Crochet recycled plastic bags

A great way to us plastic bags for recycling is to learn how to make plarn! Here are lenty of plarn projects where you crochet with yarn made from plastic bags.

Plastic bag crocheted into yarn wrapped around empty box.

I use all sorts of plastic bags to make carpets, bags, cushions, toys...

This is a guide about uses for plastic grocery bags. Reusing plastic grocery bags is a great way to help the environment and reduce trash in the landfills. There are many ways you can reuse these bags that can help save you money.

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Still in process... crocheted with plastic bags from local grocery stores

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Check out this video tutorial showing how to make plarn (plastic yarn) from grocery bags and crochet with it. This technique is a great way to recycle and reuse!

In celebration of Earth Day, I thought I'd do some kind of upcycle craft using the hundreds of plastic bags I have around the house, and s...

In celebration of Earth Day, I thought I'd do some kind of upcycle craft using the hundreds of plastic bags I have around the house, and s...

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Making roll-up mats for the homeless using recycled materials, such as plastic shopping bags, can be a rewarding and meaningful way to give back to your community. These mats can provide a comforta…

It's Plastic Free July, and we know you've got some plastic bags lying around. Get creative with these amazing ways to reuse plastic bags in your home.

Back in June I made a crochet bag using recycled grocery store plastic bags. I was out and about one day, and happened to see this pr...

We’ve put together a list of 25 practical and brilliant ways to make use of plastic shopping bags at home. You should definitely reuse them at least one more time before recycling them.

Learn how to make plarn from plastic grocery bags with this free video tutorial from Banana Moon Studio. Free companion crochet pattern.

Make plastic yarn ("plarn") out of grocery bags & crochet them into mats for the homeless. (Project idea for next fall!).