TheGreenGuide

Unlock the potential of household waste for a greener future!


E-wastes

#1. Keyboard Key Magnets



How much waste do you need?
  1. Old keyboard
  2. small magnets
  3. Hot Glue
These are the things you should do:
  1. Remove keys from an old keyboard
  2. attach magnets to the back of keys using hot glue
  3. These magnets can hold notes or pictures on your fridge.



#2. Motherboard Wall Clock



How much waste do you need?
  1. Old motherboard
  2. clock mechanism kit.
These are the things you should do:
  1. Remove the components from the motherboard, cut it to a desired shape
  2. ttach a clock mechanism kit to create a stylish wall clock.



#3.CD/DVD Wind Chimes



How much waste do you need?
  1. Old CDs/DVDs
  2. string
  3. Beads
These are the things you should do:
  1. Cut CDs/DVDs into smaller pieces, drill holes in them
  2. Thread them onto string
  3. adding beads between each piece.
  4. Hang the string to create a beautiful wind chime.



#4.Cassette Tape Pencil Holder



How much waste do you need?
  1. Old cassette tapes
  2. hot glue.
These are the things you should do:
  1. Open cassette tapes and remove the spools
  2. Glue the tape cases together to create a pencil holder.




#5.Metal Bottle Cap Coasters:



How much waste do you need?
  1. Metal bottle caps
  2. epoxy resin.
These are the things you should do:
  1. Arrange cleaned bottle caps in a coaster-sized pattern,
  2. pour epoxy resin over them
  3. and let it cure to create sturdy coasters.




#6.Tin Can Chimes


Use boring old tin cans to add music to your home.
How much waste do you need?

  1. Tin cans with lids for 3 or more
  2. Nail and hammer
  3. Washers: One for every tin
  4. Wool string
  5. Paintbrushes and paints
  6. Glitter
These are the things you should do:
  1. You can paint the cans with different colors or add glitter to them.
  2. After they are dry, use the nail and hammer to make holes at the bottom of each can.
  3. String a long length of wool through the holes. Attach the washers to the string at the end.
  4. String a long length of wool through the holes. Attach the washers to the string at the end.
  5. The cans should be hung so that they don’t hit or overlap each other when the wind blows. Ta-da, you have a brand new wind chime. Or should we say Tin chime?



#7.Tin Can Lanterns Ideas


Make a lantern from an old soda can or bean for the holiday season. This project will require your assistance.
How much waste do you need?

  1. Tin can
  2. Nail and Hammer
  3. Wire
  4. Pliers
  5. Lights
  6. Paint
These are the things you should do:
  1. Let the can dry after cleaning it.
  2. Put the can in the freezer and fill it with water. Take the can out of the freezer. Then, poke two holes on each side.
  3. ttach the wire to the holes with a handle Use hammers and nails to make various holes around the can. You can make a pattern or go wild with your holes.
  4. Use vibrant, fun colors to paint the outside and inside of the cans.
  5. To make lanterns out of them, put fairy lights and tea light candles into them once they are dry