Creative Ways to Reuse Glass Bottles and Jars at Home

Did you know that people around the world dispose of millions of tons of glass bottles and jars every year, even though glass is 100% recyclable? Glass has an unlimited lifespan and can be melted and reused endlessly. Instead of just sending your empty bottles and jars for recycling, try reusing them in your home. Nadormagazine shows you creative and fun ways to repurpose glass bottles and jars of all shapes and sizes.

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Use them as DIY hand soap dispensers

Buy a pump—or keep one from a plastic bottle—and create a unique soap dispenser using any bottle that fits the pump. This handmade dispenser makes a great gift for any occasion, person, or home event.

Turn bottles into bird feeders

With an empty bottle, a piece of wood, a few screws, and some wire rope, anyone with basic DIY skills can make a bird feeder. The seeds will slowly pour out, and when the bottle is empty, simply untie the wire to refill it.

Use them as glass spray bottles

Empty glass containers are a great option for storing cleaning products. Just transfer the spray nozzle from an old plastic bottle to a glass one. Spray bottles are useful for many household tasks, but plastic can sometimes leach harmful chemicals. Fortunately, bottles like vinegar, juice, and soda often fit standard spray nozzles.

Use them as homemade holiday decorations

With some paint, Epsom salt, and Mod Podge glue, you can reuse glass bottles of any size to create unique holiday decorations. Fill them with fresh pine branches, sparkly craft plants, candles, or anything else you imagine.

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Turn them into recycled lamps

Visit your local hardware store to get a glass/tile drill bit and a lamp kit, then add a lampshade, and you’ll have a custom lamp to light up your home. This project is best for those with some DIY experience and the right tools.

Make chalkboard storage jars

Everyone loves organizing and labeling their belongings neatly. One simple way to repurpose glass bottles is to make stylish chalkboard-labeled storage jars. They’re practical and add a decorative touch to any space. All you need is a bottle of your choice and some chalkboard paint.

Try sand art in recycled containers

With a collection of bottles and some colorful craft sand, you’ll be ready to keep your kids entertained on a rainy day. You don’t have to limit the project to sand—let your creativity shine by adding layers of pebbles, glitter, buttons, or any other little treasures they find.

Create an outdoor bottle tree

One creative way to reuse glass bottles is by building an outdoor bottle tree for your garden. You can use any type of bottle for this project. Simply place them on tree branches or a wooden frame to add a decorative flair to your yard. Blue is traditionally used for bottle trees, but nowadays many people use a variety of colors.

Make a self-watering herb garden

Love using fresh herbs in your kitchen but lack the space or skills to grow them in a backyard garden? One way to reuse glass bottles is by turning them into self-watering herb planters. All you need is a small piece of mesh and some thick string to start a simple herb garden on your windowsill.