12 ways to give plastic objects a second life

The problem of plastic waste has reached really worrying levels. Scientists have discovered that there are small shrimp-like creatures living at the bottom of the Mariana Trench (the deepest point in the seas) that have plastic particles in their digestive systems. The human being has already gone too far in relation to the contamination of the environment, and to think that we are not to blame is really worrying. It’s time to use less plastic and start recycling in every possible way.

O awesome.club found some easy and creative ways to give some plastic objects a second life. Check them all out and be sure to check out the bonus at the end to learn how to turn plastic bags into beautiful decorations.

Every year we buy a series of Christmas ornaments to decorate our trees and our homes. But why not try making homemade ornaments out of plastic bottles? Just cut the bottom of the bottles and heat the base with an iron for a while to make it sharper. Paint the bottom with glitter glue, add pretty ribbons and enjoy a decoration that, in addition to being made by you, helps to reuse plastic.

Don’t worry about your plants when you travel. Take a bottle, make small holes in it, dig a big enough hole and place it next to the plant or pot that needs watering. Cover the bottle with soil, but leave your mouth free. Fill it with water and slowly it will release the water through the holeswatering the plant.

Drill holes in the cap of a bottle. Fill it with water, leave a little in the sun and water the plants. If you want, you can also use it to make a shower. See step by step in this video.

A traditional greenhouse costs a lot and takes up a lot of space. The bottle is a good solution for a smaller garden. Cut off its lower part, remove the lid and place it in a hole in the garden. The improvised greenhouse looks simple, but it helps to keep the plants stronger, especially those that need a little more heat, that don’t adapt to the cold.

All you will need to make a cute bird feeder is an empty plastic bottle, pencils or small wooden sticks, a knife, some string and some seeds. See this post for detailed instructions. But be careful: this feeder can attract other animals, not just birds.

Yes, plastic boxes and containers can make beautiful bicycle baskets. The cubes are strong, safe and waterproof. You can fill them with ice to take drinks and food and keep them cold longer. See step by step on this website.

Juice, milk and soda bottles can be used as vases. Choose a bottle big enough for the flower you have in mind, drill a hole in the appropriate place and fill it with soil. Don’t forget the small holes at the bottom to drain the water.

The old jars of cleaning products can be used as wall organizers and look great in the pantry or other room. They can also function as vases, following the step by step of the previous example.

Cut two bottles in half and zip them together. See the details on how to do it, what kind of glue to use and how to give it a nice finish in this video.

Almost every day we buy food that comes in plastic packaging. What if we started to recycle these objects? They can be used for garden parties or even as picnic plates. try to do this and do not throw away plastic objects.

You can also give plastic crates a new life. they can turn beautiful decorative objects, or even furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, armchairs, etc.). Watch this video and get inspired!

Bottles aren’t the only plastic object you can recycle. Take the plastic bags and use them to transport the seedlings and plants from one place to another. It is best to do this with bags without handles.

If you have sewing skills, try replacing cotton or wool with plastic strips. Cut the different colored bags into strips and use them to make an ottoman. You can also do this through braids as we see here.

How do you deal with plastic and its recycling?