Over the last five years, Penn has turned plastic bags into more than 200 mats for homeless people. EarthDay
And Penn’s idea is growing. The mats are now a communitywide project. And people have given so many plastic bags, she started teaching others her skill.
Admittedly, the mats are time consuming and can be hard on the joints, but the work rarely stops because the residents know each bag and each loop will become a mat that serves a greater purpose.
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