ECOBRICKS PROJECT

 Needed:

1 empty water bottle (1 litre)
Unwanted trash, like wrappers, sachets, packaging from the market, etc.
A will to persevere 

All you have to do is collect and fill the bottle with clean and dry non-biodegradable plastic waste generated in your home by way of packaging. Fit it all in nice and tight so that it feels like a brick. There should be no air pockets. It should take an average home about two weeks or so to fill one such bottle.

Caution: Do not put any soiled or smelly plastic inside. If you want to add milk packs, please wash and dry them first. Even water should not enter the bottle. 

Tip: Keep it in a handy place closest to the spot where you are likely to unpack any thing you buy. (We keep a plastic bag near the fridge and when it’s full, we empty the contents into the bottle.)

Benefit: This concept, if it catches on, will help contain litter to a great extent. 

I use water bottles because they are too brittle for recycling. If you need a demo and a bottle to use, please let me know. And once you have the bottle ready, call and expect a small surprise from me!
All the Best!

View picture above to get the idea

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