DIYer shares photo after making clever new creation from Amazon box: 'So epic'

Do-it-yourself projects are great outlets for creativity, and they can actually make your life better.

One person's DIY organizer on the subreddit r/Upcycling was not only a helpful way of reusing what could be trash, but it also had a pretty cool design that fellow crafters were obsessed with.

The Reddit post showed a cardboard box maneuvered to look like a miniature dumpster, and it was used to hold various tools and other items.

"Made from shipping box cardboard, and a few labels for decoration. Superglue seems to work well on cardboard," the user captioned the post.

The amount of waste in the world is alarming, but plenty of individuals and companies are taking matters into their own hands. Some businesses offer money in exchange for your old goods that might have ended up in the trash instead. 

Plus, plenty of others online are sharing upcycling hacks like the dumpster organizer. Upcycling old items is a great way to reduce waste and add items you need to your life for free. A popular approach to upcycling is reusing old containers and packaging, much like the OP. Plenty of the things you toss out — pickle jars, soap bottles, and spice containers — can be given new lives. 

On top of adding cute, customizable items to your home and life, you'll be keeping said items out of the landfill. It's a win-win.

If you're looking for more ways to reduce waste, you can participate or educate yourself on zero-waste movements, and look to people who lead them for advice on things to cut out or avoid in your life. Another waste-reducing addition to your life includes skipping out on fast fashion and trying thrift shopping instead.

Commenters on the DIY miniature dumpster organizer shared in their awe of the nifty craft.

"Love it, [it] is so epic," one user said.

Which of these factors would most effectively motivate you to recycle old clothes and electronics? Giving me money back 💰 Letting me trade for new stuff 👕 Making it as easy as possible ⚡ Keeping my stuff out of landfills 🗑️ Click your choice to see results and speak your mind.

Another person added, "Very cool, thanks for sharing."

Someone else recommended amping up the dumpster-realness, saying, "Tag it with some tiny graffiti!"

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