What can you do with old shampoo bottles?

Old shampoo bottles can be repurposed in various creative and practical ways. Here are some ideas:

1. Storage Containers
Craft Supplies: Use them to store small craft items like beads, buttons, or glitter.
Kitchen Use: Store grains, pasta, or spices.
Bathroom Organization: Keep cotton balls, swabs, or hair accessories.

2. Planters
Herb Garden: Cut off the tops and use the bottoms as small herb planters.
Succulents: Perfect for small succulents or cactus plants.

3. Bird Feeders
Hanging Feeders: Cut openings and fill them with birdseed. Hang them in your garden.

4. Watering Can
Mini Watering Can: Poke holes in the cap and use it to water plants gently.

5. Cleaning Tools
Grout Cleaner: Cut a small hole in the cap and fill with cleaning solution for easy application.
Squeezy Bottle: Perfect for homemade cleaning solutions.

6. Toy Storage
Bath Toys: Use them to store small bath toys, making bath time cleanup easier.

7. DIY Projects
Piggy Banks: Decorate and use them as piggy banks.
Scoops: Cut the bottle at an angle to create scoops for pet food or garden soil.

8. Travel Containers
Refillable Bottles: Use them for shampoo, conditioner, or body wash when traveling.

9. Home Décor
Vases: Decorate and use them as vases for artificial flowers.
Pen Holders: Cut them down and use them to hold pens and pencils on your desk.

10. Eco-friendly Use
Recycling: If you can't repurpose them, make sure to recycle them properly.

Eco-bricks: Fill them with non-recyclable plastic waste to create eco-bricks for construction projects.

Tips for Repurposing

Clean Thoroughly: Ensure they are thoroughly cleaned to remove any residue.
Cut Safely: Use sharp scissors or a utility knife, and be careful to avoid injury.
Decorate: Paint or decorate them to fit the aesthetic of their new use.

Repurposing old shampoo bottles not only helps reduce waste but also encourages creativity and resourcefulness.