Plastic bottles are everywhere, and are constantly being used. According to Ban the Bottle, last year the average American used 167 plastic water bottles, but only recycled 38. Here are some fun, useful ways to reuse plastic bottles around your home, garden, anywhere.
1. The Plastic Changing Station
This cute phone charger make the short-charger-struggle less real. It also helps keep cords a little more organized. For the breakdown of how to make, follow this link.
2. Hanging Planters
What better way to spice up your garden than with hanging plants? Even in the city these are a nice convenient size too. (SC Johnson)
3. Food Containers
You can create these food containers with two plastic water bottles that are the same size. Instead of Tupperware, why not just reuse plastic bottles? It's cheaper, and it's the exact size you need it to be.
4. Snack Bowls
For those of us on a college budget, this is a quick and pretty simple way to hold your snacks. If you have people over, and don't want to do dirty dishes, do this!
5. Magazine/Newspaper Holder
Magazines and newspapers usually create extra clutter around the house, this is a way to organize and add a little style to any room (even the bathroom).
6. Sink Extender
It's a pain when your hand hit the back of the sink because the faucet isn't long enough. This will no longer be an issue when you create the sink extender.
7. Kids' Pencil Organizers
How cute!! This is an adorable way to keep kids' pencils in order and off the floor, desk, counter, everywhere. It will also made for a fun project to do together.
8. Leaf Lamp
This is for the dedicated souls who need a new lamp shade. This definitely is a great way to reuse bottles, and recreate the atmosphere in any room.
9. Jewelry Holder
This pretty easy design can help organize any bathroom or jewelry box in no time. Learn how to make it here.
10. Sprinkler
This is a great way for college students to water their yard. It's also an easy way to entertain young children. Sprinklers are great for almost anyone.
Plastic bottles are harmful to the environment, so reduce, reuse, and recycle. Now you can also remake them into nifty contraptions that can help around the house! Enjoy.
