Got a trashcan full of water bottles? Instead of wasting them, reuse plastic water bottles into something useful and practical. Transforming them takes little effort and few tools. I’ll have you wondering why you haven’t been reusing these bad boys all along.
Plastic water bottles, sadly, often end up in landfills and oceans, causing environmental harm. Frankly, we should all pitch in to avoid clogging up our surroundings. Whether it’s volunteering on Earth Day, recycling electronics, shredding papers, or shopping at stores that offer rewards for recycling.
But, I’m here to offer some creative options for your plastic bottles. With a little creativity and some DIY skills, these bottles can be transformed into useful and decorative objects. All of which are great as practical household items or fun art projects.
So, if you have a stash of plastic water bottles lying around, read on for some inspiration on how to give them a new lease on life. Download the Krazy Coupon Lady app or text HACKS to 57299 for more life hacks, money-saving deals, tips, and coupons.
1. Create an I-Spy bottle with rice and toys.
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2. Play glow-in-the-dark bowling with plastic water bottles.
Ideally, you’ll want to use larger bottles. Try this tip in a long hallway or outdoors as a cheap backyard entertainment idea.
3. Cut off the top to reuse as a water bottle planter.
4. Show kids how to inflate a balloon with baking soda and vinegar.
Cover the top of the bottle with your baking soda balloon, but make sure you don’t let the baking soda spill into the bottle prematurely.
When you and your child are ready, lift the balloon and let the baking soda fall into the vinegar. Baking soda and vinegar create an acid-base chemical reaction as soon as they’re combined. This will cause the balloon to inflate, filling up with the carbon dioxide gas created by the reaction in the bottle.
5. Blow bubbles with a plastic water bottle.
6. Turn a milk jug into a scoop for multiple uses.
As an option, smooth out any rough edges with a piece of sandpaper. Use it for scooping soil, sand, or other materials around the garden. It also works well for pouring pet food.
7. Or, make a DIY watering can out of a milk jug.
8. Use a water bottle top to turn a bag into a pourable container.
Now your kids won’t have to dig their dirty hands in your snack bag. Have to admit, this idea might be my favorite.
9. Separate the yolk from an egg white.
10. Water your plants while you’re on vacation.
11. Use a plastic water bottle as a mailing tube.
Alternatively, you can purchase pre-made mailing tubes from office supply stores or online retailers. These tubes are specifically designed for shipping and will provide much better protection for your items than a plastic water bottle.
12. Make reaching the faucet easier for toddlers.