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How Scratch Papers Makes Us Rich?

Making money out of waste papers, while helping the solid waste management program.

Do you believe that u can be one of the richest people in the world by giving more value and recycle those used papers, old notebooks, old magazines, old news papers and even those grocery receipt or bus tickets? Aside from helping the country's solid waste problem you too can earn.

If it sounds possible to you, well, this article will lead you to a million, just read and enjoy.

How to start:

  • Simply if you are in office, put a scratch paper container near your desk, save it until you can gather enough papers for recycling.
  • If you're at school, gather all used papers or old notes.
  • If you're at home try to gather all the old notes, grocery receipt or any old receipt, old magazines, and old news papers.
  • If you travel often keep your ticket until this enough for recycling.

What to do with those papers?

  1. Paper Mache

    Using paper Mache to make crafts items like ornaments, figurines and other shapes is very economical and also eco-friendly. This is because it uses waste paper in the form of old newspapers, stationery, gift wrapping or any other kind of left-over paper. Just put enough scratch papers into basin with water let them dissolve for a minutes, then smash the papers until it become smooth, add some powder paste {zoy} or any white glue that will work on wet things, add some salt so that it will not mold. After that form it into different look to serve as decoration. Then let it dry. After drying, you may now paint it into the color of your choice. Then use that at home or sell directly.
  2. Paper Lantern

    Paper lanterns emit a lovely, soft glow that can really add an ambiance to a room. Typically seen around December as we celebrate Christmas for this serves as a star that guides the three kings to visit the newly born baby Jesus, lanterns also have become a popular light fixture. Let your home bask in their glow with this simple project and earned. Fold a piece of paper lengthwise and make a sharp crease. Use scissors to cut along the folded edge, starting and stopping about an inch away from the edges. Make as many cuts as you like, but be sure to make them evenly.

    Roll the lantern together, gluing the 1-inch edges together. Hold them in place with two paper clips until the project dries. Measure a length of a ribbon or fishing line and glue it to the top of the lantern so it can be hung. Measure the diameter of your lantern and cut out a matching piece of thin cardboard. Allow the project to dry again. Place a small tap light with batteries on the cardboard base and turn it on. If you would prefer to use a candle for lighting, consider making a few more lanterns to hang around your home, adding a little international flavor to your decor.
  3. Paper Frame

    Feature your favorite person in this unique recycled newsprint frame. Paper is coiled around broom bristle, joined with thread and glue, and then starched for durability. Coasters will stand up to heat and moisture that comes with average use.
  4. Paper Vase

    They are made of recycled paper, so each one is unique, and they have a removable aluminum center that is waterproof. Although at first glance its surface may look like wood grain, this unique vase is actually constructed entirely out of recycled newspaper and aluminum. The paper is carefully die cut and bound like a book into groovy shapes based on modern primitive sculptural pieces. Everyone will delight in touching its soft surface and realizing that it is made of paper.
  5. Paper Curtain

    Old magazine are the best for this, cut it into small pieces or at your desired size and then roll it or fold it into desired formation then use thread that may blend the dominant color of the papers used. Do as long as you want and as many as you can. Add more design for best result.

To appreciate the importance of recycling, it is necessary to understand about dealing our garbage especially papers. It is very easy to throw things away, without thinking particularly when one is busy. But by taking a few minutes to change certain wasteful habits you can save more amount of papers and of course money. These are all only examples if you're much creative, you can do all the styles, color and more beautiful designs in your desire. So why not collect that garbage and be rich?

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Comments (3)
#1 by annie, Apr 23, 2008
this is not new to me but maybe this tym i will try these.. thnx
#2 by sherryl, Apr 23, 2008
yea your'e right dude! waste can make money if you just be creative..
#3 by erah, Apr 23, 2008
i want to earned money but im not creative like you.. maybe ill just practise these.. thnx
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