{"id":13952,"date":"2020-09-18T09:15:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T07:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/reutilizar-las-bolsas-de-plastico\/"},"modified":"2020-09-22T17:44:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T15:44:01","slug":"5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to reuse plastic bags"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can <strong>make eco-friendly crafts with plastic bags<\/strong> without much effort and at low cost? Thanks to these ideas you can give free rein to your creativity while offering a small contribution to the care of the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready! And take note of these 5 ways to reuse the plastic bags that will come in handy. Let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags\/#5_creative_ways_to_reuse_plastic_bags\" >5 creative ways to reuse plastic bags<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags\/#1_Plastic_crochet_thread\" >1. Plastic crochet thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags\/#2_Beach_bag_with_melted_plastic_technique\" >2. Beach bag with melted plastic technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags\/#3_Pet_bed_with_plastic_bags\" >3. Pet bed with plastic bags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags\/#4_Lamp_with_plastic_bags\" >4. Lamp with plastic bags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bags\/#5_Plastic_bag_flowers\" >5. Plastic bag flowers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_creative_ways_to_reuse_plastic_bags\"><\/span>5 creative ways to reuse plastic bags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/\">Greenuso<\/a> we want to show you <strong>how to reuse plastic bags <\/strong>to promote environmental preservation while giving your imagination free rein.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Plastic_crochet_thread\"><\/span>1. Plastic crochet thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now you can <strong>make balls of yarn with plastic bags <\/strong>very easily. You will only need all those plastic bags that you no longer use and a scissors. Pay attention to the procedure!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To begin with, you must place a bag and stretch it out very well on a flat surface.<\/li>\n<li>Then cut the handles and the bottom of the bag. A cylinder should be left in a tubular shape.<\/li>\n<li>Now, proceed to fold the plastic in half towards the closed edges.<\/li>\n<li>Then, fold it back in the same direction.<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, proceed to cut strips of about 3 centimeters.<\/li>\n<li>When you unfold the pre-cut strips, you&#8217;ll get several circles.<\/li>\n<li>Link these circles by passing one inside the other until you get a very long strip.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, repeat this procedure with each bag and assemble your ball of plastic thread.<\/li>\n<li>With this thread you can give free rein to your creativity and create various artistic projects such as rugs, coasters, pencil cases, bags, baskets, hats, among others.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Beach_bag_with_melted_plastic_technique\"><\/span><strong>2. Beach bag with melted plastic technique<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to the molten plastic technique you can make a <strong>practical, resistant and original bag <\/strong>with plastic bags.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13637 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-formas-de-reutilizar-bolsas-de-plastico-c.jpg\" alt=\"reutilizar las bolsas de pl\u00e1stico\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-formas-de-reutilizar-bolsas-de-plastico-c.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-formas-de-reutilizar-bolsas-de-plastico-c-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenuso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-formas-de-reutilizar-bolsas-de-plastico-c-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To do this, you&#8217;ll need scissors, paper towels, bias tape, a clothes iron and your sewing machine. <strong>Check out the step-by-step<\/strong> instructions!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start by cutting off the handles and the bottom of the bag and discard them.<\/li>\n<li>Use the scissors to open the bags from the side to obtain a large sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat this process with all the bags to begin the molten plastic technique.<\/li>\n<li>Now, melt the plastic bags with the clothes iron.<\/li>\n<li>To do this, use vegetable paper as a base, then place two sheets of plastic on top and cover them with another piece of vegetable paper.<\/li>\n<li>Run the hot iron over the paper so that the heat will fuse them.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the previous step, melting four to six plastic sheets at a time.<\/li>\n<li>When you get enough thermo melted plate start making your beach bag.<\/li>\n<li>Proceed by using the plates as if they were fabric. Cut the pieces of the bag, according to the model and size you prefer.<\/li>\n<li>All right, now pass the pieces through the sewing machine to assemble the bag.<\/li>\n<li>Once the bag is assembled, sew the bias tape around its edges. This will give it a nice look and more strength.<\/li>\n<li>All you have to do is wear this sturdy, unique and waterproof bag when you go for a walk on the beach.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pet_bed_with_plastic_bags\"><\/span><strong>3. Pet bed with plastic bags<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have a dog or cat at home, you should learn to make this <strong>cute, useful and ingenious bed<\/strong> where your beloved pet can sleep.<\/p>\n<p>To make it you will need a pillowcase, any old zipper, needles, thread and many plastic bags. <strong>The procedure is simple and the result is lovely<\/strong> &#8211; take a look!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sew the zipper on the edge of the pillowcase.<\/li>\n<li>Put all the bags inside the cover and close the zipper.<\/li>\n<li>If you tie a knot to each bag with some air inside you will get a softer mattress.<\/li>\n<li>Even large plastic bags, where mattresses or some appliances are wrapped, are great for this project.<\/li>\n<li>Ready! That&#8217;s how quickly and easily you&#8217;ll have your pet bed with plastic bags ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lamp_with_plastic_bags\"><\/span>4. Lamp with plastic bags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By creating this eco-friendly lamp you can<strong> reuse plastic bags<\/strong> instead of throwing them away. In this way, you will contribute to reducing environmental pollution.<\/p>\n<p>Among the materials you&#8217;ll need are your old lamp, lots of <strong>white bags for extra light<\/strong>, two dome-shaped plastic cup lids, a large nail, tape and glue. Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The first thing you will do is fold the bags to cut out many 10 x 10 cm squares.<\/li>\n<li>Then, open a large hole at the top of one of the lids.<\/li>\n<li>The bulb from your eco-friendly lamp should fit through this hole.<\/li>\n<li>For the next step, he heats the tip of the nail and opens small holes in both plastic lids.<\/li>\n<li>Then, form many cones by rolling up each plastic square.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the cones through all the holes in the lids.<\/li>\n<li>Then insert the small lamp bulb through the large hole you previously opened in one of the lids.<\/li>\n<li>Help yourself with the adhesive tape so that the light bulb is well fastened.<\/li>\n<li>Stick the edge of this cover with the other half to form a ball and you are ready to make this beautiful eco-lamp.<\/li>\n<li>It is important that the bulb is LED light to avoid accidents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Plastic_bag_flowers\"><\/span>5. Plastic bag flowers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Learn how to make these <strong>beautiful and decorative flowers with plastic bags<\/strong>, which can be a great help in school crafts or Christmas time to make an original wreath or garland.<\/p>\n<p>You will only need colored bags, scissors, and green pipe cleaners. Watch how it is done!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The first thing you will do is cut the handles and bottom of the bag.<\/li>\n<li>Stretch the bag very well, fold it in half and cut it.<\/li>\n<li>Fold it again and cut it once more. You will get long strips of 10 to 12 cm wide or more depending on the length of the bag used.<\/li>\n<li>Now place two of these on top of each other and cut out the edges.<\/li>\n<li>Then, at one end, start folding them like an accordion.<\/li>\n<li>Once the whole strip has been folded, hold it very carefully in the middle with the pipe cleaner.<\/li>\n<li>It should look like a kind of fan. Place one end of it and start to separate the bag along its edge.<\/li>\n<li>When you unfold the whole bag you will get a beautiful flower, to which with some imagination you can add details like petals, leaves and pistils to make it look more real.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We have reached the end of this entry where we present you <strong>5 ways to reuse the plastic bags <\/strong>so that you can start using them as soon as possible. Which one did you like best?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can make eco-friendly crafts with plastic bags without much effort and at low cost? 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