Hello from NY
I’ve started a project that utilizes used coffee pods, post consumer paper and waste wax from production lines to make a waterproof fire starter.
The filter is the wick, the coffe grounds will be used for compost and the aluminum recycled.
The intent is to go in to production to keep as many pods out of landfills as possible so I’m starting small with a kickstarter.
Over time I hope to incorporate more items created from recycled materials. I still have a lot to learn.
Just wanted to share this idea because there’s lots of things these little pods can be repurposed for as is.
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Welcome to Precious Plastic @greasemonkey0341
That looks like a great project, if you have a kickstarter link please share it to know more about the project.
Regards
I had the same idea, you could melt down citronella candles and do something similar. Just make sure whatever filler you use is packed right with as much as you can get in there. The more there is in the cup, the longer it will burn.
Could these also be tured into mosquito repellents by adding citronella???
I wasn’t sure if that would violate any forum policies. I did some research in to how these pods are currently being handled and they are being burned in manufacturing and energy plants. I figured we could benefit from that energy as individuals. There is certainly no shortage of used pods.
