Altoid tins are not only full of refreshing candies, but they are also extremely useful after you’ve consumed all of the Altoids. The magnetic properties of the tin make it easy to upcycle and reuse. So, before you throw your Altoid tin away, here are three ways you can recycle it:
1. Travel Size Tic-Tac-Toe
You can make a travel size tic-tac-toe game to bring on long car rides with this quick DIY project. Here’s what you’ll need: Supplies:
First, use the paper to decorate your tin box. You can trace the tin onto the paper first to make sure you’re cutting it to size. Then use the scissors to cut out the paper and the glue to hold it in place.
Use a different piece of colorful paper to create the tic-tac-toe grid. You’ll need to cut out four strips of paper to create the grid. Glue the strips to the inside of the lid of the Altoids tin.
Now, you’re ready to play!
The magnetic pins represent the Xs and Os. Use five pins of one color as Xs and five pins of another color as Os. Because the pins are magnetic, you won’t lose the pieces while traveling.
2. Get Organized
Altoid tins make great containers for organizing your desk at work or cleaning up clutter at home. With a really strong magnet, you can secure the tin to a magnetic surface like your refrigerator and fill it with recipe cards. Or you can use it to store paper clips and other office supplies at work. If you put a small magnet in the tin, you don’t have to worry about losing metal office supplies like paperclips or tacks.
3. Geocaching
You can also use Altoid tins if you’re interested in modern day treasure hunting or geocaching. Geocaching is a game played internationally by a large community of people who either hide or search for hidden treasures. Because Altoid tins are magnetic, you can use neodymium magnets to secure an Altoid tin filled with your treasure in a creative place. What else can you create with rare-earth magnets and an Altoid tin? Share your ideas with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest!Image by Courtney Rhodes
