Plastic bottles are often, but not always, great candidates for the recycling bin. However, there are other ways to give this item a second life before tossing it. It's good to get in the habit of looking for ways to make ordinary items multipurpose.
Though your average bottle might not seem exciting, there are actually several ways to repurpose them around your home that you might not have thought of. From the bathroom to the garden, they can be storage warriors or make the perfect birdfeeder with a bit of creativity.
To help in your quest towards sustainability and giving products a second life, here are six smart ways to reuse plastic bottles.
Colorful Minds
A craft is a wonderful way to entertain a curious mind on a rainy day. The best crafts are the ones made from materials you probably already have lying around your house, like plastic water bottles. With a little creativity, the possibilities are endless.
This plastic bottle flower tutorial by Colorful Minds is a prime example. This project involves melting the plastic with a flame, so it requires adult supervision and is best for older kiddos.
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You know that super-chic hand soap you splurged on in a beautiful, amber-hued plastic bottle? Consider keeping it when it runs out and giving it a refill with a different kind of soap.
You can always remove the sticker label to avoid confusion. If you don't live near a soap refill shop, simply buy liquid soap in bulk online.
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Plastic bottles look lovely aglow, so one genius way to reuse them is as lanterns. For example, you can attach them to string lights for a truly thrifty way to upgrade your backyard.
Simply drill a hole through the lid, insert the light, and
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