It really does put things into perspective and reminds us not to take what we have for granted."
She first learned about the plarning of mats in 2022, when she was a sophomore in highschool.
That year she launched the Repurpose Plarn Mat Project, which she has been leading ever since.
Credit:Courtesy Lydia Roberts
These mats are a labor of love.
A single mat takes about 700-900 bags and 15-20 hours to make.
In some temperatures, Brien said that the mats can even save lives.
Credit:Courtesy of Lydia Roberts
It really does put things into perspective and reminds us not to take what we have for granted."
With the help of neighborhood bag drives, Roberts group made about 50 mats over the past year.
But a new partnership guarantees access to a nearly limitless supply of bags.
With last months donation of roughly 8,000 bags, the teens crafted 10 sleeping mats.
“For teens this is a fun way to give back.
It’s a win-win for everyone.”
Keep up the good work!
