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35 Ways to Recycle Old CDs ...

35 Ways to Recycle Old CDs ...
By Neecey • Feb 15, 2021 • MD

The digital revolution hasn't quite yet killed off the CD. No matter how great it is to instantly download tunes, there's nothing quite like the art of an album sleeve, being able to read all the info and of course, having the lyrics so you can sing along. If however, you have digitalized everything, you might have a pile of old CDs and no know what to do with them. Enter me, stage left, with a few ideas.

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6. Recycled CD Bracelet

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Amazing things happen when you microwave CDs and the material is great for making jewelry.

10. Flower Planters

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Make the in any color you like.

12. Animal Sculpture

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I don't expect any of you will want to try this but I had to share. This was created by Australian artist Sean Avery. Stunning isn't it?

14. Roofing

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An ingenious way to use old CDs for sheds or dog houses. Does anyone else think these look like dragon scales??

15. Suncatcher

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So simple - keep the kids busy for a wee while.

18. DIY Greenhouse Made from CD Cases

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If you're recycling CDs, what to do with all the cases? Why make a greenhouse of course! Obvious - right?

21. Clock

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Made from a vinyl LP (if you're not old enough to remember these, ask your mom about them ^_^) and CDs.

22. Organizer

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Make a hanging wall organizer with old CDs and some scraps of fabric. Very neat and practical way to recycle and reuse.

24. Recycled CD Mosaic Flower Pot

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I guess once you know how to do CD mosaic you can use it on anything you're inspired by.

26. Organizational Tip

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Might as well give you an for how to use blank CD cases while I'm here. Store cables in CD spindles.

27. Twine Container

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Upcycle a CD Container to Store Twine : another great idea for reusing old things! Just a thought, you could use it for ribbon storage too.

30. CD Clock

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Two lots of recycling in on project - old magazines and an old CD.

33. CD Tealight Holder

ViaMake a CD Tealight Holder
The color comes from painting the CD before baking it and shaping it.

34. Bracelet

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Can you believe this is made from recycled CDs? I'm really quite impressed by this stuff.

35. Room Divider

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Nice! Just a case of painting CDs and stringing them together.

I’m precious about my CDs and won’t be getting rid of them! I still have all my vinyl records. What do you normally do with old CDs?

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  • Wishing4June

    2015-01-24T01:41:19.634Z

    How do you make your own post
  • Olivia

    2015-01-24T01:02:28.937Z

    Some things were a little strange - but over all, really cool article!!!
  • Ana-Leah

    2015-01-24T10:12:33.014Z

    Wow! Very nice! Creativity at its best!
  • GraceZ

    2015-01-24T06:15:05.340Z

    I would of never thought of these things!
  • Isabella

    2015-01-24T13:56:48.448Z

    Love the suncatcher and spinner ideas, I'm studying childcare atm and will definitely add these to my ideas folder!
  • Diane

    2015-01-25T02:09:51.283Z

    These idea R great !! Will b making a few of these !! The animal sculpture is great , n would love to c how they r done no matter how complicated !! Just some really really great ideas
  • Triana

    2015-01-28T13:05:03.116Z

    So cool!
  • Dianna

    2015-01-25T05:22:57.922Z

    Cool idea
  • Melody

    2015-01-24T06:45:46.526Z

    Very cool ideas here! Thx for all of the great pics! :-)
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