Trash to Tote: Giving Hard Plastics a Second Life

Did you ever think that the plastic from your old fridge or washing machine could be recycled into shopping bags? That_s exactly what Waste2Wear is doing. They_ve created reusable bags from polypropylene_ taken from old appliances combined with discarded single use food containers_ giving plastic waste a whole new purpose. Since the pandemic_ there is an ever increasing demand for home delivered meals. These single use food containers are notoriously difficult and laborious to recycle. Waste2Wear uses this previously ignored source of plastic waste to create new_ long lasting_ sustainable shopping bags. Recycling these materials_ eliminates the need to produce new fossil-based plastics_ so less waste goes into landfills and more plastic is being reused in smart_ sustainable ways. Right now_ only 1% of post-consumer polypropylene (RPP) gets recycled_ Waste2Wear is working to improve that and believes that every piece of recycled plastic counts.

These innovative recycled polypropylene shopping bags are backed by multi-award-winning blockchain technology. Every step in the supply chain_ from collecting the plastic to making the final product_ is tracked and verified. Just scan the QR code on the bag to see where the plastic waste came from; how it was made and to check the environmental impact report that identifies exactly how much energy_ water and CO2 was saved in production.

Polypropylene is slow and difficult to recycle_ but Waste2Wear_s advanced cleaning and processing technology makes it possible to turn this tough plastic into durable_ long-lasting fabric. The result? Strong_ reusable bags that help close the loop on plastic waste. Waste2Wear_s mission goes beyond recycling_ it_s about reshaping how we view waste. By combining cutting-edge technology with smart design_ these RPP bags offer a glimpse into a future where sustainability_ transparency_ and innovation go hand in hand.

For more information contact orla@waste2wear.com