Most wrapping paper and wrapping paper tubes are recyclable, so this could be an easy solution to the problem. However, before you put those cardboard or paper tubes out in the blue bins ...

Turn toilet paper and paper towel tubes into kindling and logs for your fireplace. For fire starter, use scissors to cut the ...

3. Observe the collapsed tube to see where it failed. How can you make the column stronger, using only tape and sand? Repeat Step 2 using the second toilet-paper tube and your new design.