top of page

This site was designed with the

website builder. Create your website today.Start Now

TRASH TO TREASURE

aldricca02@sunyjcc.edu

(585)-596-9982

WELCOME TO
TRASH TO TREASURE

Read More

MEET THE BLOGGER

Home: TeamMember

COURTNEY ALDRICH

Courtney is an honors student at Jamestown Community College, and active within the campus community. She is striving to better educate others about sustainable living, and using up-cycling as a stepping stone.

GETTING STARTED

THE ROOTS

Sea Turtle

Trash to Treasure is a honors project with the mission to educate individuals on sustainable living utilizing upcycling as a creative stepping stone. Re-purposing and giving trash a second chance by turning it into useful household items.

Home: Inner_about

Recent Posts

The Phoenix Project

The Phoenix Project

The Phoenix Project

Case Study: Dairy Waste Upcycling

Case Study: Dairy Waste Upcycling

Case Study: Dairy Waste Upcycling

Going Green with Upcycling: Breaking it Down

Archive

Tags

Phone Stand

Phone Stand

Phone Stand

Materials Needed: Toilet Paper Roll Thumb Tacks Paint Scissors or Knife Step 1 Apply one coat of paint on to the roll. Step 2 Allow paint...

Case Study: Upcycling and PET

Case Study: Upcycling and PET

Case Study: Upcycling and PET

Recycling programs are gaining traction in popularity however the average PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle used by consumers will...

Handy Organizer

Handy Organizer

Handy Organizer

Materials Needed: Takeout Cup Holder or Glass Bottle Holder Modge Podge Card Stock/ Wrapping Paper/ Etc. Paint Scissors Step 1 Apply a...

Plastic Bottle Animal Planters

Plastic Bottle Animal Planters

Plastic Bottle Animal Planters

Materials Needed: Plastic Bottles Sharpies Scissors Paint Paint Brushes Water Paper Towels Plant of your choice Step 1 Take off the...

Toilet Paper Roll Phone Holder

Toilet Paper Roll Phone Holder

Toilet Paper Roll Phone Holder

Materials Needed: Toilet Paper Rolls Paint Paint Brush Sharpies Scissors Water Paper Towel Step 1 Draw the desired shape that you would...

Benefits of Upcycling

Benefits of Upcycling

Benefits of Upcycling

Upcycling is the latest trend behind sustainable breakthroughs that has taken the industry by storm and is set to be the new face of...

Self-Watering Planter

Self-Watering Planter

Self-Watering Planter

Materials Needed: Plastic Bottles Scissors or Knife Plant Soil Water Decorations (Optional) Step 1 Take the wrapper of the bottle, and...

Facts and Statistics

Facts and Statistics

Facts and Statistics

T-Shirts: For every pound of clothing collected it translates into significant environmental benefits. Approximately 100 million pounds...

Mason Jar Storage

Mason Jar Storage

Mason Jar Storage

Materials Needed: Mason Jars Acrylic paint Paint Brushes Paint Water Paper towels Step 1 Remove the lid from the jar, it will separate...

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

“The act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and new function. In doing so, the finished product often...

Home: Blog

Home: GetSubscribers_Widget

Wind Turbines

CONTACT

525 Falconer St.
Hillside Suites North 304
Jamestown, NY, 14701

aldricca02@sunyjcc.edu

(585)-596-9982

Home: Contact

Home: GetSubscribers_Widget

bottom of page