Soft plastic recycling

Grab the iron and a bundle of soft plastic bags then make a tote with sustainable style. Words and photos:Julie Legg Fabric or string bags are popular but multi-use, hardwearing reusable plastic bags are an inexpensive alternative. Take a few hours on a rainy weekend to make a fused plastic tote bag; it’s fun and keeps those soft plastics out of the landfill. Most soft plastics can be used - from frozen vegetable bags to rice bags and chip packets. The secret to fusing plastic together lies…

How to make Plarn What is plarn you may ask? It's short for plastic yarn. How cool! It's a unique way to recycle your plastic shopping bags. Yes, that's right ladies, go round up all your plastic bags shoved in your pantry to make your next crochet or knit project. It's super simple to whip

A great way to us plastic bags for recycling is to learn how to make plarn! Here are plenty of plarn projects where you crochet with yarn made from plastic bag

I have a soft spot for DIYs that have the ability to look like art installations but are also functional. Such is the case with these watertight plastic

Can’t resist experimenting with the plastic packages from the supermarket. Coiled basketweaving with cord of soft plastic, wrapping with twined strips of plastic bags.

Plastic bag art by Josh Blackwell

I decided to do a wrapped wool yarn top edge on this repurposed plastic bread bag project I've been working on. I always think it finishes… | Instagram

Fused Plastic Bags and Accessories: I started fusing plastic bags in April 2007. Since then I have made a lot of items such as purses, tote bags, shopping bags, cosmetic pouches, and pencil cases. I am drawn to bags with great colors and graphics, and I especially like bags from forei…

It's Plastic Free July, and we know you've got some plastic bags lying around. Get creative with these amazing ways to reuse plastic bags in your home.