TEN WAYS TO RECYCLE PLASTIC BA

1) Re-Use as a grocery bag. Simply place a few in your purse or pocket before shopping.

2) Re-Use as packing material. Wad the bags up and pack around the materials to be packed.

3) Re-Use them as trash bags. They are perfect to line small household waste baskets. You can use the handles to tie them shut when they full.

4) Cut into strips to make into a washable placemat or rug.

5) Storage bags. Simply store and hang items you need to put away.

6) Make Into rope by Finger Crocheting. You can use this rope for a clothes line, or a child's jump rope.

7) Hanging Planter. There are expensive plastic bags on the market which are just plastic with some holes speared in them. You can hang the plant anywhere. Just use two or three plastic bags together for strength and then fill with dirt and plants. Water regularly.

8) Emergency Rain hats. Tie one over your coif for rain protection.

9) Emergency Diaper (nappy) cover. In a pinch a plastic grocery or bread bag makes a nice emergency disposable cover!

10) Washable Shelf Liners. Cut and tack for a nice washable shelf liner.