Recycling is not only earth-friendly, it's budget-friendly too, so there's no better kids' craft material than recyclables!

Empty soda bottles can become tiny terrariums, old magazines can be turned into paper mache, and egg cartons can transform into crawling critters.
When looking to inspire your kids' creativity, search no further than your recycling bin. Glass, plastic, and cardboard are all incredibly versatile crafting supplies with an infinite number of uses. While you could just let your little ones loose with a stack of old magazines, a little direction could prove helpful (at least to get started). Continue reading for a set of crafting ideas that are both kid-friendly and make great use of otherwise tossed materials in this book!