Found an item on Etsy that uses pressed plastic bags to create mailers. I like that she not only took used plastic bags but actually transformed the properties of the plastic by pressing them to create a new material. I enjoy the idea of taking post consumer and industrial waste and directly upcylcing it as well, but this technique of physical transformation of the material is interesting as well. LINK
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Good idea! The technique for creating the plastic had been posted earlier on Etsy.
There was a designer named Karin Carter creating the materials. Get in touch with her and see if she will collaborate with you on creating a product and if she has samples around. Invite her to come to class if you want!
If the product is sewn you will need to find a local sewing contractor to find out price, turn around etc.
There's also another competition for a wallet design. Poketo
heating and pressing process, the plastic melts together creating a thicker more durable plastic material..
i read that "Once plastic bags have reached a recycling center, they are melted down in a large heated vat"....this is the only process..??
plastic fabricators
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