Crisp packet blankets - the project continues
1 GoodGymer made their way to help the Homeless Street Angels in Leeds.
- Saturday, 13th of February 2021
- Led by Gemma
Did you know that empty crisp packets can be recycled to create life-saving blankets for people experiencing homelessness? I didn't, well not until recently. But now I know that it is possible to give crisp packets a new lease of life - and help people at the same time, I have been spending every spare minute that I have cutting, washing and ironing crisp packets so that I can help at least a few people in Leeds to keep warm and dry this winter.
This week's mission was to prepare another bin bagful of crisp packets - which I did! The packets are now ready to iron together. My goal is to get at least 600 packets prepped by the end of the month. In doing so, I will have enough packets to make at least 4 sleeping bags/ blankets which I will then give to the Homeless Street Angels to distribute.
If you would like to get involved - get in touch with Gemma (gemma.bridge@goodgym.org) who can give you a supply of packets to get started with - or you could start collecting your own crisp packets! Here is a great, easy to follow video that can guide you through the process of making a blanket: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZT3hHsppvI
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