Educating Tomorrow

I found out what to do with that pesky plastic #6 that is not recyclable.... it's the stuff raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, and to-go foods sometimes comes in. Just check for the number inside the very misleading chasing arrows (the recycling symbol which means absolutely squat when it comes to plastic... oh those sneaking plastic makers... they've all fooled us so well) 

You can make SHRINKY DINKS!

Instructions:

1.  Wash and dry the plastic meticulously

2.  Cut the flat part out with no stickers

3.  Draw or trace a picture onto it with perminant marker

4.  Cut it out so that there are not sharp edges

5.  Punch a hole in it with a hole punch if you want to make a charm

6.  Place on parchment paper in a 250 degree toaster oven for about 30 seconds give or take... it works best in a toaster over.  I tried it in a real oven and it took a lot longer, so maybe the temp has to be adjusted.  You will see it shrivel up and then straighten out most likely... it's not fool proof.  Probably also shouldn't breath it in... I didn't say it wasn't toxic as I imagine most plastic is. 

Let me know how it turns out... or email me and we can schedule a demonstration.  I'll try to take some pictures and post them.