Recycling Containers:
Reuses for Plastic Bags, Plastic Bottles, Glass Jars and Tin Cans

Here are some craft ideas aimed at diverting common containers from the landfill.

You'll find creative reuses for plastic bottles (such as those used for pop, juice or water), plus ways to recycle plastic grocery bags, tin cans and glass jars.

See also: Recycling Common Household Goods

Mesh Bag Pot Scrubber
Reuse a mesh bag as a kitchen pot scrubber.

Braided Hanger
Braid a coat hanger with recycled plastic bag strips.

Plastic Bag Shopping Tote
Make plastic bag yarn and knit a shopping tote.

Painted Scarecrow Pumpkin Jar
Follow the printed pattern to paint this adorable pumpkin scarecrow on a glass jar.

Sunflower Jar
Paint a cheerful sunflower motif on a mason jar or other glass containers.

Recycled Coffee Can
Decorate a coffee can with plaster of paris flowers or other molded designs.

Wheat Sheaf Jars
Reuse glass coffee jars as kitchen canisters with an easy wheatsheaf motif.

Hanging Jar Lantern
Hanging lanterns are easy to make from recycled jars and coat hanger wire.

Pop Bottle Candle Holders
Repurpose one pop bottle into two candle holders.

Tin Can Storage
Stash your art supply in recycled tin cans on a wall hanger.

Decoupaged Tin Box
Decoupage a tin box, such as an Altoids tin, with postage stamps; use it to store new stamps.

Plastic Cup Night Lamp
Recycle a plastic cup into a night light shade.

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"Free crafts, craft projects and patterns to make easy homemade gifts."

Recycling Containers:Reuses for Plastic Bags, Plastic Bottles, Glass Jars and Tin Cans

"Free crafts, craft projects and patterns
to make easy homemade gifts."

Recycling Containers:
Reuses for Plastic Bags, Plastic Bottles, Glass Jars and Tin Cans