Recycle Plastic Bottles: 12 Great Tips

With a little imagination and patience, you can make very practical utensils from plastic bottles that you no longer need and thus make a small contribution against environmental pollution.

How can you  recycle plastic bottles? As is well known, plastic is very harmful to the environment because it takes a long time to decompose and thus has a very negative impact on health and nature.

But plastic is an indispensable part of everyday life and is used for many things, which is a major problem for the environment.

For this reason  , today we are introducing you to creative forms with which you can recycle plastic bottles in  order to protect flora and fauna.

These ideas are already used in many households and are the basis for new creative uses for old plastic bottles. Many of these handicrafts can also be done excellently with children.

Check out these 12 ways to help you recycle your plastic bottles  before they just end up in the trash. You will be amazed by these ideas!

1. Curtain made of plastic bottles

Have you noticed that the bottom of plastic bottles is shaped like a flower? You can use this to create  a beautiful curtain for your garden that  can withstand rain and bad weather.

• Simply cut off the bottom of many plastic bottles and then tie all parts together with a thread or a resistant cord.

2. Recycle plastic bottles to make a container for dog food

You can make an interesting food container for dogs or other pets from two plastic bottles.

• Cut the bottles as shown in the photo and then put them together. Fill it with food and your pet can enjoy it.

3. Piggy bank

You can recycle plastic bottles and use them to make a piggy bank. So you can not only interest your children in environmental protection, but also encourage them to save!

• You can use foam rubber, paint, and other additional materials to decorate the plastic bottle and make a piggy bank (or other animal) out of it.

4. Recycle plastic bottles and make money boxes

You can use the flower-shaped bottom of  two plastic bottles to make a can. 

If you connect these with a zipper, for example, you can store coins in them.

• Simply cut off the bottom of two plastic bottles and attach or sew on the zipper with adhesive.
• You can paint this can with your favorite color or decorate it with ribbons.

5. Flower pots made from plastic bottles

Use your creativity and imagination to  make pretty flower pots out of plastic bottles. 

• Cut the bottle to the desired size, paint it and decorate it.
• Don’t forget to make a few holes in the bottom so that the water doesn’t build up.

6. Basket made of plastic bottles

Large plastic bottles are perfect for making containers that can be used for a  variety of utensils. 

• Cut off the top of the plastic bottle and cover the edge with a piece of fabric.
• Then cut small holes in the side of the plastic to attach a tether.

7. Pencil holder made from plastic bottles

Pencil holders are very useful and can always be used  to keep your desk tidy. 

• Cut off the top of the plastic bottle and decorate your pencil holder. Let your imagination run wild. You can then store your pencils and pens in it.

8. Recycle plastic bottles and turn them into a magazine rack

You can make great magazine racks from empty detergent containers.

• Cut the plastic containers as shown in the picture and you have your magazine rack.
• If you wish, you can decorate it individually.
• Keep books or magazines in it to keep order!

9. Toothbrush holder made from plastic bottles

The top and caps of plastic bottles can be used to  make a toothbrush holder. 

• Cut off the flower-shaped base and connect it to the upper part (including the cap) of the plastic bottle.
• Then you cut several holes in the side of the bottle and fasten the caps of various other bottles to store the toothbrushes in.

10. Organizer for various utensils

There are tons of interesting ideas for making organizers out of plastic bottles that can be used for a variety of purposes.

Use it to make a jewelry container or a container for your sewing kit, for example  !

• Cut the bottles into the shape and size you want and decorate the edge with ribbon or fabric.

11. Vertical garden with plastic bottles

Do you have little space at home and still want a garden? Use plastic bottles to create a vertical garden and use it to decorate your walls! 

Thats is quite easy!

• Simply cut holes in the plastic bottles, as shown in the picture.
• Then the bottles are filled with earth and hung horizontally. They are perfect for sowing different plants in!

12. Feeders for birds

Empty plastic bottles can also be converted into bird feeders. Instead of polluting the environment, you can attract beautiful birds and feed them through the winter.

• Simply cut a few holes in the bottle and attach a wooden spoon or stick to it.
• Fill the bottle with birdseed and hang it up in your yard!

Do you want to turn old plastic bottles into small works of art or useful objects for the household?

Of course, it’s better for the environment to avoid plastic as much as possible or to use returnable bottles. But if you have  plastic bottles at home, you can recycle them instead of just throwing them in the trash.