Anyone who works with print understands how the paper can pile up. And here at the Northwest Asian Weekly and the Seattle Chinese Post, it definitely piles up. Although we are adamant about recycling, it’s fun to be creative and think about how you can use that paper instead of just immediately tossing it into the green bin. It can be used as gift wrap, lovely vases, collages, even fashion. Here are some fun and beautiful options. Hopefully that piece of paper can inspire you to create something after you read it. (end)]
A contemporary artist uses ledger paper from 1847 due to lack of paper on Indian reservations. (Artist unknown) (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)
Newspaper as gift wrap. (Rosita Chan) (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)
Newspaper candle holder. (Bettie Luke) (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)
Calendar paper creates an impressive vase. (Steven Lee) (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)
Recycling fashion show. (Photo by George Liu/NWAW)