circular economy

circular economy

1. products that have been reused

   • plastic takeout containers can store leftovers or can become great containers for your craft room or workshop
   • turning a glass jar into a pen pot after use
   • old yoghurt pots can be used to plant seedlings whilst they grow
   • wine corks can be used if you chop them up and add them to soil, they make good moisture-retaining mulch, they also have other uses
   • fizzy drink cans pull tabs can be used as jewelry

2. products that use recycled materials

   • old alcohol bottles can become glasses
   • old wooden boats and beach huts can become clocks or tables
   • tents can become reuseable bags
   • tennis balls can be turned into purses
   • sustainable product design
     • barclays bikes
       • shareable bikes locked around London
     • washable produce bags
       • used instead of plastic ziplocks
     • zero waste cutlery pouches
       • sustainable bamboo cutlery set that can be kept in your bag

3. products that have more than one purpose

   • toaster/fryer
   • swiss army knife
   • seating/cupboard space

4. products that can be repaired by replaced

   • dyson hoover parts

5. Rethink Reuse Recycle Repair Reduce Refuse

   • materials that can be recycled
     • glass
     • metals
     • paper
     • plastic
     • textiles
     • organics