Plastic is one of the most troublesome pollutants. It can take up to several millennia for plastic to decompose in the soil. Besides, we all use plastic in copious amounts. Polyethylene bags and plastic cartons are some of the most regular plastic waste we generate daily.
The plastic carton suppliers are given a strict demand from the products manufacturers and their packaging teams to make the plastic as durable as possible. This feature makes the plastic carton difficult to disintegrate in nature; however, it also makes for perfect utility items.
In this blog, we shall focus on the innovative ways of recycling plastic packaging waste. Below are the points.
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Repurpose the plastic packaging for home use
Plastic packaging comes in a variety of colors. This is a key utility feature for rendering something recyclable. People have gained excellent skills in repurposing plastic items for home use, particularly for making decorative items.
There are hundreds of YouTube channels that offer thousands of DIY videos that have insightful information on making many utility items from waste plastic. Polythene bags, e.g., can be tied in an arrangement and knitted together in making a range of household items like fridge covers, table covers, and so.
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Make a washable mattress
This is one of the best ways of recycling plastic cartons and packaging. The durability of the plastic carton coupled with its waterproof quality helps you make things that help you keep water away.
Some people use these cartons and line both sides of the mattresses. This can be achieved by removing the stitching of the mattress from one side, filling the cartons, and stitching it back.
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Use it for pickling
Making pickles and a lot of Indian seasoned food items need thorough sun drying, i.e., keeping the stuff under the direct exposure of sun rays for some days. The process requires using some fabric-like material as the base and keeping the stuff on it for drying.
Traditionally, Indian women have resorted to using mats and other household stuff for the process of sun drying. The problem is that these materials get occupied temporarily. Besides, after using them, they need to be washed and thoroughly cleaned.
Using the cartoon packaging for the process of pickling, i.e., for sun drying, can work as a good base. It is easy to clean due to its evenness; most plastic carton manufacturers and packaging companies in India are efficient enough to make completely even smooth plastic cartons.
Moreover, another problem with the process of sun-drying is that it takes up to days for the stuff to be completely seasoned. Droppings of birds on the stuff can be a problem. Using transparent sheets for covering can be helpful.
Although troublesome to nature, plastic, particularly in the form of packaging, can be useful to us in several ways. With these above-mentioned ways, we can reuse plastic packaging in ways unimaginable. Make sure you use plastic responsibly, as it is time to make the right choices!
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