Our homes are filled with plastic things, and this tendency has become a cause for concern for many people since it can take up to 1,000 years for plastic to decompose. 5-Minute Crafts is constantly looking for new ways to reuse bottles, drinking straws, and other plastic objects and hopes that these tricks will help save some things from ending up in a landfill.

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DIY Spoon Lamp, made from plastic spoons and bottle became the winner in "Ecology and Design" nomination of the «FutureNow» magazine in 2010. Spoon Lamp is a successful experiment of using materials, complex for processing and recycling, as well as an excellent example of how to turn ordinary items into design object. Easy DIY Project! Read More Here... http://www.futurenow.su/en/view_article/152/

Take a look at these incredible sculptures of plants and animals by Czech artist Veronika Richterová.

Made by Tad Lauritzen Wright and found on Junkculture

Repurpose water bottles to make an adorable flower craft for spring, summer, Mother's Day, Earth Day, or any day with the kids!