The world of recycling is changing. While you may not have heard of some of these innovations, they’re changing the way we think about plastic and how we can save it from the landfill.
Plastic bags
- Plastic bags are made from recycled plastic.
- Plastic bags are used for a variety of purposes, including lining trash cans and carrying things around in your purse.
- Plastic bags are made from a variety of different types of plastic, including PET, HDPE and LDPE to name just a few!
- Recycled bottles and jars are often used as the raw materials for making new plastic bags!
Recycled plastic shoes
Recycled plastic shoes are a great way to add a little style to your wardrobe while helping the environment. These shoes are made from post-consumer plastics, including polypropylene and polyethylene; they’re durable, comfortable and stylish. The recycled plastic used in these shoes makes them waterproof as well!
Recycled plastic lumber
Recycled plastic lumber is a great alternative to wood. Why? It’s more durable than wood, it’s renewable, and it’s even stronger than wood!
Plastic lumber has a lot of advantages over traditional building materials: it’s resistant to decay, so you don’t have to worry about termites eating away at your house; it doesn’t need any special treatment before use; and since it comes from recycled plastic bottles (which are made from oil), the material itself is more sustainable than natural resources like trees.
Repurposed plastic bottles and jars
- Bottles and jars are a great source of plastic, and they can be repurposed into all sorts of useful products. For example:
- Toys, such as marbles or tops
- Art supplies, like paint brushes and paint palettes
- Furniture pieces (like benches) or home decor items like picture frames
Recycled plastic furniture
- Durable and long-lasting: Plastic furniture is durable, easy to maintain and long lasting. It’s also available in a variety of colors and designs to match any home decor.
- Easy to clean: If you have kids or pets, plastic furniture can be a great choice because it’s easy to clean! You can wipe away stains on the surface with soap and water or even carpet cleaner if necessary.
- Affordable: Plastic furniture costs less than traditional wood pieces of similar size, making them affordable options for your home or office space.* Lightweight & portable: Plastic chairs are lightweight so they’re easy to move around–even by yourself if need be!
Learn about the five best innovations in the world of recycled plastic.
- Plastic bags are one of the most common examples of recycled plastic. If you’ve ever been to a grocery store, you’ve probably seen plastic bags that say “recycled.” This means they were made with leftover bits of other plastics and can be reused as many times as possible before they’re no longer usable.
- Recycled shoes are another great example of how we can use old materials in new ways: by recycling old shoes into new ones! If your favorite pair has worn down or broken beyond repair, consider donating them to be made into something else entirely; like a new pair of sneakers or sandals!
- Lumber made from recycled materials is also very popular these days because it’s such an environmentally friendly way for people who like woodworking projects (like me) but don’t have access to fresh trees nearby their homes or offices where they work every day; which means no driving long distances just so I can get some wood scraps from friends who live further away than most people do these days…
These are just a few of the ways that recycled plastic can be used. There are so many more uses for this material and we hope that you have been inspired to find new ways to reuse your old plastic items!
