Stylish, practical, and easy to make, these plastic bottle DIY projects are perfect for your home. Turn your soda bottles into a plastic bag dispenser that matches your decor. Using upcycled containers can help keep your cabinets and drawers organized. If your container has a handle, you can even turn it into a kid’s piggy bank, a fun way to encourage them to save. For those who often forget to water their plants, try making a self-watering plant bottle out of an empty soda bottle. Add water, soil, and a plant to the bottom half of the bottle!
Make Storage Containers
Plastic isn’t immune to temperature changes during transportation and storage, but it’s more resistant than glass. Use a repurposed milk or juice container to keep extension cord plugs dry. Repurposed plastic jars make an excellent hanging planter. This DIY project is also a good idea for traveling or forgetful gardeners. Paint your bins to add a pop of color or to distinguish multiple containers. You can also use numbers to label your storage containers. This is an easy way to quickly grab a suitable container without looking.
Make Bagels and Donuts
If you’re making a bagel or donut for breakfast on the go and want to avoid your sandwich getting smushed in your bag, wrap it up in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. A repurposed two-liter soda bottle works well. For a do-it-yourself version, cut the bottom third of the bottle off and paint it a color you like. Then, put a string through the top of the cap and hang it in your yard with a plant and soil inside. The thread pulls water into the plant from below to keep it moist. Milk jugs are great for growing plants, but you can save the handles to make a DIY garden scoop or a mini greenhouse. You can even turn the spout of a milk jug into a cute hanging lantern.
Make Soap Dispensers
If you want a soap dispenser for the bathroom but need more money to purchase one at a store, consider repurposing a glass jar instead. The DIY version will likely cost less and can be made to match any theme, including rustic or beach-style decor. You can use stenciling techniques to monogram simple store-bought glass soap dispensers to make cute party favors or personalized details for each family member’s en suite bathrooms. You’ll need a canning jar with a pump top, a paintbrush, decoupage glue, and either glass or plastic soap bottles to do this. Another great way to upcycle a plastic soda bottle is to turn it into a bird feeder. You’ll need your favorite birds’ jars, string, and seeds.
Make Organizers
It takes quite a lot of water to make just one plastic bottle, so reusing those containers can help reduce the amount of new plastic produced. From a functional perspective, reusing your bottles is a great way to reduce clutter around the house and office. Take two identical plastic bottles – 20-ounce soda bottles work well – and hot glue zipper pieces to each end to create a handy pencil organizer. This will hold all those pens and pencils that junk up desks, markers, hair accessories, and even nail clippers or bobby pins. Larger detergent bottles can be transformed into adorable planters. Paint them a bright color or design according to your decorating needs. Or, repurpose them as kid-friendly jet packs that will ease Halloween costume anxiety.
Make Towel Holders
Plastic is ideal for jars because it allows businesses to seal their products with a protective barrier against contaminants, preserving quality. This also means that your customers can be confident in purchasing your product without worrying about whether it has been compromised. Suppose you have a messy counter or are struggling to find a place to put the paper towels. Turn your empty plastic jar into a towel holder. This clever DIY project requires little time and can help you reclaim your counter space. You can also use your old plastic jars to make a fun bird feeder. This excellent project for kids will encourage them to start recycling early.