There’s an old saying, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure

There’s an old saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” the etymology of which has been lost to time. The meaning is not literal but, typically, a commentary on how there is no judging for taste — what one person may think is worthless may be cherished by another.

Every day, we discard tonnes of objects, as they become surplus to our requirements. But in doing so, we are sending these items on a new journey – one we rarely get a glimpse of. Did the original owner of these items ever envisage their new life ? Life is full of surprises.

These awesome craft ideas use “junk” that’s been recycled. This old tire , wood pallet or suitcase could have been thrown in a dumpster… but instead, some pretty brilliant people online found ways to re-use their old trash. Recycling isn’t so difficult when you have clever ideas like this.

Don’t let that rubber be burned or become trash.

Repurposed wood pallet made into replica American Flag,

Don’t pitch that old suitcase!

Trash to Treasure was created to assist with finding environmentally preferred solutions to everyday unwanted household objects. In the guide, you will find alternatives to buying brand new, mail-in recycling programs, and an A-Z guide of resources where you can repair, donate (reuse), or recycle your materials.