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ENGL 4021 M06 Technical Writing

How to upcycle plastic bottles


into stylish bracelets
UPCYCLE PROYECT

What is Upcycling?
Upcycling generally refers to the transformation of waste materials
into something useful or valuable and is a useful concept that can be
applied not only to the waste design industry but also to waste
recycling and resource circulation. Upcycling is the key concept for
improving the value of waste by redefining the concept as “the
recycling of waste materials and discarded products in ways that
enhance their value.” (Yi et al., 2019)

Materials
•plastic bottle • Clothing Iron
• tape (optional) • Nail polish ( at least 3 different colors)
• scissors or a sharp blade

Instructions
Clear the plastic bottle of
1 any labels it may have.

2 Use tape to outline where


you are going to cut in the Note: This step is optional.
bottle.

3 Use the scissors or sharp


blade to cut along the lines
made with tape in the
plastic bottle.

4 After cutting the pieces of plastic,


use the clothing iron in medium
heat without steam to smooth out
the borders of the plastic.

Warning: Be careful not to burn yourself, the iron will be hot.

Note: For steps 3 and 4, children under 13 need adult supervision and
assistance.

5 Decorate your new


bracelet with acrylic
paint or nail polish.

6 Let the paint dry and you are ready to


use your new stylish and unique
bracelets.

To watch the demonstration go to:


https://sistemaupr-
my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/valerie_orengo_upr_edu/EUqTud9G4mtAlTFoUHg
0UqsBbzbFfojKjp1bs4plR6rffw?e=3lYe9Q

Retrieved from: INNOVA Crafts. (2015, April 13). DIY crafts: BRACELETS
recycling plastic bottles - Innova Crafts. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1ZHnVn-vPc&feature=youtu.be

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