Thanks lots for sharing this video it gave me some good information and gave me great ideas for my project at college check it out and try and leave a comment if you like it.
The other thing I fear is that this is a part of some of this environ"mental"ism which is more about altering young people's minds than it is helping the environment. This is so that they will someday support the ushering in of more governmental environmental programs, whether or not they make economic sense, are cost-effective, or the free-market warrants them. I'm for recycling and thrift, but pretending that you are making a huge impact by melting plastic bags with an iron is self-deluded.
This is a neat craft idea and I really like it from that perspective. However, what about all the wax paper being wasted to iron the bags together? Think of all that trash! Furthermore, although I truly think this is a great craft idea for using up some bags you might have laying around the house, to be practical, people just need to turn in their bags to recycling facilities if you want to keep them out of the trash or the environment. Or just buy a $1 cloth bag at Walmart and use that?
walmart walmart walmart oy the transparency. This is a great idea. Too bad they cannot tackle a real landfill and environmental problem - disposable diapers. I can reuse a plastic bag, but disposable diapers are one, done and off to the landfill. Too bad Walmart does not make logo'd diapers, then maybe enviro's would care. ps - wash your reusable bags often. e-coli gathers in them if used for food shopping.
walmart walmart walmart oy the transparency. This is a great idea. Too bad they cannot tackle a real landfill and environmental problem - disposable diapers. I can reuse a plastic bag, but disposable diapers are one, done and off to the landfill. Too bad Walmart dies not make logo'd diapers, then maybe enviro's would care. ps - wash your reusable bags often. e-coli gathers in them if used for food shopping.
So what happens when old bags aren't used this way?
They go into the trash, then more are needed to be made because people don't reuses them, then those ones go into the trash, then more are needed to be made because people don't reuses them, then those ones go into the trash, then more are needed to be made....
Think before you comment, this is much better than the apathetic inaction typical of narrow minded consideration towards everyone and everything else.
does it still make a lot of noise when it is done but i really dont care i was just wondering and one guy said that he used the iron to make the seams. does that work that well??
i have made some bags liike that, though i didn't use a sewing machine! I've just used the iron to make the 'seam'. And it really worked and looked totally fine because there was no thread and what not. :D
I just wanted to say thanks to all that are trying to solve the problems we have in the world today. You guys are awesome for saving the planet as well as saving precious little animals. WAY TO GO>>
Melbourne,Australia has not banned the use of plastic bags as you say in your videos.
Some traders ( 1 or 2 ) are in fact charging 10cents per bag that you use. We pay about $2 per cloth bag as we all have to do our bit for the future. As per usual big companies make the changes not governments legislation.
Sorry to let you know as we all should do more and maybe your vid's will help I for one stand beside you in your quest to save our planet.
what an awesome project & a great way to use the trash I find along the road. this is what I'll be making as my holiday gifts in '09. Thank you & keep up the great work!
what a wonderful idea. a long time ago i purchased a big tee shirt Iron and it would be perfect for this project. the kind that you see at state fairs.
I know that the Wal-Mart bags and the majority or grocery store bags are HDPE (high-density polyethylene, marked with a #2), but in my area, the Target stores use LDPE (low-density polyethylene, marked with a #4).
When people handle the plastic in the video, it sounds like HDPE (HDPE just sort of sounds "crinklier" than LDPE). But I see you use bags from both Wal-Mart and Target. Does it matter if they are HDPE or LDPE? Or are the Target bags you use made of HDPE?
Hi Pip, As it turns out both work great (#2 and #4). They also melt to each other great too. There are some plastic that are more like cellophane which do not work. Brad
Sweetness! What I think is cool is that I could use a bag from my favorite store, and use it whenever I shop. That way, I'd make sure it was known that it came from one of this bags and be making a statement at the same time.
I was looking for something to do with all of the plastic bags that I have collected. I refuse to throw them away, and there aren't that many recycling places near me. I can't wait to get started!!!
Good start video! Patch your roof, make back packs, waste baskets, wood carriers, lots of stuff! As an administer of economic development through the arts, I myself would teach how to cut bottoms and handles off of many many bags at one time so that these people could really make good use of their time and make a bigger faster difference in our environment!! Adding value could be multiplied by making better use of time .... and selling the products to gift shops.
Have you tried using Parchment paper to iron the plastic? It doesn't stick to the plastic and your iron glides easily. You can get parchment paper on a roll or you can find 24 x 16 sheets. It can be reused several times.
Awesome! I will try this myself and see what I can come up with to enhance the product. Thank You for the idea and for your ingenuity in helping to save our planet.
Really cool Idea #2 OK, we have been trying for some time to put text and images on the plastic and my wife (Amanda) finally found an excellent solution. Simple iron-on t-shirt transfers work great! You can use an inkjet printer to transfer your image to the transfer paper and iron that image onto the plastic. You will need to let the iron-on cool more than normal after being applied, but it works great! Have Fun! Brad
New idea #1 OK, this is not new but we had not seen it until recently in a class I hosted on making the bags. In the video we are sewing the different pieces of plastic together. The sewing steps can be dropped all together as all you need is an iron. By ironing the pieces together you're making a weld which is stronger than sewing. It works great, is more kid friendly and is more watertight. Brad
I'm curious if leftover fabric or reclaimed fabric from old clothes could be bonded with the plastic. This would create an even sturdier bag and allow more design possibilities. Would you like me to try it out and get back with you? I see so many clothes being wasted, and I can't save them all. Buttons are wonderful things to reuse. Worn-out, stained undies make perfect dust cloths. Torn,moth-eaten wool can be felted and made into mittens and bags. I love what you are teaching your students.
We toyed with sealing fabric in-between the plastic layers just once and had no luck. But I think it should work. We just have not had a chance to go back and try again. We are making mosquito netting right now (that video should be up soon). In that project we are looking at running rope through the net at key points to allow it to be easily hung in a bedroom. I would love to see what you come up with. So much of this is just trial an error. Thanks for your comments and efforts! Brad
Also your workers are drinking from plastic bottles! Try glass drinking glasses.
I gave you an awesome rating, but make no mistake... you will NEVER, NEVER see al gore do this. The day he does what he preaches is the day I'll pay him any attention. Your ideas are wonderful!
Clearly the fumes are a concern. There a lot of safety issues surrounding the use of plastics in general. Both humans and the environment can be harmed by many aspects of plastics and these bags in particular. A well ventilated area should be a must when working with these bags. Brad
You can. That is the beauty of this project. Pick a scout group, church group or local school and tell the leaders about it. They are always looking for fun conservation projects. Brad
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Thanks lots for sharing this video it gave me some good information and gave me great ideas for my project at college check it out and try and leave a comment if you like it.
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junker127 3 months ago
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junker127 3 months ago
The other thing I fear is that this is a part of some of this environ"mental"ism which is more about altering young people's minds than it is helping the environment. This is so that they will someday support the ushering in of more governmental environmental programs, whether or not they make economic sense, are cost-effective, or the free-market warrants them. I'm for recycling and thrift, but pretending that you are making a huge impact by melting plastic bags with an iron is self-deluded.
mfreeouf 4 months ago
This is a neat craft idea and I really like it from that perspective. However, what about all the wax paper being wasted to iron the bags together? Think of all that trash! Furthermore, although I truly think this is a great craft idea for using up some bags you might have laying around the house, to be practical, people just need to turn in their bags to recycling facilities if you want to keep them out of the trash or the environment. Or just buy a $1 cloth bag at Walmart and use that?
mfreeouf 4 months ago
walmart walmart walmart oy the transparency. This is a great idea. Too bad they cannot tackle a real landfill and environmental problem - disposable diapers. I can reuse a plastic bag, but disposable diapers are one, done and off to the landfill. Too bad Walmart does not make logo'd diapers, then maybe enviro's would care. ps - wash your reusable bags often. e-coli gathers in them if used for food shopping.
juandefucan 1 year ago
walmart walmart walmart oy the transparency. This is a great idea. Too bad they cannot tackle a real landfill and environmental problem - disposable diapers. I can reuse a plastic bag, but disposable diapers are one, done and off to the landfill. Too bad Walmart dies not make logo'd diapers, then maybe enviro's would care. ps - wash your reusable bags often. e-coli gathers in them if used for food shopping.
juandefucan 1 year ago
so what happens when the new bag isn't wanted anymore? it goes in the trash.
me42ol0vermc 1 year ago
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So what happens when old bags aren't used this way?
They go into the trash, then more are needed to be made because people don't reuses them, then those ones go into the trash, then more are needed to be made because people don't reuses them, then those ones go into the trash, then more are needed to be made....
Think before you comment, this is much better than the apathetic inaction typical of narrow minded consideration towards everyone and everything else.
enigmaticemptiness 1 year ago
you do realize Melbourne is a city and not a country? Awesome professor
tishXXisXXcool 1 year ago
does it still make a lot of noise when it is done but i really dont care i was just wondering and one guy said that he used the iron to make the seams. does that work that well??
1023mitchell 1 year ago
Fantastic! Thanks for including the what can go wrong part too. I'm excited to try this. Way to go! Keep up the excellent work.
dharmadog 1 year ago
The nature is fine, the people are fucked!
RUL1S88 1 year ago
wonderful!
4TheLoveofMichael 1 year ago
heck if the world really does end in 2012, it might actually be a good thing.
as long as humans are gone anyway.... ugh but still.... i dont wanna die. :(
Ilovevulpix17 1 year ago
i have made some bags liike that, though i didn't use a sewing machine! I've just used the iron to make the 'seam'. And it really worked and looked totally fine because there was no thread and what not. :D
alittlescenie 1 year ago
NO ONE CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
freakin1random 1 year ago
thanks for the great video! i have a collection of plastic bags i have no idea what to do with.
braaaainz 1 year ago
I just wanted to say thanks to all that are trying to solve the problems we have in the world today. You guys are awesome for saving the planet as well as saving precious little animals. WAY TO GO>>
AidanAdisynsMom 2 years ago 6
I use paper instead of wax paper.
SusanShriverHowell 2 years ago 2
I did not know that melbourne is a country :)
First step- plasticbagf should be more expensive and have to be payed in the shop- like in Germany.
mobolilu 2 years ago 2
Melbourne,Australia has not banned the use of plastic bags as you say in your videos.
Some traders ( 1 or 2 ) are in fact charging 10cents per bag that you use. We pay about $2 per cloth bag as we all have to do our bit for the future. As per usual big companies make the changes not governments legislation.
Sorry to let you know as we all should do more and maybe your vid's will help I for one stand beside you in your quest to save our planet.
Sorry
Shane
shane0000ice 2 years ago
what an awesome project & a great way to use the trash I find along the road. this is what I'll be making as my holiday gifts in '09. Thank you & keep up the great work!
HeatherLeigh97023 2 years ago 3
what a wonderful idea. a long time ago i purchased a big tee shirt Iron and it would be perfect for this project. the kind that you see at state fairs.
rasberrykiss64 2 years ago
I know that the Wal-Mart bags and the majority or grocery store bags are HDPE (high-density polyethylene, marked with a #2), but in my area, the Target stores use LDPE (low-density polyethylene, marked with a #4).
When people handle the plastic in the video, it sounds like HDPE (HDPE just sort of sounds "crinklier" than LDPE). But I see you use bags from both Wal-Mart and Target. Does it matter if they are HDPE or LDPE? Or are the Target bags you use made of HDPE?
PipPipPooray 2 years ago
Hi Pip, As it turns out both work great (#2 and #4). They also melt to each other great too. There are some plastic that are more like cellophane which do not work. Brad
bdelder42 2 years ago
Great idea. How is the malaria netting prototype working out and is it viable?
soulatomickim 2 years ago
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bdelder42 2 years ago
The netting is going great! Take a look at that video here on youtube. Brad
bdelder42 2 years ago
Sweetness! What I think is cool is that I could use a bag from my favorite store, and use it whenever I shop. That way, I'd make sure it was known that it came from one of this bags and be making a statement at the same time.
mhcBERTnEDDY 3 years ago
I was looking for something to do with all of the plastic bags that I have collected. I refuse to throw them away, and there aren't that many recycling places near me. I can't wait to get started!!!
stripedturtle 3 years ago
Good start video! Patch your roof, make back packs, waste baskets, wood carriers, lots of stuff! As an administer of economic development through the arts, I myself would teach how to cut bottoms and handles off of many many bags at one time so that these people could really make good use of their time and make a bigger faster difference in our environment!! Adding value could be multiplied by making better use of time .... and selling the products to gift shops.
menderfire9 3 years ago
This is a really great idea! I love this and hope to use this technique in the future!
Akihikio 3 years ago
going green is on the rise, this would be a good idea to make a reuseable grocery tote. i might give that a try.
tattoosbyapryl 3 years ago
i crochet the walmart bags, lol. so i need the bags, but this is awesome!!
RicePudden 3 years ago
is there a reason why you chose walmart bags?
rangelli 3 years ago
Cause i have ALOT of them. LOL.
RicePudden 3 years ago
Have you tried using Parchment paper to iron the plastic? It doesn't stick to the plastic and your iron glides easily. You can get parchment paper on a roll or you can find 24 x 16 sheets. It can be reused several times.
gatyamgal 3 years ago
Awesome! I will try this myself and see what I can come up with to enhance the product. Thank You for the idea and for your ingenuity in helping to save our planet.
juniperjasmine1 3 years ago
Really cool Idea #2 OK, we have been trying for some time to put text and images on the plastic and my wife (Amanda) finally found an excellent solution. Simple iron-on t-shirt transfers work great! You can use an inkjet printer to transfer your image to the transfer paper and iron that image onto the plastic. You will need to let the iron-on cool more than normal after being applied, but it works great! Have Fun! Brad
bdelder42 3 years ago
New idea #1 OK, this is not new but we had not seen it until recently in a class I hosted on making the bags. In the video we are sewing the different pieces of plastic together. The sewing steps can be dropped all together as all you need is an iron. By ironing the pieces together you're making a weld which is stronger than sewing. It works great, is more kid friendly and is more watertight. Brad
bdelder42 3 years ago
This is REALLY AWESOME. I'm gonna make some bags now!! :D
ninjaofthe9seas 3 years ago
I'm curious if leftover fabric or reclaimed fabric from old clothes could be bonded with the plastic. This would create an even sturdier bag and allow more design possibilities. Would you like me to try it out and get back with you? I see so many clothes being wasted, and I can't save them all. Buttons are wonderful things to reuse. Worn-out, stained undies make perfect dust cloths. Torn,moth-eaten wool can be felted and made into mittens and bags. I love what you are teaching your students.
kraftymomma1979 3 years ago
We toyed with sealing fabric in-between the plastic layers just once and had no luck. But I think it should work. We just have not had a chance to go back and try again. We are making mosquito netting right now (that video should be up soon). In that project we are looking at running rope through the net at key points to allow it to be easily hung in a bedroom. I would love to see what you come up with. So much of this is just trial an error. Thanks for your comments and efforts! Brad
bdelder42 3 years ago
Please be careful of the fumes!
Also your workers are drinking from plastic bottles! Try glass drinking glasses.
I gave you an awesome rating, but make no mistake... you will NEVER, NEVER see al gore do this. The day he does what he preaches is the day I'll pay him any attention. Your ideas are wonderful!
GrilledCheesenPickle 3 years ago 2
Clearly the fumes are a concern. There a lot of safety issues surrounding the use of plastics in general. Both humans and the environment can be harmed by many aspects of plastics and these bags in particular. A well ventilated area should be a must when working with these bags. Brad
bdelder42 3 years ago
Wow.. awesome work.. I wish i wasn't so far away. I would love to help out!
jodahj 3 years ago 3
You can. That is the beauty of this project. Pick a scout group, church group or local school and tell the leaders about it. They are always looking for fun conservation projects. Brad
bdelder42 3 years ago
This is a fantastic video! Great work guys!
asujnaz 3 years ago