How to make a recycled shampoo bottle purse and lots more!

If you like working with pretty colored plastics recycled tubes and bottles are a great source. Pop on over to the blog Eco Green Love for an amazing collection of recycled plastic container projects – both decorative and functional – including this little purse made from a shampoo tube. I will be saving my containers in the new year to make a bunch of these projects.

Love working with recycled items? Check out this amazing recycled Crafts book.

Shampoo bottles are one of the most common types of plastic waste generated in our homes. In order to reduce our impact on the environment, it is important to recycle these bottles in creative ways. Here are ten things you can make with recycled shampoo bottles:

Planters – Cut off the top half of the bottle and use it as a planter. You can also cut small holes at the bottom to allow for drainage.

Watering cans – Cut small holes in the top of the bottle and use it as a watering can for your plants.

Desk organizers – Cut off the top half of the bottle and use it to store pencils, pens, and other small office supplies.

Piggy banks – Cut a slot in the top of the bottle and use it as a piggy bank for loose change.

Bird feeders – Cut small holes in the sides of the bottle and fill it with birdseed. Hang the bottle in a tree and watch the birds come to feed.

Scoops – Cut off the top half of the bottle and use it as a scoop for pet food or other items.

Funnel – Cut off the bottom of the bottle and use it as a funnel for pouring liquids.

Toy boats – Cut the bottom of the bottle in the shape of a boat and attach a mast and sail to make a toy boat.

Lanterns – Cut shapes in the sides of the bottle and place a tea light inside to make a lantern.

Jewelry organizer – Cut off the top of the bottle and use it to store jewelry, or even use it as a jewelry display.

These are just a few examples of the many ways you can repurpose shampoo bottles. By recycling these bottles in creative ways, you can reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. It’s important to remember that we all have a responsibility to take care of our planet, and by finding new uses for old items, we can help reduce waste and preserve our environment.