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3) Paper
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Paper explores what paper is, where it comes from, how it?s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
4) Metal
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Metal explores what metal is, where it comes from, how it?s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
5) Plastic
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Plastic explores what plastic is, where it comes from, how it?s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
6) Plastic
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Text and photographs show what happens to plastic items when you throw them in the trash, and then looks at the alternative things that the reader could make with them instead of throwing the plastic away.
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"When you live at the edge of the no-go desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe Mum is using it, maybe not), a bent bucket seat, and bashed tin-can handles. The end result is a spectacular bike, perfect for going bumpetty bump over the sand hills, past your fed-up mum, and right through your mud-for-walls home."--Back cover....
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This title features fascinating facts about polar bears and their habitat, accompanied by lots of beautiful close-up photos and vibrant illustrations. Since the book is made entirely from recycled materials and it features a cartoon strip on each page, the connection is made between recycling and the enviornment and fun reading.
11) I am not a cereal box: the recycling project book : 10 exciting things to make with cereal boxes!
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Provides craft ideas made from recycled cereal boxes including a robot, a guitar, and a castle.
12) Recycling Crafts
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Using step-by-step instructions, readers will reuse paper towel tubes, plastic bottles, and other recyclables found around the house to make bracelets, pencil cases, and colorful decorations.
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The area of recycling and upcycling is a rich and growing source of innovative design in the fashion and accessories industries. In a fast-fashion world of throw-away clothing, it is the ultimate expression of the slow-fashion movement, with each piece individually conceived and crafted from scratch, using different materials each time. ReFashioned features 46 international designers who work with recycled materials and discarded garments, reinvigorating...
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Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernise a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux...
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"Readers will help cut down on waste through reduction and reuse. Inside features several eco-friendly projects including furoshiki wraps (reusable no-sew bags), reusable fabric versions, including "paper towels," produce bags, snack bags, and more"--Provided by publisher.
19) My must-have mom
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"When Jake's mom upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is... him!" -- Back cover.