After several months of recycling plastic bottles, the idea for an 100% recycled greenhouse made from plastic bottles was born and put into full affect.
Step one: Mapping out the size of your igloo. (For this igloo design, we went with the dimensions of 5'3/8" for the length, width, and height.
Step two: Gathering the bottles and hot glue for the process.
(Number of bottles used were in the range of 515-520 plastic used. Average pack of 24 bottles costs about 3 dollars. Total cost for bottles alone for this experiment would cost around 172 dollars.)
Step three: Sorting and stripping the labels of the bottles that were perfect for construction
My team and I traveled with the greenhouse igloo to Raleigh, NC in the back of a U-haul truck, and when we arrived at our destination to display this piece, the entire structure was destroyed from the motion and bouncing of the trailer. So, (without panicking), my AWESOME team of right and left hands jumped into action beside me, and we created this 2nd edition within 3.5 hours of sorting and gluing of the original greenhouse.
I encourage everyone to practice recycling and create their own masterpieces out of recycled goods and experiment with new ideas and structures if the creative spirit invites you.
"Stop hurting Mother Nature"
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