Ever since I started my new craft, embroidery, it's made me think how I could be more sustainable in getting rid of my items I no longer can use or don't want. If you have ideas or affordable options for everyone to use, please don't hesitate to leave your voice in the grounds below! None of my links are affiliate or commission.
As a stitcher, we run through needles like crazy and we try to find the best ways to get rid of them; tossing them in plastic or glass jars to hopefully recycle them that way but they just end up in landfills and recycling creates injury risks for sorting teams. The best way to handle sharps is to purchase a mail-back medical sharps container. Med Sharps is one of the many ways you. As of June 2026, one jar does cost $60 but you can hold onto your needle in a big sealable jar until your able to buy one or find a more affordable option!
Scrap fabric is a hard one to deal with, as many others has mentioned before, you can cut them up into tiny scraps to use as stuffing or use them as patchwork. As for our clothing we can't fit anymore, you don't have to throw them away or push onto a thrift to handle. You can cut those fabrics into squares to fit your hoop using a light or midweight interface for support.
If you find a cool graphic tee at a thrift store or have one just sitting in your closet, there are so many ways to give it a second life:
- Patch it up: Embroider a fun design on a scrap piece of fabric, then sew that right over the original shirt graphic.
- Stitch directly on it: You can embroider straight onto the shirt design itself. It can be a little tricky depending on the heat transfer vinyl (HTV), but it saves your extra fabric for other projects.
If you need some pattern inspiration to get started, check out what I have to offer here.
When it comes to drawing supplies: pens, printer cartridges, acrylic paint or watercolor markers, watercolor inks, etc. If you have a local Staples Store near you, you can bring them to the store and recycle them for free. Look for the designated green recycling drop-off bins, usually at the front of the store or at the customer service desk. As for the acrylic ink jar, use the free TerraCycle Liquitex and Winsor & Newton Program.
This is all I have for now that's on my mind for being creatively sustainable artist. I will update if I find more options and again, if you have more options, please leave them below!
Thanks for reading,
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