YouTuber Nastazsa Is Showing Us How to Celebrate Earth Day in Style With 3 Sweet DIYs

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Earth Day is right around the corner and while we firmly believe that we should live our best, sustainable lives 365 days a year, April 22 is all about giving Mother Nature some extra love. There are many ways to celebrate, of course — you could plant a new tree in your backyard or donate to your favorite eco-friendly cause — but we're partial to diving head-first into a really awesome craft. Not only is it a great way to flex your DIY muscles, but you can also wind up with new things that will inspire sustainability long after Earth Day.

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That's where Nastazsa comes in. As YouTube's resident Queen of DIY, she has over 600,000 subscribers and dozens of videos breaking down game-changing hacks. And, in honor of the occasion, she's sharing some of her favorite sustainable projects with us. Whether upcycling products we already own, creating a reusable alternative that we can use over and over again, or using nontoxic materials, the three projects below will ensure that our Earth Day is off to a stylish, sustainable start.

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Project 1: Hanging Planter Thrift Flip

Want to add some greenery to your place? Make your own planter. Not only is it a master class in upcycling, but it's also a great foray into becoming a plant parent.

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Things You'll Need

  • Wicker spice rack (thrifted)

  • Assortment of succulents

  • Macramé cord

  • Glue gun with hot glue

  • Scissors

Step 1

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Cut the macramé cord. We'll let you decide how long or short you want it to be.

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Step 2

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Add macramé cord to your spice rack. Go ahead, place some cord wherever you'd like.

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Step 3

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Secure your cord with some hot glue. Trust us, it'll keep your planter looking picture-perfect.

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Step 4

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Start planting your succulents! Depending on the size of your spice rack, Nastazsa recommends planting between six to 12 succulents.

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Project 2: Dryer Sheets

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We cringe just thinking about how many disposable dryer sheets we've used this year alone. Here's an eco-friendly alternative for static-free laundry.

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Things You'll Need

Step 1

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Pour 1/2-cup vinegar into a measuring cup.

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Step 2

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Add 10 drops of essential oil to the vinegar. Psst ... Nastazsa prefers musky scents like cedar wood and sandalwood.

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Step 3

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Cut the microfiber cloth into small pieces. Aim for each mini-cloth to be 6 inches by 3 inches.

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Step 4

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Fold the cut microfiber cloths into the Mason jar.

Step 5

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Pour the vinegar mixture into the Mason jar, too.

Step 6

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Let the concoction sit for 24 hours, and voilà ... your new dryer sheets will be ready!

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Project 3: Multi-Surface Cleaning Spray

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There are plenty of eco-friendly cleaning sprays at the supermarket, but why not make your own? You'll cut costs on your grocery bill, plus whip up a delicious scent. Here's how:

Things You'll Need

  • 16 ounces vinegar

  • Measuring cup

  • Lemon juice

  • Essential oils

  • 16-ounce spray bottle

Step 1

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Measure and pour 16 ounces of vinegar.

Step 2

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Mix in some lemon juice — Nastazsa recommends pouring enough so you don't smell the vinegar.

Step 3

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Add about eight to 10 drops of essential oils into the mixture. For this project, Nastazsa loves refreshing scents like spruce and eucalyptus.

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Step 4

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Pour the vinegar mixture into a spray bottle.

Step 5

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Get to sprayin'!

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