The benefit of making origami comes from the opportunity to apply the concepts and techniques in everyday life.

The British Origami Society created a list of materials that you can fold, some of which are rather surprising (e.g. reptile and fish skin). I have also folded some interesting materials such as bubble wrap (not quite as fun as popping it though).

Here are some interesting links to things you can fold in every situations using materials around the house, and some less common things associated with origami.