I have been working on this idea for a while now. I wanted to setup a hamster cage with items that would have just gone in the recycling. I wanted to create this because I often find myself giving advice on how to add enrichment to hamster enclosures to people who do not have a lot of money, especially children. The idea also cropped up in a conversation with Schwartzie and I know Ria has talked about this too and she created a bin cage with recycled items in it.
I liked this idea partly because you are recycling items but also I hope it shows how enriching a hamsters life does not always have to cost a fortune.
I also wanted to see how much buying the essential items would actually cost.
Having done this first one, I plan on doing another one next year to see what I would improve.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XpxB4xxIl8&t=6s
I hope it can help/inspire others.