Mend faulty household items or toys rather than throwing them out - find a local person or firm to do it if you can't do so yourself.
Visit Lover Repair Cafe - Wednesday and Friday mornings, 10am - 12noon at Redlynch Village Hall. First Saturday of each month at Downton Baptist church, 10am - 12noon
Revive those sewing skills to mend clothing - and why not jazz up some old outfits?
Refurbish tired furniture
Keep possessions like bicycles in good order through regular maintenance