The heated cap is an interesting trick based on recycling. In practice, it consists of heating the cap of the plastic bottle with a lighter. By adopting this method, you will be doing something good for the environment by minimizing the amount of waste caused to the planet. Find out how to do it.
Heated corks: how to use this trick?
According to recycling professionals, it is entirely possible to recycle plastic bottle caps into something useful.
To be more precise, you can make a dispenser with a spout that will come in handy for DIY projects.
You will need several plastic caps, some pliers, a toothpick and a lighter. Here are the steps to follow:
Prepare the corks and pierce the center with a toothpick;
Take a lighter and heat the top;
Make sure you only heat the center part and make sure it doesn’t melt completely;
When the plastic has relaxed, remove the toothpick;
Hold the cork by the tongs while the toothpick makes a hole by stretching outward.
The benefits of recycling
In the last 10 years, there has been a significant increase in the consumption of plastic products. The authorized limit has even been far exceeded.
This increase is not without consequences for pollution on land, but also at sea. According to figures revealed by the WWF, 450 million tons of plastic waste end up in the seas and oceans.
To preserve flora and fauna, it is important to recycle.