook out of scrap paper: I absolutely love this idea because it is a wonderful way to use paper that would normally be thrown out or recycled, and it makes a perfect gift for a friend, or notebook to keep in your purse! 

Make a Notebook from Scrap Paper

 

I hope you enjoyed this list!

 

Environmental warrior and aspiring Congress woman! Here to spread positivity and hit the world with realness. Always.
Jewelry maker and business owner at Homegrown Jewelry VT. Business Administration Major with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and an Economics Minor.