3 Easy Recycled Plastic Projects | Recycling for Beginners

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One of the most regular comments we get on our recycling videos is how you guys don't have access to the tools that we are very lucky to have. So we thought we'd show you how this whole process can be done with stuff you likely will already have at home. We show you how to take plastic bottle tops and turn them into coasters, jewellery and keyrings with simple tools. If you want to pick up any of the things that we use in this video then check out the links to the tools below.

No excuses now! Get out there and start recycling at home! If we all take responsibility for our plastic waste then we can prevent plastic from ending up in landfill or polluting our oceans ♻️

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EQUIPMENT:
All of the items below are just examples. The same can be achieved in many different ways - feel free to drop us a comment if you have any questions!

Melting:
➡️ Flat Plate Sandwich Press: https://amzn.to/2PSXeh3
(Check out local charity/thrift shops before buying new - we found ours for £3!)
➡️ Greaseproof Paper: https://amzn.to/37cBfb3
(You may want to upgrade to reusable teflon sheets ⬇️ if you plan on melting plastic regularly)
➡️ Teflon Baking Sheets: https://amzn.to/32or8iY

PPE:
➡️ Silicone Gloves: https://amzn.to/3omDDpv
➡️ 3M 6500 Mask: https://amzn.to/3dmLXS1
➡️ 3M ABEK1 Filters: https://amzn.to/3ebZviq (available cheaper elsewhere)

Cutting/Shaping/Finishing:
➡️ Clamps: https://amzn.to/3ggHcvh
➡️ Coping Saw: https://amzn.to/3dmMjIl
➡️ Chisel: https://amzn.to/3dox69C
➡️ Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3srvyzZ (we only went up to around 600 grit)
➡️ Polishing: (see what you have at home - any type of furniture/car polish will do the job!)

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Music by Epidemic Sound

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