Ideas for repurposing

Turn your unwanted jars and cans into something for nature.

Funky pencil holders 

Wrap those old cans in vibrant fabric or colourful paper to transform them into unique pencil holders - find out more.

Glass jar candle holders

Give jars a new lease of life by painting your favourite patterns or pictures on them. Add a touch of glamour with ribbons or string, pop in a tealight, and voilà – a cosy atmosphere is just a light away - find out more.

Plastic bottle bird feeder 

Grab an empty water bottle or milk carton. Snip off the top, carve out large holes for our feathered friends to access the feed, and smaller ones to slot in some sticks or straws as perches. Fashion a lid using the base of the bottle or a plastic cup. Don't forget to punch two holes and thread a wire through. Fill with birdseed, hang on a tree, and enjoy the chirpy concert in your backyard! Find out more.

Glass jar storage 

Clean out old glass jars and use them for storing spices, buttons, or small craft supplies.

Plastic bottle herb garden 

Cut the tops off plastic bottles, fill them with soil, and plant herbs for a vertical garden.

Wine bottle vases 

Clean and remove labels from wine bottles, then use them as elegant vases for flowers.

Glass bottle lamps

Insert fairy lights into clean glass bottles to create decorative lamps for your home.

Plastic jug watering can

Poke small holes in the cap of a plastic jug, fill with water, and use it as a watering can for your garden.

Mason jar storage 

Use mason jars to store pantry items like rice, beans, or pasta, keeping your kitchen organised.

Plastic lid coasters

Decorate plastic lids with paint or fabric and use them as coasters to protect your furniture.

Glass jar terrariums 

Create small terrariums by filling glass jars with soil, rocks, and small plants or succulents.

Plastic bottle planter decor 

Cut and decorate plastic bottles to make fun, quirky planters for your garden or balcony.

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