All kinds of programs, not just PLIX or maker programs, can be remixed by finding ways to work with less stuff and/or more sustainable stuff. Play around with any options that work for you!
Choose projects that use recyclable/compostable stuff; be thoughtful about the kind of waste you create. instead of slime, a kind of plastic, make oobleck or bio-slime (using psyllium husks), which are biodegradable.
The happiest kind of “trash” is compost! The next happiest is recyclables!
Here is a list of inexpensive, compostable ingredients for programming:
- chia seeds & flax seeds
- cornstarch
- psyllium husks
- flour
- egg whites
- coffee grounds
- wheat paste
- natural flavors and aromas for extra sensory power
Also think about reducing the number of stuffs you use in your crafts. Do you need six kinds of glitter? Will two do? Ten kinds of beads? Small plastics are particularly hazardous to marine animals.
BONUS: Make it people-focused by talking to your peers and patrons about your creative reuse, ways you’ve diverted stuff from waste streams, buying less single-use stuff, etc. Go ahead and book a local recycling expert to provide a refresher. No more wishcycling!