Glass jars: 10 creative ways to recycle them

I cans di glass They are a huge waste. A large part of the food products are stored in these containers which, once the food is used up, promptly end up in the garbage, and often even in the wrong bin. What a shame. Because the glass It is one of the most easily recyclable materials, even for DIY projects. Take for example: the glass jars, from jams to tuna packages, which, once consumed, risk ending up in the garbage. And instead, with a few fun DIY interventions, they can become useful objects for the home, and even decorative or furnishing pieces.

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Pincushion

The idea of using the jar as a pincushion is fun; just wash it to remove thelabel, create a soft padding to place on the lid and fill it with everything you need for sewing.

Flower vase

The glass jar, appropriately decorated or covered with scraps of fabric, becomes an ornamental object holder or flower vase, to be placed in any corner of the house.

Lantern

The idea of the drink holder is original, just make a hole in the cap to insert the straw and you're done.

Chandelier

The jar transforms into a delicate lantern ready to illuminate the terrace or garden; all you need to do is place a small candle inside and provide it with a handle, perhaps made of wire, to hang the lantern from a branch or a hook.

Spice rack

If you get an electrical cord and an LED bulb, the jar, still with its lid, becomes a truly original lamp or chandelier. Then, remove the jar label, drill a hole in the lid to accommodate the bulb socket, insert the socket into the lid, and screw in the LED bulb. Finally, close the lid and plug in the power.

Photo holder

When attached under a shelf with nails and hammers, jars can be transformed into beautiful and useful spice racks or holders for any kind of object, ensuring everything is perfectly organized and easily found.

Bath salt container

The idea of a photo holder made with glass jars is poetic: you insert the desired image into it and secure it to the container with a few drops of glue on the corners so it doesn't move.

Pen

Get a small jar, clean it thoroughly, removing any traces of labels, dry it, and place paints, pencils, pens, or markers inside. Easy, right?!

Pasta jars

You can also reuse glass jars to store pasta, rice, and other dry foods, as well as flour, sugar, and various grains. If you do this, be sure to keep the lids; they'll allow you to seal the containers.

Lanterns decorated with dried flowers

Another cute idea is to decorate the glass jar with decoupage and dried flowers, transforming it into a delightful lantern. The process is simple:

Pour some PVA glue into a small container and add a little water;
Get some pressed dried flowers (you can also press them yourself) and glue them one by one to the outside glass of the jar;
Apply a coat of glue to each flower. Don't worry if it's white; it will become transparent as it dries.
Finish the job and let it dry. Now place a tea light in the jar;
Finally, tie a piece of string around the top of the jar, making a small bow.

Christmas jars

And then there are also Christmas jars with cute snowmen or snow-covered fir trees, containers for bath salts, fun object holders with pin decorated, elegant jewelry holders, practical liquid soap dispensers.

Glass Jars: 10 Ideas for Recycling Them