Introducing Recycled Plastics in Your Life

Plastic recycling is a global effort to reduce the amount of plastic in the waste stream. Plastic bottles and other materials are recycled into various decorative materials like garden centre display tables, picnic tables, roofing materials etc.

There are few charities, who convert plastic bottles into businesses, children playhouse, and greenhouses. Tons of plastic bottles are thrown away. Few people with creative minds reused old plastic bottles made some useful pieces like storage containers, bird feeder, potato growing box, vertical garden etc. other items made from recycled plastic are mentioned below.

Inside/ Outside Furniture

Soda bottles, milk jugs, shampoo bottle and other containers are tough and lightweight. They are prepared with high-density polythene. After the collection, they are cleaned, purified and improved. The enhancement procedure includes the addition of UV stabilizers and colour pigments. And then assorted pieces of outdoor/indoor furniture are made from the plastic. The furniture includes picnic tables; recycle bins, playground equipment, lawn furniture, garden centre display tables or stands and more. These furnishings made from recycled plastic are ideal for longevity and rot resistance.

Packaging Items

These days foam packaging is quite popular. Plastic foam packing material is typically made up of air. It is used to protect the different material during the transit. Like your TV, Fridge or any other important product is been transferred from factory to the retail store or from the retail store to your home. There are a few recycling programs, in which people use the innovative techniques of converting foam packaging material into plastic products like picture frames and building the decorative product.

Construction Project

As the cities are expanding, there is a need for space as well. The construction industry is growing very fast. New buildings are constructed and older ones need renovation. Building materials used for renovation or construction includes plastic items. Like pipes, flooring, drainage etc. A new idea has emerged plastic fused roofing material.  It is an eco-friendly alternative as the manufacturing method is less harmful. It lasts for a longer duration and entails less energy to recycle and produce. 

Clothing Material

Plastic bottles which are used for juice, soft drink or even water don’t shatter after we throw them. It might seem awkward to hear but soda bottles can be converted into fabric. They can be recycled and many useful things can be made fleece jackets, sleeping bags, carpets and many things. Insulation for jackets is also made with recycled plastic.

Apart from clothing, there is another use of plastic bottles. The plastic bottles are cleaned and chopped. Then chopped pieces are melted and turned into polyester yarn. This polyester yarn is used to weave cushions, seat covers, pillows and many other attractive pieces.

Landscaping

Nowadays landscapers are using recycled products. The recycled materials are easily available and better to use. The most important benefit they help to protect the environment. Recycled plastic manufacturers use these cost-effective materials that are a good option for the construction of bridges, walkways, fences etc.  

There are various ways of utilising plastic. It can be recycled into numerous useful items and alternatively protect the environment.