While you try to recycle everything that you can, you might still feel guilty about just how many plastic bags that you get from the grocery store each week. Instead of tossing them in the recycling bin, try one of these fun and creative tips for making something new out of your old plastic bags.
- Use old scrap fabric and a few plastic bags to create a cute crinkle toy. Simply sew the fabric into a square pouch, bunch up a few plastic bags inside and sew it shut for a fun toy that makes a noisy crinkling sound.
- Make plastic “plarn” for crocheting by slicing a plastic bag into strips lengthwise, taking care to keep the strips in loops. Simply loop the two together using a slipknot to create a long string of plastic yarn that you can use for crocheting placemats, rugs or coasters.
- Make a jump rope by cutting a bag into six strips, then braiding those strips together like you would a friendship bracelet. Do the same with another six strips, then twist the two braids together into one long, sturdy rope. Wrap the ends in duct tape to create handles, then get outside and enjoy your new jump rope.
- If crafting isn’t really your thing, you can always gather your old plastic bags and return them to the store that you got them from.
10 Uses for Plastic Bags [This Old House]
16 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags [Care 2]
Designer MacGyver: 5 Clever Plastic Bag Crafts [HGTV]
Equal Housing Opportunity