15 Ideas of How to Recycle Plastic Straws

What can we do with plastic straws after use?Β For example, fast food chains give out more than 50 million meals per year that contribute greatly to a landfill full of straws. The good news is that these straws can be reused towards art and craft projects!Β They areΒ generally made from polypropylene or polyethylene, which is a recyclable material and you can easily make a lot of interesting objects such as lamps or decorative items.Β If you don’t want to put them in the recycle bin, be creative in how you want your structure to look! Β It’s okay to freehand your design to see what may come out of your structure. To connect, squeeze the end of the straw and slide it through the end of another.Β Flex the straws at their bendable section to shape and mold the straws into loops, twists and turns.

Enjoy our gallery and try to make something similar at home!

Also check this 25 Ideas of How to Recycle Plastic Bags on America Recycles Day

 

Tags: decorations, diy, drink straw, product design

Author: Maja Markovski

Maja Markovski
 

A 35-year-old female architect with a passion for innovative, sustainable design. I blend creativity and functionality to transform spaces into beautiful, practical environments.

 

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