5 Creative Ideas to Reuse Plastic Bottles

Don’t throw away used plastic bottles! Here are 5 creative ideas on how you can reuse them. Compiled by Bobo Chang.

1. Seal food bags

Upcycle the top part of a used plastic bottle and attach it to a food bag to instantly transform it into a spiffy food funnel. This particular idea is great with grains or powdered items. No more getting yourself into a knot with the food bag afterwards!

Here is a great video by Misilla of Learn to Grow, showing how you can create this easy and useful kitchen gadget:

2. Watering 'can'

Best if you have used plastic bottle with a handle. Otherwise normal ones work well too. Choose a small or big sewing needle depending on the size of spray that you want. Heat and reheat the needle for a few seconds each time you pierce a hole through the lid. Be extra careful when handling this!

Tutorial:

3. Juicer

As simple as it looks, this is a juicer entirely achieved by detaching the plastic bottom part from the ‘Poland Spring’ plastic bottle. Easy to use and clean.

Tutorial:

4. Jewellery Stand

This so cool to make! Collect a few plastic bottles and cut the bottom part off. Create a floral design by trimming around the curves further with a pair of scissors. You will need a threaded rod, nuts and washers to put this stand together. Remember, it’s important to get help from someone who knows how to use a power drill!
Tutorial:

5. Backyard Splinker

All you need are: a 2-litre plastic bottle, duct tape and water hose. The photo is pretty much self-explanatory.

We hope you will try making at least one of these suggested upcycled items. Discover more by clicking on the source links.

source: http://www.aquila-style.com/aquilas-picks/5-creative-ways-to-reuse-plastic-bottles/

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