Green Diva Mizar is on a roll . . . no, literally . . . 

GD Mizar and I sat earlier this week to plan the show and when we got to her DIY segment, I ran out to the recycling and gathered up all the toilet paper and paper towels cardboard rolls I’ve been hoarding. I had wanted to do a GD crafty project with them to make a holiday thing, but the moment passed and there they sat, much to my husband’s continuing horror. I knew I could count on Mizar to figure out what to do with them, so here you have it  . . . 

Who knew? When you Google, “number of toilet paper rolls in US”, you get about 3.5 million results. One credible source, USA Today, stated that there are 17 billion toilet paper tubes produced annually in the USA and account for 160 million pounds of trash.

So, what can we do with all these toilet paper rolls (and paper towel rolls too)? When I did my next Google search, “uses for toilet paper rolls”, I got 4.25 million results . . .

Here are two of our favorites:

Toilet Paper Rolls for Gift Wrapping

Mom always said, “good things come in small packages.” As that is generally the case, then these adorable toilet paper roll gift boxes have just enough room for the perfect little gift! These little darlings are great for party favors.

What you’ll need:

Toilet Paper Rolls
Ribbon, Fabric Scraps
Glue 

What to do:

1. Fold one half of each end of the tube down toward the center, closing off each end

2. Wrap any type of fun fabric or colorful ribbon around the middle of the tube

3. Tape down ends, glue ribbon if necessary

4. Use your imagination . . . 

Toilet Paper Rolls as Seedling Pots

The calendar says winter, but for all of us in the northeast, it is time to start daydreaming and planning our gardens and time to start seedlings. Never buy another plastic seed tray or peat pot again! Start saving those toilet paper and paper towel rolls and you will have a great supply of EASY plantable seed pots.

What You’ll Need:

Toilet Paper Rolls
Potting Soil
Seeds
Tray (for little seedling pots)

What to do:

Use one toilet paper roll or cut a paper towel roll into 3 equal sections

Cut 4 evenly spaced slits about 1.5 – 2 inches long into one end

Fold the 4 tabs you’ve created down, like you would fold a cardboard box, tucking the last tab under the first to keep it closed

Fill each pot with dirt

Drop the seeds in as directed

Label each tube

Water and place in a tray to catch the water (I use old plates or one of those takeout/leftover containers)