Can Your Chip Bags Save Lives?

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It turns out… we were wrong. Not only can crisp packets be recycled, the foil lining actually provides some great thermal insulation for projects where warmth is key. So in this video, we tried our hand at fusing chip bags using a standard clothes iron and turned them into a sleeping bag to keep the cold out. It actually works great and it’s incredibly easy to do. The packets fuse quickly and by making them into large sheets, you can quickly put together a huge amount of material to work with.

One thing we’d like to hear your thoughts on is the fusing together of 2 materials. Obviously we always advocate to keep materials separate for future recycling, but since both chip packets and thin film polyethylene have terrible recycling rates, is it better to recycle them into something usable? Another thing top consider is that once made this material is incredibly easy to repair, which will help extend its life. So what do you think? Net positive or not worth the effort?

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➡️ If you're UK based, and want to send your crisp packet rows and grids to the Crisp Packet Project Hastings, then you can find their address here: https://crisppacketproject.com/contac...
➡️ If you wanted to find a project near you, or set up your own, check out their Facebook group:   / crisppacketproject  
➡️ Or check out their YouTube channel here: ‪@crisppacketprojecthqcic5883‬

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➡️ Be sure to watch our recycled plastic safety video first if you fancy giving this a go!    • Your Plastic Recycling Safety Guide  
➡️ We don't buy any of our plastic. It all comes from collection and donations. We have a video all about it:    • Plastic Recyclers Guide to Collecting...  
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