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    Home » money-savers » Upcycle Ideas

    Published: Feb 27, 2014 · Modified: Mar 29, 2020 by Alison

    Upcycle Ideas

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    Check out these upcycle ideas to reuse empty containers around your house! Get inspired to put your empty plastic containers to good use. 

    Ever wonder what to do with random plastic containers once they’re empty? How about clever ways to reuse them?! You’d be amazed at how virtually unrecognizable these containers can look after a little fixing up.

    How do you remove labels from containers or plastic bottles?

    First, using a sharp tool, try to remove as much of the sticker as you can. Next, use a product like “Goo Gone” to soak the sticker. It’s a gel product, so you should be able to let it sit on the sticker for 5-10 minutes. Then use a scraping tool to remove the sticker residue.

    How do you remove writing from a plastic container? 

    Try using acetone and a cotton ball to remove writing from a container.

    Reusing Empty Containers

    From reusing Cascade containers to ideas for empty plastic coffee containers, I’ve rounded-up a genius list of ways to transform and upcycle plastic containers.

    Upcycle Ideas

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    Reuse Folger's Coffee Plastic Containers to Organize a Pantry

    A smart idea for empty plastic coffee containers! You could use these container for virtually anything.

    Photo Credit: calicoandcupcakes.blogspot.com

    Reuse Cascade Container as a Car Trash Can

    Use a little Mod Podge or washi tape to totally transform and reuse an empty Cascade container.

    Photo Credit: www.happygoluckyblog.com

    Reuse Plastic Juice Bottles in the Pantry

    Love this new use for orange juice containers! Plus you can use acetone to remove the old labels and add cute chalkboard ones!

    Photo Credit: makeit-loveit.com

    Reuse Wipes Containers as Hanging Storage

    How about this for a clever use of empty cleaning wipe containers? You have to see this DIY!

    Photo Credit: www.inspirationrealisation.com

    Reuse Prescription Bottles as Waterproof Storage Containers

    Everyone has a few old prescription bottles laying around! Add a little bit of glue & use them to tote important items to the beach or pool. Genius.

    Photo Credit: yourmoderndad.com

    Reuse Plastic Strawberry Containers as Craft Containers

    We toss these out EVERY WEEK. Now I'm totally inspired to reuse those plastic strawberry containers for craft supplies!

    Photo Credit: myfrugaladventures.com

    Reuse Baby Wipes Containers into DIY First Aid Kit for Car

    LOVE this idea of turning a baby wipes container into a travel First Aid kit. This would be perfect for the car!

    Photo Credit: www.kammyskorner.com

    Reuse Kitty Litter Bucket as Planter

    Cat fans rejoice! A fabulous way to reuse those dozens of kitty litter bucket you cycle through every year. They make awesome planters. (Would also be super useful as storage in the garage or shed)

    Photo Credit: www.familyhandyman.com

    Reuse Laundry Detergent Bottles for Garage Storage

    Easy, portable storage for garage or utility room. YES!

    Reuse empty Tide Pod Containers

    10 Inventive Ways to Reuse those empty laundry pods containers.

    Looking for more inspiration? Check out this fabulous list of *10* Creative Uses for Empty Tide Pods Containers.

     
     

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    1. Emily says

      March 04, 2014 at 3:24 am

      My husband gets so mad because I am always rescuing containers from the recycling bin! Great roundup

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      • Alison L says

        March 04, 2014 at 1:56 pm

        Ummm he should be thanking you??!:) Thanks for visiting, Emily, hopefully you got some good ideas!

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    2. Melanie von Bose says

      March 04, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      I have been saving the huge containers from our Costco peanut butter pretzels (we were a bit addicted for awhile there, but it’s under control now), and I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with them. Now I do!!! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Alison L says

        March 04, 2014 at 10:36 pm

        I’m constantly saving containers, like hmm, what should I do with you?? It’s fun to make something out of “nothing”.

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    3. Amila Wickramarachchi says

      March 05, 2014 at 6:06 am

      these are some great ideas…I like that cute container for plastic bags…

      Reply
    4. Erlene A says

      March 05, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Thanks for gathering all these great recycling ideas. Pinned. Visiting from Whimsy Wed. Linkup

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    5. Amberly Steele says

      March 05, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      I have containers all over the place! I am all about reusing and reducing! Check me out sometime: http://www.re-creations.biz. Thanks for the ideas!

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    6. Becca @ The Earthlings Handbook says

      March 05, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      You didn’t mention glass jars! They’re my favorite for storing leftovers, bulk foods, bathroom things like cotton swabs, and pencils. I rarely break one; they’re really pretty sturdy.

      You have a lot of great ideas here! I love those big plastic coffee canisters, but I don’t buy that kind of coffee myself (I buy the organic fair-trade kind) so I peek into recycling bins at work and church to snag those canisters when they come along. They’re good for food (as long as you don’t get mice! Mice can chew through them!) and also for small toys like Lego sets.

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    7. [email protected] says

      March 06, 2014 at 2:31 am

      Alison,
      I love this round up! We have so many empty large yogurt containers (We eat a lot of yogurt around our house!), and I love the tip about getting the writing off with acetone.

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      • Alison L says

        March 06, 2014 at 2:34 am

        I know! Where has that tip been all my life??

        Reply
    8. Sarah Alvord says

      March 06, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      Great roundup of ideas!! Makes me realize my pantry could use a little help and these are some great, cheap ways to get organized. Thanks for sharing!

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    9. Teresa says

      April 05, 2014 at 12:50 am

      Any ideas on how to get certain scents out of containers …especially coffee ….LOVE these ideas!

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      • Alison L says

        April 11, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        This sounds a bit too good to be true, but if you put a wad of newspaper or a clean coffee filter into the container & seal it up for a day or so, the paper will absorb the scent! Another way is to put the container outside (make sure it’s sunny weather, if you live in the midwest like me) and the sun will warm the container and remove the odor. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

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