I try to avoid buying plastic water bottles as much as possible. I normally use my reusable water bottle or if I'm out I will purchase a glass bottle I know I can reuse. But, there have been many moments when the only water available to me is inside of a plastic bottle. In situation like these, I'm not going to deprive myself of something I really need just because it is in plastic. I just like to make the best out of it and ensure that I will reuse the bottle in a few neat ways before I truly dispose of it properly. In this post I'm going to share with you some creative ways I found to reuse plastic water bottles.
But, before I start, it is important to note that once you finish the water inside the plastic bottle to not reuse it as a water bottle. The plastic that makes up the bottle can begin to break down with every day wear and tear and repeated washes. The plastic that breaks down then gets into your water and when you drink it, it gets inside of you. Once the plastics thins and cracks bacteria can also harbor inside them and create bacterial contaminations. So, just to be safe, if you're looking for a reusable water bottle try to purchase one not made of plastic to prevent any leaching chemicals and bacteria from harming you.
Now lets get to the fun part! Below are some fun DIY ways to reuse your plastic bottles :)
1. Art
There are so many ways you can reuse water bottles to make art, whether it be the water bottle lids or the actual bottle. Below, I'm going to share some photos of awesome ideas individuals have come up with to make art out of plastic bottles...
But, before I start, it is important to note that once you finish the water inside the plastic bottle to not reuse it as a water bottle. The plastic that makes up the bottle can begin to break down with every day wear and tear and repeated washes. The plastic that breaks down then gets into your water and when you drink it, it gets inside of you. Once the plastics thins and cracks bacteria can also harbor inside them and create bacterial contaminations. So, just to be safe, if you're looking for a reusable water bottle try to purchase one not made of plastic to prevent any leaching chemicals and bacteria from harming you.
Now lets get to the fun part! Below are some fun DIY ways to reuse your plastic bottles :)
1. Art
There are so many ways you can reuse water bottles to make art, whether it be the water bottle lids or the actual bottle. Below, I'm going to share some photos of awesome ideas individuals have come up with to make art out of plastic bottles...
2. Creating pots for plants
3. Create a Jewelry holder
4. If you've ever babysat you know how difficult it can be to think of ways to keep the kids preoccupied... well here a couple fun DIY activities you can do with them to earn some brownie points!
For the holidays:
5. Make a bird feeder!
I hope some of these ideas seem do-able for you to reuse your plastic water bottles in the future. There are truly countless ways of reusing them, if none of these seem of interest to you- don't throw that bottle away yet! Check online, there are tons of articles that share creative ways to reuse plastic bottles that I didn't even post. I'm sure you'll be able to find at least one project that seems cool to you. Thanks for reading!
- Megan
Resources:
http://www.boredpanda.com/plastic-bottle-recycling-ideas/?image_id=plastic-bottles-recycling-ideas-52-3.jpg#topcategories
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/14/reuse-plastic-water-bottle_n_5671681.html
http://www.viralnova.com/reusing-recycled-plastic-bottles/
http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/45-ideas-of-how-to-recycle-plastic-bottles/
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/plastic-drink-bottles-safe-reuse-drinking-water-79290.html