The creative recycling of plastic detergent bottles allows you to create commonly used objects
Plastic detergent containers/jugs/bottles are always present in our homes and often take up a lot of space. Before sending them to the recycling bin, however, you can perhaps find numerous alternative uses for these containers. This not only helps limit the amount of plastic circulating in the environment but also allows you to save on the purchase of some commonly used items that you can easily make yourself.
In addition to choosing to buy your detergents in bulk or in refillable packaging to limit the use of plastic and reuse the same containers, you can also find other purposes for your empty containers. Transform them into charming flower pots, useful pen holders, watering cans, or scoops.
Are you curious to try your hand at creating practical everyday items through creative recycling of detergent containers? Well, check out the interesting projects below:
1. Bathroom basket
Make a charming storage basket for your bathroom products by repurposing a detergent container. Cover it with twine and decorate however you like with beads, burlap/jute flowers, and cotton thread.
2. Cute planter
Make a cute DIY planter by cutting up an empty detergent container to create the shape of a swan. Decorate it as you like, put drainage holes at the bottom, and fill it with potting soil. Your new planter is now ready for your plants.
3. Hanging organizers
Make useful hanging organizers by connecting together several empty plastic shampoo or body wash bottles of the same shape and size. Decorate them however you like and hang them up using twine. This will be very handy in the shower, kitchen, or above a desk.
4. Cosmetics holder
Make a cute cosmetics container by cutting a detergent bottle up and decorating it as you like. Even a regular plastic bottle can be used for this purpose.
5. Table lamp
You can also make a wonderful table lamp using an empty plastic bottle. Cut it out and cover it with plaster to give it the desired shape. Finish by painting with acrylics and put a candle inside.
6. Pet food dispenser
Make a practical pet food dispenser by reusing two empty bottles or containers. Remove the bottom from one of the containers and cut the other on one side to insert the neck of the first bottle. Your dispenser will be ready in no time.
7. Roll holder
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Don't know where to put your kitchen paper rolls? Create a practical wall-mounted roll holder by creatively recycling an old plastic container. Just cut it on one side to create the lid and a long exit slit on the opposite side. Insert a plastic cylinder to hold the paper roll, and your roll holder is ready to be hung up on the wall.
8. Document holder
For your desk, make a document holder by recycling a plastic container and an old pair of jeans. Cut the container to shape, paint it, and decorate it however you like. Attach the jeans pockets (which you can use as pen holders). Your desk document holder is now ready for use.
How will you reuse your old plastic containers?
