Ice222 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm doing a project for my class in which we're meant to find was to reuse common waste materials/objects to create an design. Examples are things like using recycled ski poles to make a fence. I'm on a hunt for materials that fit this criteria, as the original materials I gathered were things that I had low quantities of eg. cassette tapes, useless CDs etc. I'm looking ideas/sources for more accessible materials, as the project requires that I'd have to make my design for assessment. I don't need a huge quantity, but just something I could fairly easily/inexpensively get more of, eg. Ski poles would not be appropriate. I'm all ears if you can think of any other visually interesting trash, or know of great locations to find funky rubbish for a minimal price or free. I'll be going on a hunt for this kind of stuff in the next 2 days. Otherwise if you happen to be located in Central Auckland and have some neat trash that you would like to get rid of, feel free to PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 see if theres a waste exchange in your area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I think there is one in Onehunga which is not far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 saw these funky bowls teh other day made out of old lps and cds heated and pressed into a mould or stuff made out of tin cans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I've always wanted to try making stuff out of old glass bottles. Crush them up, make bricks, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Pikes Point transfer station is where our rubbish goes I think, those guys are pretty helpful if you ring first. There is also a cardboard box outside one of my neighbour's front door that they don't seem to want to pick up that you can have if it's still there next week hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Pikes Point transfer station is where our rubbish goes I think, those guys are pretty helpful if you ring first. There is also a cardboard box outside one of my neighbour's front door that they don't seem to want to pick up that you can have if it's still there next week hahahaha Wooh! A FORT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 haha there could be a tramp living in there by now it's been so long.... proactive neighbours I have :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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