Cool Upcycling Projects to Try in 2020
185 Upcycling Ideas That Will Turn Your Trash Into Treasures

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If you're the kind of person who hates throwing anything away, we are right there with you. 2020 is a year where sustainability should be at the front of mind, which means there's no better time to turn your unwanted items into gorgeous DIY projects. From reusing old wine corks to creating beautiful table-settings to transforming mason jars into rustic chandeliers, these ideas ensure that nothing goes to waste. After all, one person's trash is another's treasure, right? Read ahead to get inspired by these DIY ideas for ordinary household objects now.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Emily Co
1 Wine Bottle Pendant Light

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2 Mason Jar Cup
3 Oxidized Copper Planters

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4 Recycled Cardboard Pendant Lights

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5 Book Page Cake Toppers

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6 Map Tile Coasters

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7 Mason Jar Planters
8 Tissue Paper Rosettes
9 Plastic Knit Bags
10 Map Frame

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11 Map Wall Art

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12 Wine Bottle Wind Chime
13 Spray-Painted Plastic Containers

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14 Cork Hot Pads

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15 Map Gift Tag or Bookmark

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16 Mason Jar Chandelier

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17 Hanging Planter

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18 Book Paper Flowers
19 Map Lamp
20 Wine Bottle Tiki Torch
21 Denim Earrings
22 Rope Vase
23 Terrarium Necklace

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24 Paint Chip Wall
25 Denim Wreaths
26 Wine Bottle Hanging Vases

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27 Vintage Breakfast Tray
28 Reborn Plates
29 Almond Milk Vases
30 Mason Jar Flower Vase
31 Mason Jar Terrarium
32 Greeting Card Magnets

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33 Floating Candle Jars

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34 Bug-Repellant Orange Candles

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35 Paper Chandelier
36 Cookie-Cutter Candles

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37 Straw Lampshade
38 Book Page Wreath
39 Denim Bunting Banners

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40 Bamboo Skewer Scent Diffuser

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41 Metal Grate Memo Board

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42 Denim Bracelets
43 Sweater Wine Cozy

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44 Succulent Egg Planters

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45 DIY Telephone Bookends

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46 Glass Jar Night Light

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47 Book Page Garlands
48 Desk Organizer
49 Wine Bottle Candle Topper
50 Towel Travel Kit

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51 Bottle Lamp
52 Paint Chip Star Mobile

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53 Paper Bag Basket

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54 Paper Bag Wreath

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55 Cork Planters

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56 Paper Bag Banner

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57 Book Page Table Runner

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58 Denim Baskets

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59 Coffee Grounds Candle

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60 Newspaper Bouquet

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61 Mason Jar Organizer
62 Mason Jar Candle Holders

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63 Book Page Greeting Card

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64 Paper Origami Stars
65 Upcycled Vases

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66 Cork Stamps
67 Bottle Cap Candles

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68 Pom-Pom Hat

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69 Upcycled Watering Jug
70 Sundress
71 Mason Jar Shakers

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72 Map Garland

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73 Plastic Bottle Planter

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74 Cork Ornaments
75 Plastic Bag Earrings

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76 Mini Map Cards

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77 Creative Confetti
78 Cork Place-Card Holder

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79 Sweater Pillow

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80 Paint Chip Bookmark
81 Soup Can Container

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82 Wrapping Paper Clock

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83 Homemade Pet Toys
84 Easter Egg Cartons

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85 Map Confetti

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86 Mason Jar Pen Holders

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87 Cardboard Lanterns
88 Bottle Cap Planters

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89 Wine Bottle Centerpiece

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90 Denim Wine Carrier

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91 Book Page Wedding Paper Cones

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92 Button Bracelet

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93 Paint Chip Chandelier
94 Denim Laptop Sleeves

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95 Paint Chip Garland
96 Denim Rugs

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97 Mason Jar Cakes
98 Paint Chip Calendar

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99 Old Teacup Candles

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100 Scented Sweater Satchel

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101 Denim Wallet
102 Map Journal

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103 Rice Candle Holders

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104 Denim Coasters

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105 Paint Chip Matching Game
106 Cork Coaster

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107 T-Shirt Scarf

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108 T-Shirt Produce Bag

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109 Paint Chip Notebooks

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110 Mason Jar Lunch Box

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111 Denim Cup Corset

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112 Newspaper Jewelry

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113 Book Page Candle Holders

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114 Paint Chip Earrings

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115 Homemade Earrings
116 Butterfly Mason Jar Lamp

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117 Jewelry Earring Frame Organizer

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118 Rug Storage Basket

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119 Cheese Grater Earring Stand
120 Paint Chip Escort Cards

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121 Book Ereader Covers

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122 Flower Push Pins

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123 DIY Beverage Stand
124 Mason Jar Makeup Holders
125 Pill Bottle Quarter Holder

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126 Pop-Up Cleaning Wipes

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127 Mesh Bag Pot Scrubbers

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128 Denim Ottoman
129 Single-Use Travel Packets

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130 T-Shirt Headbands
131 Map Jewelry
132 Cuff Spoon Bracelet

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133 Denim Statement Necklaces
134 Busy Board
135 Gold Glass Jar Organizers

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136 Plastic Bag Wreath
137 Safety Pin Bracelet

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138 Soap Dispenser
139 Plastic Bag Basket
140 Magazine Garland

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141 Wooden Spoon Garden Markers
142 Milk Container Watering Pot
143 Book Page Tags

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144 Rope-Covered Can

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145 T-Shirt and Towel Produce Bags

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146 Construction Paper Gift Box
147 Wine Bottle Nightlight
148 Plastic Spoon Chrysanthemum Mirror
149 Lemon-Rind Soaps

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150 Book Furniture

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151 Cork Napkin Holder

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152 T-Shirt Rug
153 Plastic Bag Pot Scrubbers

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154 Twine Napkin Holders
155 Plastic Bottle Wallet

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156 Favor Boxes

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157 T-Shirt Yarn

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158 Denim Bib
159 Hidden Piggy Bank Books

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160 Plastic Bag Doormat
161 Fabric Bangles

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162 Spoon Racks

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163 Denim Pillows

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164 DIY Mint-Tin Candle

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165 Rose-Petal Bath Salts

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166 Coffee-Filter Roses

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167 Glitter Clothespin Magnets

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168 Denim Bookmarks

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169 Cork Jewelry Holder
170 Gilded Honey Bears

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171 Calendar Envelopes

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172 Magazine Cut-Out Notebook Covers
173 Scarf Camera Strap

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174 Bottle Charging Station

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175 Coffee-Filter Flowers

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176 Office-Supplies Gift Wrap

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177 Spoon Candle Holder

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178 Wineglass Dioramas

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179 Book Page Rings

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180 Book Page Earrings
181 Cinnamon Candle

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182 Coffee-Filter Bowl

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183 Tie Phone Case

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184 Plastic Pom-Poms

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185 Book Art
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