Cut Kitchen Waste With These 5 Brilliant Plastic Bottle Upcycles

Many plastic containers and bottles that end up in the bin can actually be reused in simple ways at home. Reusing plastic helps reduce waste and can also save money. Some of these ideas need only a few common items found around the house. These methods are especially useful in the kitchen but can be helpful in other parts of the home too.

Water Your Plants with a Drip System

You can use a plastic bottle to slowly water your plants. Make small holes in the bottle, place a clean old sock inside it, and bury the bottle in the soil up to its neck. Fill the bottle with water, and it will slowly release moisture to the plant’s roots. This saves water and keeps the plant healthy even if you forget to water it for a day or two.

Make Small Storage Containers

Different types of plastic containers can be used for storing small things. Old pill bottles can hold shampoo or lotion when you travel. This helps save space in your bag. Long containers, like ones used for drink powders, can be used to store pens or markers. Yoghurt cups are good for keeping coins, rubber bands, or hair ties in one place. These can also be used in the fridge to store small food items like garlic. 

Store Leftovers or Pack Food

Plastic boxes from restaurants or butter tubs can be reused to store food at home. These are useful for leftovers or for carrying food when travelling. For example, if you want to carry a sandwich but don’t want it to get pressed in your bag, you can place it in a strong plastic container. This keeps the food safe and fresh.

Build a Bird Feeder

You can use a plastic bottle to make a bird feeder. All you need is a bottle and a few wooden spoons or sticks. Cut holes into the bottle and push the spoons through. Add bird food inside. Hang it near your window or in the garden. Birds can sit on the spoons and eat from the bottle.

Make a Pet Feeder

Plastic bottles can also be used to make feeders for your pets. Pick a strong and thick bottle. Cut a hole big enough for pet food to fall through slowly. This helps keep the food clean and also gives you a simple way to feed your pets, especially when you are busy or outside.

Using plastic bottles this way helps reduce waste and gives common household items a new use.