Family craft time! Don’t toss that egg carton when you’ve eaten those eggs. You can turn it into a friendly caterpillar. Egg cartons are a unique shape that lends itself to making all sorts of things.

Cut the top off an egg carton and recycle or save for anotheruse. Cut the bottom part of the carton down the middle into two evenrows. Paint each “caterpillar” whatever colors you choose and letdry.

National Recycling Day is Nov. 15, and the folks at Elmer’s have come up with some ideas to help families recycle some of their waste into craft projects. The holidays, experts say, generate 25 ...