Plastic bottles are plentiful these days, some might even say too plentiful. But your plastic bottle don’t have to pile up in a landfill. There are lots of ways you can reuse plastic bottles and turn them into something brand new.
Here are 12 ideas to give your used plastic bottles new life.
Bottle Boat
You can make a variety of boats and kayaks with some plastic bottles, glue, and foam. Learn how here.
Watering Can
Poke holes in the cap of a milk jug so you can use it as a watering can.
Planters
Slice a plastic bottle in half, paint and decorate it, then slip in your plant. You can even add some string and hang it.
Hanging Organizers
You can turn a plastic milk carton into a hanging organizers with a few snips of a scissor.
Change Purse
Cut off the bottoms of two plastic soda bottles and glue a zipper to their inside rim. You can even make them look like apples.
Ottoman
Tape some plastic bottles together and cover it with foam and fabric to create an ottoman.
Jewelry Stand
You can learn how to make this jewelry stand from the bottoms of soda bottles and a few inexpensive pieces from the hardware store here.
Birdfeeder
Fill a plastic bottle with bird seed and poke some spoons through it to let the seeds out and to create perches.
Vase
Cut the top off of a water bottle, then cut it into strips halfway through the bottom. Fold the strips over to make a pretty vase. You can find the instructions here.
Jet Pack
Let your children’s imagination run wild by making them a jet pack. Paint two soda bottles silver, add some felt fire to the bottom of the bottles and glue it to a piece of cardboard with straps.
Hanging Chandelier
Use bottle bottoms and clear string to construct this grand hanging chandelier.
Underwear Organizer
Cut off a plastic bottle in the middle and tape the rim. Use it to store your undies.
Trash Can
Turn your trash into a trash can with these instructions.
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