Relier Pairs How to make an Ecobrick??Version en ligne Match the steps! par Erica García 1 Well done! Put the lid on and your eco brick is finished and ready for building. 2 Use a stick or the back of a long wooden spoon to compress the waste down. 3 Collect non-recyclables materials to fill it. Make sure all materials are clean and dry. 4 Find a clean, dry, plastic bottle. 500 ml to 2 l bottles are ideal. 5 Take large items and cut them into smaller ones so they can fit into the bottle. 6 Once the bottle is full, put it to the test. Try to squash the bottle with your foot. If t dents in, it's not ready. Keep filling and compressing.