The certainty of plastic bottles has made households depend on them vigorously, and with the ongoing awareness about the use of plastic materials, it has become necessary to trust high-quality BPA-free plastics, which are versatile and can be trusted.
Varmora Plastech bestows you with such an assurance which makes it easier to rely on the use of plastic. Plastic bottles occupy our lives in various ways, from water and soda bottles to cleaning supplies, but one should not limit them to such uses only. Hence, instead of throwing them away, why not recycle them and give them another chance?
This blog provides ten creative ways to enhance your bottle’s performance by giving them a second life, simultaneously reducing waste, and leading to a sustainable life.
1. DIY Flower Pots
You can turn your plastic bottles into flower pots with just a few simple steps. Firstly, cut the bottle into two halves from the middle and try decorating the external regions with paint, paper, or fabric and fill it with soil and the plant of your choice. These flower pots are perfect for small plants, herbs, flowers, or succulents, as you can easily hang them on the walls, windowsills, balconies, or even with some strings.
2. Bird Feeders
Do you find it difficult to search for containers that would help you to feed your birds? Well, we have a solution for you. Take the plastic bottle which you want to recycle and make a few holes. Once done, fill them with bird seeds and hang them up in your garden or your backyard. This will attract birds into your garden and add life and colour to your outdoor space. You could also cut your bottle in two halves and pour the seeds into the bottle, placing them on your window sill or on the parapet of your home, captivating birds into your garden.
3. Eco-Friendly Watering Can
Have you ever thought of recycling your bottles into water cans? Well, if you did, kudos to you! And if you didn’t then here is a way that you can make your bottles useful again. All you need to do is poke small holes into the cap of the bottle and create a gentle sprinkling effect, which is perfect for watering delicate plants. This DIY will prove to be both functional and environmentally friendly.
4. Home Décor – Bottle Chandelier
To make your homes more artistic and portray a sustainable environment inside your house, consider making a chandelier out of plastic bottles, which can be customized in various shapes and sizes according to your needs. To make this a success, collect various plastic bottles with different colours and cut them into your desired shapes. Next, attach the bottle pieces to a light fixture using a wire or a string and install the light fixture after which you can enjoy your homemade chandelier.
5. Storage Containers
Who didn’t already think of this? Recycling your bottles by filling them up with items like buttons, beads, screws, and any other tiny objects is a thought that must’ve already crossed your mind. Now, it’s time to make that thought a success, for which we are going to help you. First, cut the bottle at different heights from the bottom or top and add a zipper around the edge of it for easy opening and closing. Decorate the exterior if required and use it further for your convenience.
6. Desk Organizers
If your workspace is dirty it might be chaotic to focus on work. Thus, it is necessary to keep it tidy for which you can use your plastic water bottles easily by cutting the bottles at various heights. You could also paint the exterior if you want to and arrange these bottles in a group. Place your bottle supplies inside to keep your desk organized and focus on work effectively.
7. Self-Watering Planters
Using plastic bottles to make self-watering planters made from plastic is an effective and useful way for busy individuals who might need to remember to water their plants from time to time. These planters use a wick system to draw water from a reservoir below which makes sure that your plants stay hydrated without constant attention. For the wick, you can use a piece of cloth or string that could draw water up to the soil.
8. Plastic Bottle Broom
Do not throw your plastic bottles away in case you have collected quite a few with yourself. Using these brooms, you can create a broom which will aid in cleaning your household and prove functional for you. To accomplish this, cut off the bottoms of several plastic bottles while cutting off the remaining parts into strips. Attach the bottles together around a stick using strong tape or a wire. Now, you’re ready to use these brooms and sweep in outdoor areas like patios and driveways where they can be particularly effective.
9. Jewellery and Accessories
For the ones who love to wear Jewellery and Accessories so much that their boxes are almost overcrowded with these, here is another creative way to make your own jewellery and show them off. By cutting and shaping the plastic, you can create earrings, bracelets, or even hair clips. Add some paint, beads, or other pieces according to your preferences. You can also add earring hooks and bracelet clasps and customize your accessories according to what suits you best.
10. Vertical Garden
In case you’re short on space and need to clear up a bit, use your plastic bottles to grow your plants, like herbs, flowers, or even small vegetables. Next, attach several bottles to a wooden frame or directly to a wall where you want to create your vertical garden and fill each bottle with soil and plants or seedlings. Following this, all you need to do is water them regularly and enjoy your vertical garden which will suit both a good view and a convenient space for yourself.
Conclusion
Thus, these ways are not only creative and can serve an eco-friendly environment but could also be a fun and enjoyable way to make your homes look better and brighter. Originating to serve the purpose of being a water bottle, these plastic bottles aren’t restricted to just so. There are endless possibilities for giving your plastic bottles a second chance and, hence, a new life.
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Thus, without any further delay, go through Varmora’s website and choose your favourite water bottles. You can use them as a safe medium to drink your water and reuse them till you feel like they have outlived their longevity, after which you can implement these 10 ways to reuse them creatively.