Looking for some fun summer activities you can do with your family and friends this summer? Whether you’re entertaining restless kids, hosting an arts and crafts night for friends, or you just want to get creative on your own, try out one of our favorite top ten ideas for sustainable DIY projects this summer.
10 Sustainable DIY Projects for Summer:
- Recycled Seed Paper
Give old scrap paper new life by turning it into sheets of homemade paper embedded with flower or herb seeds. The paper gives greeting cards, wrapping paper, and notes a special touch.
- Rain Barrel
Using a rain barrel to water plants in the summer can save hundreds of gallons of water. However, store bought rain barrels can be pricey—so why not make your own? Check out this tutorial and add making a rain barrel to your sustainable DIY project list this summer.
- Food Scrap Garden
Do you have a green thumb? Turn celery, garlic, and onion scraps into your very own food scrap vegetable garden! This is one way to help reduce food waste—and save money on fresh produce!
- Compost Bin
For all those food scraps you can’t turn into a garden, try making your own DIY compost bin. Not only does composting reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, it creates a nutrient-rich fertilizer—perfect for your new food scrap garden!
- All Natural Tie dye
Give old clothes new life this summer with all natural tie dye. Add make homemade dyes to your list of easy and inexpensive sustainable DIY projects by using fruits, vegetables, and spices you probably already have around the house!
- Bird House
Recycle an old coffee can and scrap wood into a beautiful, inexpensive birdhouse. After it’s assembled, you can get artistic by staining or painting the wood with your own designs, or just enjoy its natural beauty!
- Natural Bug Spray
Not a fan of the harsh smell of traditional bug sprays? Try making your own bug spray at home by using an essential oil blend that’s a safe and effective alternative to store-bought insect repellent. It’s also gentle on your family’s skin!
- Grow Sprouts
Sprouts are the perfect addition to any summer salad or sandwich. Take your fresh summer meals to the next level by growing your own sprouts! With just a mason jar, cheesecloth, and a handful of seeds, you can grow your very own delicious and nutritious sprouts.
- Mason Jar Olive Oil Candle
Light up your summer nights with mason jar olive oil lanterns. These lanterns can be decorated with sliced citrus or fresh cut flowers for an added touch of elegance.
- Canning Veggies from the Garden
Take advantage and extend the life of summer produce by canning your fruits and veggies. You’ll be able to enjoy the taste of farm-fresh produce all winter long. Cool Tip: ask about bulk prices at your local farmers market to save a few extra dollars!
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