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How do you facilitate a workshop like a boss when you've never run one before? Here are five short, east-to-learn activities that are common building blocks of popular workshops.

Nervous about running your first workshop? We get it. It's a high-stakes situation and you want to seem confident and practiced. So how do you facilitate a workshop like a boss when you've never run one before? Well, you don't.

Instead of jumping straight in at the deep end, try out individual workshop activities on your own. Take your time to understand the steps, get a feel for what situations they work in, and enjoy yourself without anyone judging you if things go wrong.

Here are five short activities, all common building blocks of popular workshops, that you'll immediately benefit from learning:

How Might We...

When to use: When you are overwhelmed with obstacles

Outcome: All obstacles reframed into opportunities, 1-3 of them highlighted to focus on

What you need: a bunch of post-its, marker, second marker or voting dots

Time: 30 mins
Method:
1. Set a timer for 10 mins. Write down the problems and obstacles that come to mind, each on a separate post-it note.

2. Set another timer for 10 mins. Now grab a post-it, take the first problem and reframe it so it's a question that starts with "How Might We" (HMW for short). For instance, if your problem was "Low visitor numbers", your HMW reframe will be: "HMW increase visitor numbers?"

3. Repeat until you get to the last one.

4. Now set a timer for 5 mins. Skim through your HMW notes and group them by theme. e.g. site visits, newsletter signup, refunds. Go quick and dirty. You'll see which areas have the most challenges to solve.

5. Set another timer for 5 mins. You're going to vote on the biggest pain points; no more than 3. Place a dot vote next to the chosen HMW questions (or draw a dot with the 2nd marker). You can use more than one vote for the same question!

6. Peel off the post-its with the votes and you've got your focus points.

Quite a big shift in thinking, isn't it? You can immediately start coming up with potential solutions. There's gonna be a lot of them! If only we had a way to prioritise them...

Impact / effort matrix

When to use: When you need to prioritise

Outcome: A weighted and prioritised grid of the challenges you're facing, showing which ones to focus on and which ones to ditch

What you need: post-its, marker, a sheet of paper or a whiteboard

Time: 15 minutes
Method:
1. Draw a 2x2 grid. The X axis is impact; the Y axis is effort.

2. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Write down your items to prioritise on individual post-its. These could be DIY tasks, Q4 priorities, or the potential solutions from the HMW activity above.

3. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Now take the post-its one by one and stick them on the impact/effort matrix. Where you're going to stick them depends on two things: how hard it is to do them (effort), and how much you'd gain if they were done (impact). You don't need to get clinical: broad strokes will do.

4. Voting is probably not even going to be necessary as the matrix speaks for itself. We like to assign each quadrant a role - they make it pretty obvious what to focus on and what to avoid like the plague.

Now get cracking on those quick wins and get a few tasks out of the way.

Crazy 8's

When to use: When you're out of creative juice. Your ideas feel old and boring.

Outcome: 8 whacky, off the wall ideas

What you need: A4 sheet of paper, marker

Time: 8 minutes (yes, really)

Method:

1. Think about the idea that you need to jazz up. Is it some stale marketing copy? A bad piece of design? Or a boring event plan?

2. Fold an A4 piece of paper into half, then half again, and (you guessed it) half again. You should have 8 rectangular sections.

3. Set a timer for one minute. In that minute, draw or write a crazy variation of your boring idea into square 1. Go nuts and don't limit yourself: the point here is to break through your creative barrier.

4. When the minute is up, start the timer for another minute and move on to square 2. Develop your new idea further - and if you can't, just come up with a new one.

5. Repeat until you've filled all 8 squares.

You might be able to use one of these ideas, but it's also possible that they're just too "out there". But after this exercise you'll be in a more creative frame of mind. You can dig into what does and doesn't work about the crazy ideas, and that'll give you a direction to move in.

User journey map

When to use: When work becomes abstract or confusing. It's a sign you've lost sight of the actual, real-life journey that your audience is taking

Outcome: A simple, visual, step-by-step map of the user journey

What you need: A4 sheet of paper, marker

Time: 20 minutes

Method:

1. Rotate your sheet to a horizontal position. Create 5 headings across the width, as if you were making columns: Actors | Discover | Learn | Use | Goal

2. Think about who your actors are. Is it the customer? Is it the sales department? You might have more than one actor and more than one journey.

3. Now pin down the end goal. What is it you want them to achieve? A sale? A newsletter subscription?

4. What's the immediate step that leads them to the goal? And what's the step before THAT? Where do they need to discover your product in order for all that to happen? Work your way back through the various phases. Adjust / omit them as needed.

It won't be a work of art, but it's still worth sticking above your desk. It WILL pull you back to reality when work starts to feel abstract again.

Lightning demos

When to use: When you're stuck for inspiration or something feels unsolvable

Outcome: 1-3 inspiring ideas of how others solved a similar challenge

What you need: smartphone or computer with Internet connection, post-its, marker

Time: 30 minutes

Method:

1. Think about what you're trying to solve. How have others solved a similar problem? You might have seen a TV ad, listened to a talk or used a product that got it right.

2. Look up those companies and products, or try to find new ones. They don't have to be from your own industry and 2-3 examples will suffice.

3. Note down the big idea that makes each solution work and try to find the how or why. We've got a handy template for you:

4. Take a couple of screenshots or photos that show the solution in action.

Normally you'd demo these to your team so they can... get inspired (*cough* steal it *cough*) but you don't have to do that. Demoing to yourself is enough to find the strong ideas and get the creative juices flowing. (You thief.)

There you have it: five brilliant activities to build your workshopping muscle while solving problems. Once you've got the hang of them, it's time to capitalise on your unfair advantage.

A meeting has tanked? Swoop in and save the day with a "How might we..." activity. Running a prioritisation session? Give the effort / impact matrix a spin. This way you'll be preparing the ground for your first full-blown workshop while looking like an absolute badass.

Did someone say "like a boss"?

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For the Greeks, temples were not only places to worship the gods but also impressive symbols of their society and culture. They were built as focal points on the highest ground of every city in Greece and the conquered territories around the Mediterranean. Beneath the temples spread public meeting places, civic buildings, gymnasiums, stadiums, theaters, and housing.

Today, the remains of Greek cities can be found in Italy, Sicily, and Turkey. One of the reasons that they have lasted so long is that the Greeks built their temples, amphitheaters, and other major public buildings with limestone and marble. Blocks of stone were held in place by bronze or iron pins set into molten lead - a flexible system that could withstand earthquakes.

Greek architecture followed a highly structured system of proportions that relates individual architectural components to the whole building. This system was developed according to three styles, or orders.

Each of the orders consists of an upright support called a column that extends from a base at the bottom to a shaft in the middle and a capital at the top - much like the feet, body, and head of the human figure. The capital was often a stylized representation of natural forms, such as animal horns or plant leaves. It, in turn, supports a horizontal element called the entablature, which is divided further into three different parts:

The architrave (lowest part)

These elements, in turn, were further elaborated with decorative moldings and ornamentation (see Figure 1). Each component of a classical order was sized and arranged according to an overall proportioning system based on the height and diameter of the columns.

The Greeks first constructed their orders with wood, and then switched to stone using the same forms. The ends of the wooden beams holding up the roof, for example, were translated into stone as a decorative element, called a triglyph ("three grooves"), in the entablature above the column capital.
The Greeks started out using only one order per building. But after a few hundred years, they got more creative and sometimes used one order for the exterior and another for the interior. The proportions of the orders were developed over a long period of time - they became lighter and more refined.

Some folks think that the orders are primarily a question of details, moldings, and characteristic capitals. However, in fact, the very concept of order and an overall relationship is really the most important thing here. Each of the orders is a proportional system or a range of proportions for the entire structure.

Doric: Heavy simplicity
The oldest, simplest, and most massive of the three Greek orders is the Doric, which was applied to temples beginning in the 7th century B.C. As shown in Figure 2, columns are placed close together and are often without bases. Their shafts are sculpted with concave curves called flutes. The capitals are plain with a rounded section at the bottom, known as the echinus, and a square at the top, called the abacus. The entablature has a distinctive frieze decorated with vertical channels, or triglyphs. In between the triglyphs are spaces, called metopes, which were commonly sculpted with figures and ornamentation. The frieze is separated from the architrave by a narrow band called the regula. Together, these elements formed a rectangular structure surrounded by a double row of columns that conveyed a bold unity. The Doric order reached its pinnacle of perfection in the Parthenon.

Ionic: Look for the two scrolls
The next order to be developed by the Greeks was the Ionic (see Figure 3). It is called Ionic because it developed in the Ionian islands in the 6th century B.C. Roman historian Vitruvius compared this delicate order to a female form, in contrast to the stockier "male" Doric order.
The Ionic was used for smaller buildings and interiors. It's easy to recognize because of the two scrolls, called volutes, on its capital. The volutes may have been based on nautilus shells or animal horns.

Between the volutes is a curved section that is often carved with oval decorations known as egg and dart. Above the capital, the entablature is narrower than the Doric, with a frieze containing a continuous band of sculpture. One of the earliest and most striking examples of the Ionic order is the tiny Temple to Athena Nike at the entrance to the Athens Acropolis. It was designed and built by Callicrates from about 448-421 B.C.

Corinthian: Leafy but not as popular
The third order is the Corinthian, which wasn't used much by the Greeks. It is named after the city of Corinth, where sculptor Callimachus supposedly invented it by at the end of the 5th century B.C. after he spotted a goblet surrounded by leaves. As shown in Figure 4, the Corinthian is similar to the Ionic order in its base, column, and entablature, but its capital is far more ornate, carved with two tiers of curly acanthus leaves. The oldest known Corinthian column stands inside the 5th-century temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae.

Compensating for illusions: Straight or curved, who knew?

The Greeks continued to strive for perfection in the appearance of their buildings. To make their columns look straight, they bowed them slightly outward to compensate for the optical illusion that makes vertical lines look curved from a distance. They named this effect entasis, which means "to strain" in Greek.
Relationships between columns, windows, doorways, and other elements were constantly analyzed to find pleasing dimensions that were in harmony with nature and the human body. Symmetry and the unity of parts to the whole were important to Greek architecture, as these elements reflected the democratic city-state pioneered by the Greek civilization.

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For the Greeks, temples were not only places to worship the gods but also impressive symbols of their society and culture. They were built as focal points on the highest ground of every city in Greece and the conquered territories around the Mediterranean. Beneath the temples spread public meeting places, civic buildings, gymnasiums, stadiums, theaters, and housing.
Today, the remains of Greek cities can be found in Italy, Sicily, and Turkey. One of the reasons that they have lasted so long is that the Greeks built their temples, amphitheaters, and other major public buildings with limestone and marble. Blocks of stone were held in place by bronze or iron pins set into molten lead - a flexible system that could withstand earthquakes.

Greek architecture followed a highly structured system of proportions that relates individual architectural components to the whole building. This system was developed according to three styles, or orders.

Each of the orders consists of an upright support called a column that extends from a base at the bottom to a shaft in the middle and a capital at the top - much like the feet, body, and head of the human figure. The capital was often a stylized representation of natural forms, such as animal horns or plant leaves. It, in turn, supports a horizontal element called the entablature, which is divided further into three different parts:

The architrave (lowest part)

These elements, in turn, were further elaborated with decorative moldings and ornamentation (see Figure 1). Each component of a classical order was sized and arranged according to an overall proportioning system based on the height and diameter of the columns.

The Greeks first constructed their orders with wood, and then switched to stone using the same forms. The ends of the wooden beams holding up the roof, for example, were translated into stone as a decorative element, called a triglyph ("three grooves"), in the entablature above the column capital.
The Greeks started out using only one order per building. But after a few hundred years, they got more creative and sometimes used one order for the exterior and another for the interior. The proportions of the orders were developed over a long period of time - they became lighter and more refined.

Some folks think that the orders are primarily a question of details, moldings, and characteristic capitals. However, in fact, the very concept of order and an overall relationship is really the most important thing here. Each of the orders is a proportional system or a range of proportions for the entire structure.

Doric: Heavy simplicity
The oldest, simplest, and most massive of the three Greek orders is the Doric, which was applied to temples beginning in the 7th century B.C. As shown in Figure 2, columns are placed close together and are often without bases. Their shafts are sculpted with concave curves called flutes. The capitals are plain with a rounded section at the bottom, known as the echinus, and a square at the top, called the abacus. The entablature has a distinctive frieze decorated with vertical channels, or triglyphs. In between the triglyphs are spaces, called metopes, which were commonly sculpted with figures and ornamentation. The frieze is separated from the architrave by a narrow band called the regula. Together, these elements formed a rectangular structure surrounded by a double row of columns that conveyed a bold unity. The Doric order reached its pinnacle of perfection in the Parthenon.

Ionic: Look for the two scrolls
The next order to be developed by the Greeks was the Ionic (see Figure 3). It is called Ionic because it developed in the Ionian islands in the 6th century B.C. Roman historian Vitruvius compared this delicate order to a female form, in contrast to the stockier "male" Doric order.
The Ionic was used for smaller buildings and interiors. It's easy to recognize because of the two scrolls, called volutes, on its capital. The volutes may have been based on nautilus shells or animal horns.

Between the volutes is a curved section that is often carved with oval decorations known as egg and dart. Above the capital, the entablature is narrower than the Doric, with a frieze containing a continuous band of sculpture. One of the earliest and most striking examples of the Ionic order is the tiny Temple to Athena Nike at the entrance to the Athens Acropolis. It was designed and built by Callicrates from about 448-421 B.C.

Corinthian: Leafy but not as popular
The third order is the Corinthian, which wasn't used much by the Greeks. It is named after the city of Corinth, where sculptor Callimachus supposedly invented it by at the end of the 5th century B.C. after he spotted a goblet surrounded by leaves. As shown in Figure 4, the Corinthian is similar to the Ionic order in its base, column, and entablature, but its capital is far more ornate, carved with two tiers of curly acanthus leaves. The oldest known Corinthian column stands inside the 5th-century temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae.

Compensating for illusions: Straight or curved, who knew?

The Greeks continued to strive for perfection in the appearance of their buildings. To make their columns look straight, they bowed them slightly outward to compensate for the optical illusion that makes vertical lines look curved from a distance. They named this effect entasis, which means "to strain" in Greek.
Relationships between columns, windows, doorways, and other elements were constantly analyzed to find pleasing dimensions that were in harmony with nature and the human body. Symmetry and the unity of parts to the whole were important to Greek architecture, as these elements reflected the democratic city-state pioneered by the Greek civilization.

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According to the 5 R's, four actions should be taken, if possible, prior to 'recycling': refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle. Incorporating this methodology into your business' waste reduction and recycling efforts will minimize landfill waste and help take your recycling program to the next level, helping you enter the world of sustainable waste management. In this post, we explain each of the 5 R's and the benefits of putting them into practice at your business.

How to Apply the 5 R's

Applying the 5 R's to your business' waste management and recycling strategies can positively impact the outcome of your program by significantly reducing the amount of waste your business generates. In the 5 R's hierarchy, remember to treat recycling as a last resort after attempting to refuse, reduce, reuse or repurpose. Before disposing of your waste, walk through each of these steps in the following order:

STEP ONE: REFUSe

Refuse: the first element of the 5 R's hierarchy. Learning to refuse waste can take some practice, but incorporating this step into your business' strategy is the most effective way to minimize waste. Talk to your procurement team about refusing to buy wasteful or non-recyclable products. When working with vendors, refuse unnecessary product packaging and request reusable or returnable containers. Making smarter purchasing decisions and setting standards and expectations early in the process makes it easier for organizations to "refuse" waste in the first place. An expert fully-managed waste services partner can make it even easier for your business.

STEP TWO: REDUCE

Reduce the use of harmful, wasteful, and non-recyclable products. Reducing dependency on these kinds of products results in less waste materials ending up in landfill and the associated negative environmental impacts. We recommend always using the minimum amount required to avoid unnecessary waste. For example, when printing a document, print double-sided to cut your waste output in half. Other commonly used items businesses can focus on reducing include single-use plastics, plastic packaging, organic waste, and Styrofoam cups.

STEP THREE: REUSE

Single-use plastics have created a "throw-away" culture by normalizing consumer behavior of using materials once and then throwing them away. The rate at which we consume plastics has become unimaginable, and the plastic crisis has become one of the world's greatest environmental challenges. In an effort to reduce waste, reuse items throughout the workplace instead of buying new ones. Begin by focusing on one area of your business at a time, like the break room. Replace all of the single-use eating utensils, Styrofoam cups, water bottles, and paper plates with compostable or reusable alternatives. Once you master one area, prioritize reuse for other products in your facility like packaging peanuts, printer cartridges, cardboard boxes, food containers, and rechargeable batteries.

STEP FOUR: REPURPOSE

For every item that can't be refused, reduced, or reused, try repurposing it. Many people in the green community refer to this method as upcycling. You may be surprised to learn how many common office products serve more than one purpose. Sometimes it requires using some creativity, but the possibilities are endless. Try using wasted printer paper for scrap paper, cardboard boxes for storing supplies, binder clips to hold power cords and chargers in place, and even mason jars, coffee mugs, and tin cans for holding pens and pencils. Designate an area of your office as an Upcycle Station for collecting and storing supplies. Encourage your colleagues to add items to the station they no longer need and to check there before purchasing new supplies. Embrace technology to help find more ideas and new ways to repurpose your items.

sTEP FIVE: RECYCLE

Last but definitely not least: recycle. Once you've gone through all of the other R's, recycling is the most environmentally friendly waste disposal method. If your business doesn't already, it should start collecting cardboard, mixed paper products, commingled materials (plastics, aluminum, glass) and organics. Most companies we speak with are surprised by the amount of waste they reduce by establishing an effective recycling program. Click here for a breakdown of how RoadRunner can work to save your business on waste and recycling management costs.
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Closing The Loop

Which of the 5 R's could your business focus on improving? Think about your current waste and recycling strategies and then come back here and let us know what you think! Or ask your coworkers which of the R's they want to focus on improving individually. Some of the answers may surprise you. If you're interested in learning how RoadRunner can help your business RecycleMORE™, please reach out to set up a time to talk with one of our representatives today.

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Children all over the world love LEGO® bricks, but what happens when those children outgrow their brick-building days? What happens to the hundreds of loose bricks that are just taking up space in your home?

Today, it's drilled into us to reuse and recycle wherever we can, so it feels wrong to throw something away that's perfectly usable. If the time has come to dispose of your old LEGO® bricks, you're probably wondering how best to shift your bricks. Can LEGO® bricks be recycled and if so, how do you recycle them?

Well, unfortunately, LEGO® bricks are almost impossible to recycle in the traditional sense. Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away and turning them into new products. The plastic that LEGO® bricks are made out of is very difficult to melt down to turn into something else, so if you try to recycle your bricks, they're likely to end up in landfill.

But don't give up hope just yet! There are other ways to dispose of, or 'recycle' your LEGO® pieces that are environmentally friendly.

Why are LEGO® Bricks Not Recyclable?

LEGO® bricks are famous for being sturdy and durable. While these are great qualities for a toy to have, they're not so great when it comes to recycling. LEGO® bricks are made up of 20 different types of plastic, 80% being ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene). ABS is what gives LEGO® bricks their strength and is generally very difficult to recycle. So although it is possible to recycle LEGO® bricks, most recycling centres don't accept it. The LEGO Group is working on finding a more sustainable material for their bricks, that will enable them to be recycled. But for now, we're tasked with finding other ways to give our unwanted LEGO® bricks a second purpose and avoid waste.

What can I Do with My Old LEGO® Bricks UK?

1. Sell Your LEGO® Bricks

Selling old LEGO® bricks is a great way to expand it's life. Not only will you be giving your bricks a new home, but you'll get paid for it too!

The best place to sell unwanted LEGO® bricks online is on WeBuyBricks. We aim to give people a sustainable solution when they're decluttering LEGO® bricks, that's completely hassle-free! We buy LEGO® bricks by weight, so there's no need to organise your collection before you sell it. Whether you have co-ordinated sets or a jumbled up bag of bricks, we'll take them off your hands in exchange for cash.

Weigh Your LEGO® Bricks

To get started, pop your LEGO® bricks in a plastic bag and weigh it. You might have to do this in a couple of small bags to fit on your kitchen scales. Then head over to our website and select the weight that is closest to yours from the drop-down menu.

Get an Instant Price

You'll get an instant valuation for your LEGO® bricks, simply accept and checkout to continue.

Post It for Free

Package up your LEGO® bricks using the free postage label that we provide and take it to your local Evri drop-off point or arrange a FREE home collection.

Get Paid the Next Day

Choose either bank transfer or PayPal and see the money land in your bank the day after we receive your parcel!

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2. Donate LEGO® Bricks to Charity

If you're not looking to make a profit from you old bricks, then donating them is a good option.

There are a ton of charity shops around that will take your LEGO® bricks off your hands. If you already have a charity in mind, this is the perfect opportunity to support them. If not, a quick google search should help you find any local charities that accept LEGO® sets and pieces. Wherever you choose, donating to charity is a great way to help a good cause.

3. Donate to Your Local School or Nursery

There's also the option to donate your LEGO® brick collection to a local school or nursery - but make sure you give then a call to check whether or not they're interested first.

Most schools will be happy to accept your donations! Unfortunately, school budgets aren't as big as they used to be, so getting such a loveable toy for free will help schools to entertain kids and keep their money free for other supplies and resources.

4. Give to Friends or Family

This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce a nephew, niece or friend to the love of brick building! Collecting LEGO® bricks isn't the cheapest hobby to have, so most of your loved ones would be thrilled to get your unwanted collection for free.

What if Your LEGO® bricks aren't in Good Condition?

If you're selling or donating LEGO® bricks, they obviously need to be in a good enough condition to play with. See our condition guidelines for guidance.

If your LEGO® bricks collection isn't in a usable condition, it's worth trying to find a recycling centre that might accept your old bricks.

You could also try getting in contact with the LEGO Group directly for advice. They can sometimes grind down old bricks to make new pieces. If those pieces can't be ground down and reused in moulding, they could help generate power in the LEGO Group facilities.

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There are hundreds of looks that come across the Miss Universe pageant stage, but there was one in particular that caught many people's attention on Saturday night.

Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam, 24, took to the stage in a silver evening gown, but those that looked closely noticed a specific unique detail: it was made up almost entirely of soda tabs.

The dress, dubbed the " Hidden Precious Diamond Dress," was designed by Thailand-based fashion brand Manirat and was created from hundreds of aluminum soda tabs combined with Swarovski crystals, according to a post on the Miss Thailand Instagram page.

The dress went viral on social media, with an Instagram post Sueangam-iam shared of the look garnering more than 235,000 likes, and a TikTok made about the dress by a Miss Universe fan amassing nearly 125,000 likes.

The dress isn't just unique in its style, but also in its story. Sueangam-iam wrote on Instagram that her inspiration for the dress came from her upbringing and being called by some a " garbage beauty queen."

"Growing up with garbage collector parents, my life as a child was among piles of garbage and recyclables," Sueangam-iam captioned her post of the dress.

"This unique gown was purposefully tailored-made with discarded and recycled materials, namely the 'Can Tab' to present to the UNIVERSE that what's considered worthless by many actually possesses its own value and beauty," she continued. "Thank you all for seeing it, hearing it, and hopefully being that message of self-worth. 🕊"

Sueangam-iam was raised in Bangkok, Thailand with her father before being sent away to a Bhuddist temple to be raised among nuns, according to her Miss Universe bio. Having been raised in poverty, she had to collect merit points, donate blood every semester, collect plastic waste bottles and clean bathrooms in order to pay tuition for schooling.

Her experiences growing up inspired her to take on the platform of advocating for equal access to education for all Thai children during her reign as Miss Universe Thailand, working with non-profits like Smile Train Thailand to connect children with educational means.

Sueangam-iam failed to make it in the top 16 of the Miss Universe pageant, but walked away with the Impact Wave Leadership award for her advocacy.

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Ultimately, Miss USA's R'Bonney Gabriel took the crown at the Miss Universe pageant, beating out more than 80 other delegations from around the world.

When asked during the final question how she would show that Miss Universe is "an empowering and progressive organization" if she were to win, Gabriel answered that she would "invest in our community and use your unique talent to make a difference."

"We all have something special, and when we plant those seeds to other people in our life, we transform them, and we use that as a vehicle for change," she added.

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Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam Wowed in a Dress Made Out of Soda Tabs at the Miss Universe Pageant

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There are hundreds of looks that come across the Miss Universe pageant stage, but there was one in particular that caught many people's attention on Saturday night. Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam, 24, took to the stage in a silver evening gown, but those that looked closely noticed a specific unique detail: it was made up almost entirely of soda tabs.

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Introduction: Plastic Smithing: How to Make Your Own HDPE Plastic Anything (DIY Plastic Lumber)

How to make really good hard plastic while reusing and recycling plastic bags at home! Via this method, you can make ANYTHING you want to, out of hard, lightweight, real plastic that's astoundingly durable. It comes out very similar in texture to recycled plastic lumber.

best of all, this method involves no fumes!

I'm gonna show you how to make plastic wheels for your robot!

I first heard about stewing plastic bags to make new things from Dave Huebsch's book " Village Assignment " about interesting adventures had while running a charity/NGO (" Common Hope ") in Guatemala. He, amazingly, repaired the bottom weight-carrying main bearing of a washing machine with a big plastic disc made of stewed plastic bags, which actually was such a good stand-in replacement that it held up for several years. (and here are some more Guatemalan Handy Tricks)

I had to try it right away, and the first couple times I just burnt plastic, until I came up with this method.

By the end of this, you'll be able to make yourself a knife sheath, mold around your shoes and make DIY hard-toe sneakers, wheels, bearings, bushings, or any kind of plastic part! Take pictures and post them in the comments!

Step 1: Materials

Collect all the plastic bags you can get, they shrink down a lot.
Shredding them will make your final texture finer.

Use an old pot that you aren't going to use for food any more, or get one secondhand for really cheap at a thrift store.

Find a stick or something else you can use for a spatula.

I liked the clothespin a lot because I could pick things up as well as stir.

Oh, and oil! (I used canola because it was right there next to my stove. If you're, for example, making a bearing you can impregnate it with your personal favorite grease.)

So grab your favorite oil, here's why:

Plastic bags are made of LDPE (low density polyethylene) which melts at 248 F.

I got the temperature wrong and tried doing this in a homemade double boiler filled with water (to regulate the temperature to water's boiling point), which, of course, just made hot plastic bags.

After the double-boiler mistake I re-read the LDPE melt-point and discovered my folly! So I came up with melting them in oil.

Cooking oil boils around 350, which is far too hot for plastic, and which you don't want anyway (splashing boiling oil = no fun unless you're a hun), so I keep it to a nice low-viscosity canola oil heat and things work just fine.

If you wanted a smooth, non-oily finished surface, consider using wax instead.

ALSO: oil is not required per se --
if you had a constant temperature hot surface that you could guarantee to keep down around the melting point, you could do this just fine with no oil or wax!

Step 2: Add Oil, and Stew.

It doesn't really matter what polyethylene you use, you can melt HDPE plastic bottles in too, if you want.

That is, Resin Identification Code #2 and #4 are both good.

Polyethylene Terephthalate, that is PETE/PET or #1, may also work.

EDIT: Thanks to reader concern, I will state what may not be obvious from the pictures: there are no fumes. There's no smoke, no fans, no inhalation hazard. If there's smoke or fumes, you're doing something wrong and you're burning the plastic. That's why you use oil for temperature regulation.

The plastic bags do this alive-shrinky thing that looks really neat, so I took a video!

Step 3: Mash It

When it's tacky like chewing gum, start mashing it around to get the different bag-lumps to stick to each other. A hand blender would be exceptionally helpful in this situation, but I chose to merely wreck one of my mom's forks instead.

Step 4: Get Moldy

Now, while it's still pliable, put it into the form you want!

Since I'm just experimenting, I grabbed a salsa container that looked about the right shape for a wheel mold, and a wine bottle to make the hole in the middle.

I don't know any special techniques for molding and casting, but matt, rachel, bilal, paul, freemanmfg and smooth-on do!

If you were a molding ninja, you could make a plastic positive of your own face!

Step 5: Freeze

Let it cool like cookies, or if you're impatient, make it cool faster in the freezer.

Step 6: Enjoy!

There's the finished thing. It's got a lot of visual texture/color swirls, but it's actually a pretty regular surface. The circle turned out very well, and you can carve on this, machine it, turn it, and drill it, if you want something more precise.

This shows the finished product, the wheel, as well as another disc I made, and a video of just how surprisingly bouncy homemade plastic is.

Improvements to make:

I'd love to try using wax, instead of oil, so that the final surface is less greasy.
Shredding the bags beforehand would probably give a more homogeneous texture.

Also exciting! If you machined down a brick like this into large-ish chunks, you could feed them to your homemade injection molder! DIY action figures, hooray!

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Plastic Smithing: How to Make Your Own HDPE Plastic Anything (DIY Plastic Lumber)

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Plastic Smithing: How to Make Your Own HDPE Plastic Anything (DIY Plastic Lumber): How to make really good hard plastic while reusing and recycling plastic bags at home! Via this method, you can make ANYTHING you want to, out of hard, lightweight, real plastic that's astoundingly durable.

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