6 Ways To Make Use Of Old Bottles

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Recycle, reuse and reduce – this is what the world is talking about to make it a better place to live in. We have one world and we are responsible for the way it will look. Ask yourself – what kind of a place would you like to leave behind for your children? What values would you want to instill in your children to ensure they grow up to be responsible citizens of this planet?

If you set an example, they will have something positive to look up to. That will become the way of life for them. Let us start in a small way and make use of old bottles.

Home Decor Tips Using Plastic Bottles

Bottles might sound a little meagre to start with but when you look around, you will find the world is filled with them. There are plastic and glass ones in various shapes and sizes. The initial purpose for each one must have been decided by the manufacturer but after its use, you can devise things to make with old bottles.

And this renewed look will be your design and for a purpose defined by you. And when you take a look at your own creation, you will beam with joy.

Following are some ways in which we can make use of old bottles. Take these as a starting point and let your imaginations run loose. You will find your creative side flow like a river.

Refills: This can be a simple way to use old bottle. We all need containers at home to store things, especially in the kitchen. Why not make use of old bottles instead of investing in new store bought ones? You can customise these with a little design made from fabric or stick a doily on the front. You will not only be saving money but will also be having customised containers.

Plant holders: Bottles as plant holders look beautiful. If you have old wine bottles, you can use them as holders for indoor plants that need to be kept in water. Both the plant and the bottle will complement each other. Place the ensemble on a creative placemat and rejoice in the enhanced beauty of nature.

Soap dispensers: Readymade soap dispensers are pretty boring. We cannot blame the manufacturer because his aim is to sell soap and not the dispenser. Spice up this area of your bathroom and kitchen with your very own recycled soap dispenser. How about a whiskey bottle? The pump can be taken from another regular dispenser and instantly, you will have your very own dispenser.

Decoration item: Bottles can become items of decoration in multiple ways. As plant holders, they are one way of decorating but the options are many. Make them the base of a lamp shade, colour them, embellish them, modify them, design them and the list can go on and on. You can make use of old bottles by arranging them in a set pattern and thereby creating eye catching arrangements. Once modified, old bottle vases can also be used to gift flowers.

Multipurpose holder: With minor modifications, old bottle can be used as multipurpose holders of various items. Plastic ones can carry little tit-bits of children’s stuff, while larger ones can be placed in various locations in the house to keep things in place.

Games accessories: One classic game accessory that can be made of old bottles is nine-pins. You must be having various soda bottles. Take a little effort and colour them in bright hues and there you have your very own nine-pins. You can create a whole bowling alley with old bottles. Another easy project is a piggy bank. There are many more ideas waiting to be explored.