Ironing Chip Bags to Keep Warm

So it turns out, that not only can crisp packets be recycled, the foil lining actually provides some great thermal insulation for projects where warmth is key. So we tried our hand at fusing crisp bags together using a standard clothes iron and turned them into a sleeping bag to keep the cold out. It actually works great and it’s incredibly easy to do. The packets fuse quickly and by making them into large sheets, you can quickly put together a huge amount of material to work with. One thing we’d like to hear your thoughts on is the fusing together of two materials. We always advocate keeping materials separate for future recycling, but since both crisp packets and thin film polyethene have terrible recycling rates, is it better to recycle them into something usable? Another thing top consider is that once made this material is incredibly easy to repair, which will help extend its life. So what do you think? Net positive or not worth the effort? Be sure to check out The Crisp Packet Project if