Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle an old PVC airbed?

By: Jodie

Jodie — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:25:41 +0000

I have one too, an air bed the cat got a hold of, and now all I have is a big question on how to keep all this plastic from just ending up in the ground (taken to the dump). That’s what these other folks are wondering too I imagine. Is there no way to RE-cycle this stuff back into the “re-cyclying plastic system” and re-made into “other stuff”.
Like “sort it” into it’s proper place in the Re-cycling plastic system?!
I mean, if in case you don’t have a BBQ, Or have a dog (to make a dog-run cover for) or dig the idea of sewing up a bunch of plastic skirts (all GOOD suggestions——-but…..)

Jodie unaforest@yahoo.com

By: David

David — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:34:54 +0000

have you not thaught of turning the air bed into a rather fetching skirt as the places that the air springs are placed will make a plesent pattern on the skirt, though it might be sweaty you could have the fabric side against your skin but it would mean that you could sit down on a wet park bench or a wet seat whithout a care in the world but would need a matching top to compleate the outfit.

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:45:01 +0000

Make cushion covers for outdoor furniture.

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:30:23 +0000

Cut the plastic top off and use for BBQ cover

By: David

David — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:58:56 +0000

eat it..

By: Xarla

Xarla — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:41:49 +0000

Sew it into grocery bags.

By: debbie

debbie — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:40:46 +0000

Not sure how flexible this material is, but could you cut away one of the narrow ends and attach a (blanket, old comforter, etc.) to the inside, and use this as a sleeping bag?

Or cut into long strips, weave (over/under) the strips to make an outdoor area rug, say for the patio?

By: roxanne

roxanne — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:22:46 +0000

use it as a floaty toy in the pool or lake.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:46:47 +0000

Put lots of Velcro on onside, strap it to a wall, put on a suit that sticks to Velcro and JUMP! I have not tried it but it always looks fun!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:24:04 +0000

Use it as a tarp or to shade an area for a dog run.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:18:27 +0000

I read that someone had used one as a “flat rain barrell” for unerneath a deck

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:53:49 +0000

Blue screen for your new video project? :)

By: Javier

Javier — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:19:59 +0000

Fill it up with dirt. Cut holes out the top and grow some tomatoes.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:31:40 +0000

this is so relevant! we have two…lying in a heap…

i have no idea what to do with them!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:04:34 +0000

If you’re replacing it, hang on to it. You can use the material to patch any leaks you may get in the new one.

By: Hel

Hel — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:41:53 +0000

How about a groundsheet protector for a tent?