Posts Tagged ‘reuse plastic bags’

Today, we are going to take an overview look of some plastic related news going on around the world.  All news items listed here are in favor of reducing, reusing and even banning types of plastic from headliners so far in September.

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Recyled Cindy's Recycled Shopping Bag from Plarn

Plarn is a creative way to recycle plastic bags by turning it into yarn. Plastic bags made into yarn = plarn.  Green crafter’s have been using plarn in place of traditional yarn to crochet and knit all sorts of items.

Some people have made rugs, sculptures, bags and even clothes based on the different colors that plastic bags come in. Using plarn has become so popular that its even been featured on Go Media’s Crafting in Green World blog. You can check out their article on plarn here: Yearn Worthy Yarn: Plarn

Over at My Recycled Bags, Recycle Cindy creates purses, totes and a variety of mixed fabric crafts using plarn. Cindy, also sells her creations along with teaching the rest of us how to make our own plarn.

Even Craft magazine, has featured plarn. Check out their plastic bag fashion article: Plastic Grocery Bags Knit in 1950’s Outfit.

So, how does getting crafty with plarn translate to something good for the environment? For one, it keeps extra bags out of the landfills and two it solves a whole set of environmental problems.

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