The amount of plastic thrown away in America is 12 times higher than it was 50 years ago, ranking in at over 30 million tons a year! Americans represent 5% of the world’s population, but generate 30% of the world’s garbage. This includes 35 billion plastic bottles that are thrown out every single year which is pretty mind blowing when you consider that plastic can take up to 1,000 years to degrade in a landfill.
Instead of throwing out those bottles, why not do something creative? People are increasingly creating different ways of reducing the damage we are causing to the planet bringing intelligent ideas about recycling and reusing daily objects.
Vertical Garden
Chandelier
Broom
Beautiful Mosaic From Caps Left By Hurricane Sandy
Spoon Lamp
Cherry Blossom Paint Stamp
Parking Canopy
Bouquet Lamp
Christmas Tree
Cute Planters
Intricate Bottle Vase
Durable Purse
Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack
Hanging Chandelier
Lake Boat
Pencil/Marker Organizers
Solar Light Bulb
Ottoman Seat
Curtain
Bottle Cap Decoration
Bird Feeder
Napkin Ring
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Source: Real Farmacy