We all know that there's a lot more to plastic than just plastic bags. Plastic comes in many shapes, sizes and textures. Everyone also knows that I am making it a personal challenge to do what I can to keep what I can out of the landfill.
I decided it was high time (again) to get creative beyond plastic bags and think outside the proverbial 'box' - and in my case, outside the 'cup' or 'container'.
Firstly, I had to decide what plastic item was I going to tackle... it just so happens I had just finished drinking a large diet coke from Burger King. I noticed a trend from some of our favorite fast food restaurants like Burger King, Taco Bell, McDonald's, etc. that large drinks are served in plastic cups.
After I cut the bottom off the cup and layed it out flat, my first thought was to poke holes and crochet around it eventually turning it into a tote - very similar to what I did with the Coca Cola plastic cup 


but then I thought, I do enough of those already. Then I looked around and knew an idea would hit me eventually and it did - a notebook.....
It was the perfect idea and more importantly, more conducive to my lifestyle!!! That's when I converted the plastic cup into a plastic cup spiral notebook ... it won't wear out, won't tear and what's even more awesome, you can bend it and curl it to fit in any pocket. When you unfold it, it goes back to it's original shape. I ask you, just how awesome is that???

And, that's my story of how the plastic cup and plastic container spiral notebooks were born!!!
Now I know what you're thinking - now that I've used the plastic container, what good is the lid. Ye of such little faith in me.... stay tuned because I will show you how I 'reused' the lid.
This is a great idea. You've taken recycling to a new level.
ReplyDeleteMusic to my ears ... Thanks Linda for visiting.
ReplyDeleteVery creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to recycle plastic- you are so talented!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and for the compliment. It is very appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing my write-up now on how I reused the lids that go with the plastic containers. Stay tuned!!!!