About million of plastic bottles are thrown away each day. Plastics work themselves into just about every aspect of our daily lives. The examples are many, from water bottles to laundry detergent, to keeping and storing our oil and the likes. Our dependence on them makes recycling and reusing plastic bottles essential for the health of the planet. So what can we do? There are soo many ways to minimize environmental impact and even save money. Some creative ways to reuse and recycle empty plastic bottles.‬

  1. ‪Create Recycled Plastic Bottle Supply Cups. After taking in a Coca Cola drink, don’t just toss the bottle when you’re finished, you can turn the can into a holder. Make plastic bottle cups to house pens and supplies at the office, or craft supplies at home.
  2. Reusing Laundry Detergent Bottles Into a Watering Can
    Don’t pay for plastic watering cans. Make sure to keep your empty laundry detergent containers, drill or punch some holes in the cap and you’ve got yourself a new watering can. Feel free to remove the label so your neighbors don’t think you’re weird for pouring laundry detergent on your plants.
  3. ‪ ‪Turn a Milk Carton Into a Garden Scooper‬ Whenever you need to melt ice on your steps, garden your plants or even clean up after your dog, just scoop and toss. Whenever you need to melt ice on your steps, garden your plants or even clean up after your dog, just scoop and toss.
  4. Create a Piggy Bank Made From a Reused Plastic Bottles
    Recycling plastic bottles can save you money in more ways than one. Create a plastic bottle piggy bank and start cashing in on your craftiness. You can paint the entire bottle so the amount inside is a surprise. You can also leave it transparent so you can see how your saving is progressing.
  5. Reusing a Lotion Bottle Into a Charging Dock
    It will be a great day when cell phones no longer have to be charged. Or at least can get us through a three-hour Instagram scroll session. Until that day, we charge away. Make it easy on yourself and guests by creating a recycled cell phone charging dock. All you need is a lotion bottle, a marker and a box cutter.

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