Ever since Purina began using of the large size polypropylene "DuraWeave" bags I have been saving them, certain a good use would arise and they would not go to waste. In particular, my first thought had been how well these might be used for sandbagging in flood situations, or passed out to victims of tornado or other disaster for salvage/clean-up efforts.
I now have roughly 500 of these, mostly the 16-18lb cat food size, but also a number of 25-33lb as well, and to my surprise, as yet have found no one interested in them. I have even contacted Purina in regard to this, and they knew of no outlets except that of their being a #5 recyclable material. Unfortunately in my location I have found no options unless I wished to pay for them to be taken for recycling. Anyone here have any good ideas along these lines?
By David
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Have you tried Craig's list or freecycle! Either of these may have someone interested in the bags. Good luck!
You can sew enough together for the homeless to use as tarps, tents and ground cover.
If you can send them to me I'm making totes and other things and crafts and need them
this is an older post so I am not not sure you still have any bags now
I would like to see how I might get them from you. I make several items from the bags . I donate a % from each bag I sell to several
Donate some to a local girl scout troop to make Sit-Upons.
Check terracycle.com to see if they are interested in them.
A scout troop can use them. Turn the edge over and install a drawstring. Very handy to keep camping stuff and firewood dry.
Insert an old bed pillow; baste closed. Put into and old pillowcase for a pet bed. Rescue organizations can use these in cages and kennels.
If they are the kind you can make into shopping bags, sell or give them to the people who make them, assuming you have anyone local. Here is what they look like so you know if the bag is the right kind.
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If you can't find anyone who makes them by advertising on Craigslist, you might donate them back to the pet shelters.
I hope this helps.
Sandbags must be porous. I have HUGE stacks of these..two 31lbs a week. No one wants them. You can only make so many tote bags!
I don't really know if this would work but, When you go to reroof your home put the plastic bag next to the tar paper that's over the plywood then put the asphalt shingles over the bag. Seems to me this would be extra leak protection for your roof.
Hi David. I'm Lori. I would love to have the catfood bags you have so diligently been saving over the years. I make aprons, pillows, purses, organizers, etc.....
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