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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
mesh100 (2K)Mesh Bag Pot Scrubber
Reuse a mesh bag as a kitchen pot scrubber.
braid hangerBraided Hanger
Braid a coat hanger with recycled plastic bag strips.
bagPlastic Bag Shopping Tote
Make plastic bag yarn and knit a shopping tote.
jar pumpkinPainted Scarecrow Pumpkin Jar
Follow the printed pattern to paint this adorable pumpkin scarecrow on a glass jar.
sunjar (2K)Sunflower Jar
Paint a cheerful sunflower motif on a mason jar or other glass containers.
coffee tinRecycled Coffee Can
Decorate a coffee can with plaster of paris flowers or other molded designs.
wheatjarWheat Sheaf Jars
Reuse glass coffee jars as kitchen canisters with an easy wheatsheaf motif.
jarsHanging Jar Lantern
Hanging lanterns are easy to make from recycled jars and coat hanger wire.
candle bottlePop Bottle Candle Holders
Repurpose one pop bottle into two candle holders.
cansTin Can Storage
Stash your art supply in recycled tin cans on a wall hanger.
decoupaged tinDecoupaged Tin Box
Decoupage a tin box, such as an Altoids tin, with postage stamps; use it to store new stamps.
night lampPlastic Cup Night Lamp
Recycle a plastic cup into a night light shade.

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