How to Reuse Card at Home

Packaging – Turn your old cardboard packaging into almost anything you could imagine. Have a look for some cardboard upcycling ideas here.

Why not have a go at making your own junk orchestra!

Cereal or food boxes – Why not turn old cereal boxes into gift tags, bookmarks or even a pencil case! You could even turn old milk or juice cartons into a new purse or wallet.

Toilet roll holders – Try turning your old toilet rolls into plant pots, they are also perfect for small pets such as hamsters and gerbils, have a look at this video.

How to Reuse Card at School

Packaging – Keep your card packaging for your next art lesson and turn your old cardboard packaging into almost anything you could imagine. Or use if for your next class display. Have a look for some cardboard upcycling ideas here.

Why not have a go at making your own junk orchestra!

Composting –  If your school does or is looking to compost, you can use cardboard as an insulator or a valuable ‘brown’. Find out more about composting here.

Toilet roll holders – You could try to use old toilet roll holders as bird feeders just by using peanut butter, seeds and string.