Clothing brand GiLo takes plastic bottles from beaches and turns them into men's boardshorts. So much so they are taking discarded plastic bottles found on beaches around the world and turning them into men's shorts. It could go a long way towards helping reduce single-use plastic, as almost 20 plastic bottles can make one pair of shorts. Step 1: Plastic bottles are stripped of caps and labels, and then thoroughly cleaned to remove any residue or contaminants. Jay Caboz / Business Insider South AfricaStep 4: The pellets are then stretched out and made into yarn, which is then woven into a fabric.

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