We all know that plastic bags are a nuisance, they cause a variety of problems once they end up in the landfill as they don’t decompose easily; but they are still unavoidable and useful at times. We are warned not to use them for throwing away garbage, but there are not many straightforward means of dumping these mean things for recycling in India. Thus, it still acts like a trash can liner for some. Here are a few ways you can use those bags creatively.
- Make a multipurpose rope (YouTube video).
- Make a “Plarn” – Plastic yarn and crochet it to make all kinds of things like mats, bags, caps, coffee cup holders etc. (YouTube video).
- Fuse the plastic bags to get a stiff material to sew it into wallets, gift bags, clutches
- Make decoration items like flowers and pom-poms (YouTube video) and more ideas on kimberlyanncrafts blog
- Make beads for jewelry
Yeah, really, plastic bags are not bad; it’s we who have made it what it is today. But with a little bit of creative thinking we can deal with it.
All Things Green 