How to recycle plastic bottles

How to recycle plastic bottles It's the bane of many. Plant pots, umbrella stands and shoe racks are among the main objects that can be made using the creative recycling of plastic, a nightmare for our sustainable lifestyles. If you have several of them and would like to give them a new life, we offer some suggestions on what you can do with empty plastic bottles. Get inspired. Creative recycling of plastic bottles is a solution not to be underestimated. Especially in light of the waste enormous impact they entail and the fact that they constitute one of the main sources of pollution of the sea and beaches. Abandoned everywhere, and almost never disposed of properly. To stop this mess, apart from the collection Correct, there's another way: reuse and repurpose them. With a few small DIY tricks. And a pinch of creativity, which can prove very useful. How to recycle plastic yourselfYou can make anything from plant pots to nativity scenes. Here are some ideas.

Shoe

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The first of the proposals on how to recycle plastic bottles in a creative way consists in the creation of a shoe rackTake some fairly large bottles, like those used for classic party drinks. Cut off the top (the cap) and you'll have really convenient shoe organizers that can be stored anywhere without taking up too much space.

Vases

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How to turn a plastic bottle into a hanging planter? Nothing simpler.

• Get a bottle and cut off the top.
• Then cut out the shape you like on the paper (for example a teddy bear or any other object).
• At this point, place the paper shape on the bottle and cut it out to give it the shape of the desired object.
• Once you have shaped the bottle, paint and decorate it as you like.
• All you have to do is insert some pots with plants inside it and attach two hooks to the sides so you can hang it wherever you want: you will have some splendid vases wall units.

Pets

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Plastic bottles can be used for cute things crafts for children, like these animals. You can obviously vary the subject based on the little ones' tastes, but cute penguins like the ones you see in the photo will be irresistible to their eyes.

Girandole

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To make some girandole There are several techniques available with plastic bottles. The one shown in the photo is certainly the simplest and quickest, suitable if you don't have any special needs and perhaps want to involve your children. One of the most satisfying ideas for creatively recycling plastic bottles for children.

Flowers

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What about using the plastic bottles you have at home to transform them into a beautiful bouquet of flowers? With the resulting flowers you can decorate various objects, from a shelf to a chandelier, to a lampshade. Certainly never seen before.

Crib

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Not just plastic bottles in this DIY nativity scene with recycled materials. Look around the house and get some scraps of cloth, a wooden fruit crate, and some LED lights. So unleash your creativity and customize it to your tastes.

Maracas

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Le maracas They are a famous musical instrument of South American origin. A homemade version can become an ergonomic and musical toy useful for the sensory brain development of infants, or even a fun—and noisy—passage for older children.

Color holder

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Plastic bottles and detergent bottles For the washing machine, if cut artfully, they can become excellent pencil holders for kids' desks, keeping not only their school supplies but all their small items organized. You can also embellish them with felt appliques, a few buttons, and some rhinestones. Let these inspire you.

Umbrella stand

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With a plastic bottle you can also get a practical umbrella stand for your car. Simply remove the top and hang it near the door, inside the car. When it rains, you can store your folding umbrella in the recycled plastic umbrella stand and avoid wetting the upholstery. Alternatively, make one for your home like the one shown above.

Lanterns

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Last of the ideas with plastic bottles which we suggest you try. These objects can be transformed into designer lanterns with minimal expense and a little skill. Although there's nothing stopping you from making simpler versions, perhaps by cutting off the top and inserting strings of battery-powered lights inside. We don't recommend using tea lights, as they could melt the surrounding material.

Read also:

• Reduce plastic every day
• Plastic water bottles: there are too many of them
• How to recycle plastic creatively
• Plastic: how to recycle

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