Today’s nomination for “That’s so clever, why didn’t I think of that?” is the simply named Plastic Bottle Cutter, a tool that turns discarded plastic bottles into usable rope. This “invention” is ...

For decades, the “reuse, reduce, recycle” mantra has taught us that the best way to dispose of plastic bottles is to toss them into a recycling bin — but French environmentalists Pavel and Ian think ...

Big Rope has a stranglehold on the ‘tying things down’ industry, and if you’re tired of paying through the nose for a few feet of twine, you’ll want to consider backing the Kickstarter campaign for ...

This device could take your recycling game up a level. The Plastic Bottle Cutter slices bottles into strips which can be used for anything from DIY to arts and crafts. It was fully funded on ...

City recycling programs have helped to reduce the amount of plastic waste making its way into landfills and the world's oceans, but a two-man team from France is providing a more direct approach.

Discover an inspiring DIY project that turns discarded plastic bottles into 3D printer filament and miniature soda bottles.

You may think you’re doing the world some good by recycling plastic bottles – but a French pair of environmentalists has gone one better. Pavel and Ian, a pair of inventors from Versailles, have ...

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This device could take your recycling game up a level. The Plastic Bottle Cutter slices bottles into strips which can be used for anything from DIY to arts and crafts. It was fully funded on ...

I saw a video last year on YouTube where a Russian maker built a rather elaborate rig to turn PET plastic bottles into a flat, very narrow noodle-like “string” that proved to be surprisingly strong.