Upcycling is for the birds!
BY ANDREA KOEHLE JONES, EcoParent Magazine, 08 APRIL, 2025
A milk carton is more than just a container for milk—especially for the birds! It’s surprising how many end up in landfills, but with a bit of resourcefulness and creativity, kids can turn them into something amazing in just minutes.
Time spent outdoors sparks a child’s creativity, nurtures their imagination, and provides a natural boost to their well-being that indoor environments simply can’t match. Making outdoor crafts with your kids, like creating bird feeders from recycled milk cartons, is a fun, hands-on way to inspire creativity and a deeper appreciation for the world around them. This can be achieved by:
- Teaching the importance of recycling and upcycling materials to reduce waste.
- Fostering creativity by encouraging kids to use their imaginations and problem-solving and design skills to help others—in this case birds.
- Encouraging environmental responsibility by teaching children to care for nature and develop curiosity and compassion for birds and their ecosystems.