Trash Jewelry

Problem: Avoiding plastic packaging can be extremely difficult, especially when it comes to shopping for groceries. Globally, less than 5% of plastic is recycled— and even when it is, plastic degrades in quality every time it’s recycled, meaning that eventually any plastic will break down.

Solution: Flat plastic produce containers shrink with heat, creating a thicker, more durable plastic. Yes, you read that right— produce containers are made out of Shrinky Dinks. Below, you can see a few examples of earrings made out of recycled produce containers.