The rate at which we are producing waste is alarming! Moreover, it is alarming because the maximum of this waste is not degradable. Yes, we are talking about the amount of plastic that is being senselessly let out into the water reservoirs that we are on an alarming stage of global warming! Form plates to spoons and cups to straws, everything these days is plastic. However, it is a cheaper and convenient option that we have and hence it is being used! However, this does not mean that you cannot stop the littering of plastic.
3D printing has been around for much longer than you might think; almost 40 years in fact. But it's only recently that the potential of this technology has begun to be realized, advances in sensors, 3D printing software and materials mean that the most incredible objects can now be produced with a 3D printer.
Explore 23 eco-friendly, practical, and cost-effective uses for plastic bottles, ranging from art pieces to garden additions.
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Handmade decorative vases show how to recycle plastic bottles and turn clutter into beautiful accents that personalize home interiors and outdoor rooms
THE FANTASTIC PLASTIC TILE: Recycling has become a bigger and bigger thing over the years and will be of even greater influence in the future. Not only are we trying to clean up the oceans, but this left over plastic needs a place to go. Where the current philosophy is that th…
Czech artist Veronika Richterová decided to do something with PET plastic bottles and now creates life-like sculptures from the repurposed material.
Given that title and my penchant for puns, I'm guessing it will take you guys exactly 3.7 seconds to guess what my new jewelry stand is made from: Aw, you only needed two seconds, didn't you? I knew it. Yep, this pretty green number is made from four plastic Mountain Dew bottles and exactly $3.72 worth of materials from the hardware store. Not too shabby. It also only took about two hours to make, so let's get to it! First, collect your bottles. You'll need two 2 liter bottles, one 1 liter, and one 20 oz bottle. If you happen to have a Diet 'Dew addict for a spouse like me, this will take less than three days. I found it easiest to cut the bottoms off my bottles with a strong utility knife, and then trim them down further with scissors. Trim them as much or as little as you like: I like my trays pretty shallow, since that enhances the "flower" look. Other than the bottles you will need: One 12-inch length of threaded rod (no cutting necessary; they come this size in the hardware store) and one baggy each of a coordinating size nuts and washers. Again, these three items cost me less than $4 total. Drill holes that are the same size as your threaded rod in the center of each tray: If you want your lowest tray to double as a bracelet hanger, cut between the "petals" of the bottle bottom to separate them, like so: Cut as far down into the plastic as you can with scissors, and then use a Dremel to smooth the jagged bottom edge. (PLEASE wear safety glasses: little bits of plastic can go flying!) As you can see, the Dremel gives a nice rounded edge to the "v" between each "petal." The Dremel will leave a lot of plastic "fuzz" around the edges. Use a metal file to smooth this out a bit: Then use small nips (I used cuticle trimmers) to trim off any stubborn excess "fuzz:" Now you're ready to assemble your stand! Remember to sandwich each tray between two washers, between two nuts. If your drilled holes are the correct size, each tray will be tight enough that you'll need to screw it into place on your threaded rod. In fact, expect to spend a good five minutes spinning the middle tray into place. :) It's not craft time without a cat or two sitting on my supplies. Your second 2 liter bottle bottom will act as the stand's base; just flip it upside down: And for a final finishing touch, glue a pretty glass bead to the top nut: (I also snipped and glued a metal bead post into the bead itself to cover the hole.) This stand is surprisingly steady - if it rocks, trim your bottom edge to make sure it's level - and the trays can hold a ton of jewelry without flexing a bit: And now, a few more beauty shots. Because I am really loving my new camera. :) Can you believe I took these shots at night? The extra high ISOs of the 7D are my new best friend. See all my bracelets hanging on the bottom? There's also room in each petal to fit a matching ring or pin - and again, the plastic is so strong it doesn't flex a bit. Ok, last one: Oh, and you can do this with any kind of soda bottle, of course, so long as you have three different sizes to work with. I'm currently wondering if Orange Crush bottles are actually orange, for obvious reasons. [eyebrow waggle] It'd also be fun to mix colors, although I can't think of any other brands that might have colored bottles. Let me know in the comments if you know of any, won't you? Happy crafting, and as always, please send pics if you guys try this out yourself! ***** Come see ALL of my craft projects on one page, right here!
Adorable cat planters made out of painted upcycled plastic bottles.
following an in-depth exploration on how to sustainably recycle plastic toys, ecoBirdy creates pieces that are 100% made of recycled plastic waste.
In case you weren’t aware, tomorrow is the official start to summer (hooray!). Earlier this week I spent one of the warmer days exploring a local beach and I stumbled upon this amazing mural…
An old garden coffee table with a broken surface is given new life with a new surface made from upcycled plastic bottle caps.
This project is one of those that’s as fun to make as it is to play with after you are done crafting. Over at the site Krokotak there is a tutorial on how to turn a recycled plastic bottle in…
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Far away in the remote village of Kamarchaga, located in the Siberian Taiga, Russian pensioner Olga Kostina has decorated her wooden home with colorful
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Tutorials and ideas for how to upcycle, repurpose, refashion and re-make everything.
Making Bracelets From Recycled HDPE Plastic: Making Bracelets From Recycled HDPE NOTE: This tutorial is in need of revision. Any comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated. High Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) is one of the most commonly used plastics today, being used in a wide variety of …
These ideas are brilliant and save the planet.
From those 40 billion PET plastic bottles that are produced every year in the United States, two-thirds end up in the regular trash. Start recycling and reusing. Here are a few alternatives to help the environment in a creative way.
A short and simple tutorial for upcycling your plastic carrier bags into a dish scrubber. Create 'plarn' or plastic yarn and knit a handy dish scrubber.
Images Curtesy of Sometimes the things people create, are so beautiful, so absolutely magical, and lovely that you can’t even imagine what the creation is even made out of. It’s even mo…
Sandwich Toaster Plastic Recycling: Reusing household plastic waste to make things using a panini press including a lamp shade, Christmas decorations, and a heart mobile. In this 'ible I'll show a way to process some of your household waste using some pretty basic things to turn them…
Make a Basket Out of Plastic Bags: No knitting or crochet required, just some sewing and braiding. It's not the quickest project - it'll probably take you a couple days to make one, but the results are well worth it, I think! And I already made all the assembly mistakes so you don't…
After posting about plastic pollution earlier this week (In Case You Missed It: Disposable Plastic Still Sucks), I realized that it is important to clarify where plastic pollution that ends up in t…
These ideas are brilliant and save the planet.
Many creative designs show how to recycle plastic bottles and decorate outdoor living spaces on a budget
28 bottle caps art and crafts projects. Creative ideas to reuse plastic and metal caps for easy and cheap home decor. #hometalk #bottlecapscrafts #reusebottlecaps
How do you feel when you look at these pictures? Jeremy Carroll is the artist and photographer behind this incredible collection of images featured in an exhibit called Entanglement that we first caught sight of on Treehugger. Each image depicts a human being caught up in the waste that is commonly found in seawater a
With ideas for kids and grown-ups.
Make plastic bottle butterflies with this easy recycled art activity and learn about Monarch butterfly migration.
If you love hanging plants but you just don’t want to spend the money on a store bought plant hanger, we have easy DIY ideas for you.
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