14 imaginative ideas to usefully recycle plastic bottles and jugs
Sometimes we would like to try our hand at some DIY project but we lack the tools: to do a proper job, we need to have the proper tools to hand. But then, we may be put off our project at the thought of having to buy new tools and utensils. But how about considering using a plastic container (jug) to make many useful objects, including tools?
This could be an old plastic container of laundry detergent, milk or other foods. In fact, all of these containers lend themselves to becoming useful accessories, perhaps even very creative and decorative ones too. Check out the ideas below:
A lunch box: we always need to have a few more containers for sandwiches or other foods we carry around, and we can make these from large, plastic bottles.
Additionally, boxes made from these plastic containers can be used to store many categories of knick-knacks.
Have you ever thought of converting plastic milk jugs into unique light fittings?
There are those who prefer to use these containers as table lamps as well. After all, white plastic is great for creating a soft glow of light.
Cut off the top of a plastic jug, leaving the bottom. Smooth the edges a bit so that they aren't sharp, and you'll have little boxes to use in a thousand ways - even as handy dividers for drawers.
If you cut these bottoms leaving the edges a bit higher, you will have a flower pot (but remember to put drainage holes in the bottom, before filling it with soil). Alternatively, you could decorate a container with high edges and turn it into a vase.
If you don't want to limit yourself to just a simple square or rectangle, your plant pot could perhaps be shaped like a swan!
Did you want to create a terrarium but don't have a suitable container? Try recycling a large plastic jug.
A creative idea for a vertical garden, suitable at home or even on the outside wall overlooking the balcony!
Not everyone would think that detergent bottles could become decorative objects!
If you have unused pieces of plastic jugs left over, you can make petals out of them to create unique candle holders!
The sturdiness of the plastic is perfect to make robust storage baskets.
A couple of cuts in the right place and plastic jugs can help you tidy up your shoes.
... and to tidy up everywhere, too!
Are you ready to creatively recycle your old plastic containers and jugs?
