Upcycling toilet paper rolls is an easy way to cut waste and add a personal touch to your home. These simple tubes can be turned into many useful and decorative items with just a few basic supplies.
Use rolls to organize cords and cables: tuck each cord into its own roll and label them so they don’t tangle or get damaged. It’s a cheap, handy alternative to buying special organizers and makes finding the right charger quick and painless.
For kids’ crafts, rolls are perfect. With paint, glitter, and imagination they become animals, rockets, or small instruments. These projects are inexpensive, boost fine motor skills, spark creativity, and teach recycling in a fun way.
Turn a roll into a bird feeder by spreading peanut butter on it, rolling it in birdseed, and hanging it outside. It attracts local birds—especially useful in colder months—and is a great activity to do with children.
Make festive decorations by cutting rolls into pieces to create stars, angels, or mini wreaths. Decorate with paint, ribbon, or glitter for personalized ornaments that double as gifts or keepsakes.
Start seeds in cardboard rolls by cutting them in half (or into smaller pots), standing them upright in a tray, filling with soil, and planting seeds. When ready, plant the whole roll in the ground—the cardboard will decompose and feed the soil. It’s a biodegradable alternative to plastic pots, ideal for herbs and small plants.
Create an advent calendar by decorating and numbering rolls, then filling each with small treats or notes. Arrange them on a wall or in a box for a customizable, family-friendly countdown.
Build a simple pencil holder by grouping and stacking several rolls to form a sturdy container for pens and markers. Decorate with paint, fabric, or washi tape for a practical, eco-friendly desk organizer.
