Through the years I have done 100's of trash to treasure projects with my students.  This year Earth Day actually falls on a school day so I'm QUICKLY going to try to gather up the supplies for the following 3 projects.  

Milk Jug Window Art Tutorial:  Created by:  Ms. Nirode

Cut out and Keep:  Here are the instructions with some pictures:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/milk-jug-window-art

I have chosen 3 trash to treasure projects for Earth Day.  Some classes only meet for 41 minutes so we will get done what we can get done.  : )

Finger Weaving with T-shirts:

Written Directions with Pics:

http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/03/v-and-co-how-to-jersey-knit-bracelet.html

Video Tutorial:

http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/03/v-and-co-video-how-to-jersey-fabric.html

Milk Jug Window Decor:  (I have sports teams, butterflies, etc. to trace)

http://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/milk-jug-decorative-window-crafts/