Reuse recycled or found materials to create “new” handcrafted pieces.Transform vinyl records, magazines, newspaper, scraps of material into house wares, wearable creations and more. Do your part to create a crafty “green” world.

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2. Repurposing items to turn trash into treasure: - Game pieces become jewellery charms - Neck ties become belts, purses or skirts - Wine corks become bulletin boards, place card holders, pin cushions - Colourful candy wrappers become framed art - Carpeting becomes a handbag - T-shirts become woven rugs A little inspiration...

8. Canada’s Use of Aluminum Save Your Pop-Tabs for Wheelchairs Did you know it takes 1,000 aluminum pop tabs to equal one pound? March of Dimes gets 60¢ for every pound. Last year they collected about 2,200,000 pop tabs, and earned $1,320. After Ministry of Health Funding, the approximate cost of a basic manual wheelchair is $700 and an electric wheelchair is $2,500. The Pop Tab Fund is part of March of Dimes Assistive Devices Program. Pop tabs only are accepted; no other metal should be included, as it will reduce the price their organization will receive. tonnes Excessive demand for Aluminum production leads to excessive waste.