It is a real shame that so much plastic winds up in landfill when its durability makes it the perfect product for a recycling project. We never cease to be amazed by the creative ways that people come up with to recycle their old plastic. Here are a few of our favourites.
1. These bottles now have a new life on the water.
Image: Bored Panda
2. This bag has been crocheted out of plastic supermarket bags. It might cost you a few 5p coins, but it's very strong.
Image: BagsBeGone.com
3. A colourful lampshade made from recycled drinking straws.
Image: Smart Recycle Ideas
4. A simple birdfeeder can be fashioned from a plastic bottle and two plastic spoons.
Image: Step to Health
5. Starry starry night. A classic Van Gogh painting is recreated as a bottle top mosaic by school pupils.
Image: Blogspot
We hope that this inspires you to repurpose your used plastic creatively. If you are not of an artistic bent, most plastics can be responsibly recycled to ensure they don't end up being thrown away - see our guide to the seven types of recyclable plastic. At Coda Plastics, we have a commitment to sustainability. We recycle our own waste plastics and we even seek out waste plastics from other manufacturers to be recycled into new products.
Do you have an idea that could be realised in plastic? If so give us a call us on +44 1692 501020 or drop us an email to sales@coda-plastics.co.uk and one of our experts will arrange an appointment to discuss your ideas.