You can reuse old plastic bottles out in the yard to help you grow plants, fruits, and vegetables. I spoke to a professional gardener about how to reuse old bottles as handy tools around the garden.

These flakes can then be used to make the base material for new bottles, or other plastic items like clothes. Reusable systems, on the other hand, try to increase the life of a product.

The global, refillable water bottle industry is worth $10bn and it’s growing at a rate of about 5% a year. Several brands have become household names with international offices across continents.

Reusable water bottles can be made from stainless steel, ceramic, glass or even plastic, though this must be BPA-free, to ensure it is non-toxic. Stainless steel bottles are durable and will keep ...

The use of plastic bottles for water has become commonplace in our daily lives, whether for convenience or the perception ...

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