If you recycle, then you're already doing your part to create a cleaner environment. Since the concept of upcycling has become popular, people are taking seemingly useless items, such as empty plastic bottles and tin cans, and turning them into brand new products with a brand new purpose. So, why not take your recycling efforts a step further by transforming your recyclables into something beneficial to you?

Canned food is a common household product that most of us would find in our pantries if we went to check now, particularly if you're a prepper. And as a prepper, canned items are appealing because they have a long shelf life and are relatively inexpensive. The only downside is that you need to remind yourself to check expiration dates and consume the food prior to it going bad. Otherwise, it just becomes a waste of money. It turns out that because of upcycling and DIY projects, the empty tin cans you have after eating your stockpile can be easily transformed into useable products.

Continue on to view DIY projects that reuse tin cans!

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