Trash Fashions

I have to admit- this blog of trash fashions is more exciting than my recycling blog. Check it out:
Trash fashions

Creative Alternatives to Self-help Devices

Check out this article by Phyllis Ehrlich, MS, OTR/L for inexpensive occupational therapy ideas: Creative Alternatives to Self-help Devices

Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The Recycling Occupational Therapist
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Laundry Clothes Pin Bag

My son inherited the recycling gene and came up with this clothes pin bag after noticing the old one falling apart.


Very clever if I don't say so myself!


Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The Recycling Occupational Therapist
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Recycled Magazine Bowl Art Project

Here is an attractive paper craft using magazines. It is made by folding and wrapping layers. Author, Lila Kall recommends this craft for children in grades 4-8.

Recycled Magazine Bowl Art Project

Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The Recycling Occupational Therapist
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How to Re-use Plastic Containers

Some nice tips on reusing plastic containers:
How to Re-use Plastic containers

Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The Recycling Occupational Therapist
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Clutch Bag KNit out of trash bags

Here is an example of craftsmanship. I am enjoying some simple knitting projects using trash bags, but check out this site for what the pros are making.

Recycled Plastic 'K' Clutch


Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The Recycling Occupational Therapist
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Fish from Recycled Bottle

Check out this project by Jennifer Claerr:

Craft Project: Make a Fish from a Recycled Bottle

I like how this fish is made by cutting this shape out of a dish soap bottle . Read how at BrightHub


Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The Recycling Occupational Therapist
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