Daily Freebie - Printable Guide for Upcycling Common Items that are Thrown Out

I'm always asking myself: Can I save this from the trash? More often than not, the answer is yes. With a little creativity, everyday items destined for the bin can be repurposed or upcycled into something surprisingly useful. Case in point—today I used an empty egg carton to organize and separate my jewelry findings. Those little rounded sections are perfect for keeping tiny pieces sorted.

Egg cartons are surprisingly versatile. Here are a few other clever uses:

-Plastic egg cartons make excellent paint palettes—non-absorbent and easy to clean.

-Parents, take note! Got a restless kid at home? Hand them a jar of buttons and challenge them to sort by color or size using an egg carton. Instant DIY activity.

Download this printable guide and slap it on your fridge. I dare you to come up with your own creative ideas. We only get one Earth so lets do what we can to preserve it.