100 Genius Plastic Bottle Recycling Ideas You Need To Try

Don't throw away empty plastic bottles. Today, we're showing you 100 brilliant ways to transform everyday bottles into useful household items. From organizers and planters to clever tools and storage solutions, you'll never look at plastic bottles the same way again. Let's dive in and start creating. Mark the top part of the canister and cut it off. Draw a small square and cut it out. Make diagonal cuts downward for ease of use. Trace a bottle cap on the sides of the canister and cut out round holes. Glue the caps into these holes. Insert a paper tube into the caps and secure it. Put toilet paper rolls onto the tube. The holder is ready. Now paper is always at hand. Just pull and tear off the amount you need. Take a plastic bottle and cut off the bottom. Make holes and thread a rope through them. Note the rope ends to secure them. Put the holder on the car headrest. Now you have a convenient place to store an umbrella. Mark a line on the bottle and cut out a semicircular opening. Take a second bottle and cut off the bottom and top. Make a round hole in the first bottle and insert the neck of the second one into it. Glue caps as legs for stability. Pour food into the top part and cover with the cut off bottom. The automatic feeder is ready. Your pet will always be fed. Draw a line on a wooden block and mark distances of one and a half centimeters from it. Draw lines on all edges and make an angled boundary line. Make saw cuts up to the boundary line. Screw a utility knife blade on top with screws. Drive a metal rod into the center of the block. Put a bottle without a bottom on the rod and pull the edge of the plastic through the blade. Now you can easily cut long strips for household needs. Cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle. Cut out a long rectangular opening on the side. Place the dirty roller inside the bottle and rinse it under water pressure through the opening water doesn't splash and the roller gets perfectly clean. Cut off the top of the bottle and make an angled cut at the bottom. Iron the edges against a hot iron to smooth the sharp parts. Make a round hole in the side. Position the drill bit holder through the hole while drilling all shavings and dust will stay inside. Can be used from any side. Cut off the neck from a plastic bottle and attach it to a long pipe. Insert a light bulb into the neck and secure it. Screw the bulb into the sealing socket. Now you can easily change bulbs without a stepladder. Cut out a spoon shaped piece from a plastic bottle. Melt the edges with a lighter for smoothness. Cut a watermelon in half and use the homemade spoons. Now you can enjoy watermelon outdoors without extra dishes. Take a bottle cap and heat it with a lighter. Press the plastic from inside with a pencil creating a bulge. Cut off the protruding part to make a hole. Make a hole in the bottom of a plastic bottle. Cut a valve from a bicycle tube and insert a tube into it. Glue the valve to the bottle bottom and attach a hose on the other side. Lower the hose into a water container. Press the bottle and release. Vacuum will start water transfer effortlessly. Cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle. Attach a balloon to the neck with tape. Place a nut inside. Pull back the balloon and release sharply. The nut will hit the surface and crack. Homemade Nutcracker ready. If the handle on your large bottle broke, don't rush to throw it away. Take a piece of polypropylene tubing and thread rope through it. Tie knots on both sides forming a loop. Put the rope on the bottle neck. A convenient carrying handle is ready. Mark and cut out a long opening along the entire length of the bottle. Position the bottle under the bike chain and pour oil inside. Turn the pedal, the chain gets fully lubricated, but be sure to consult specialists about choosing the right oil for your bike. Open the cabinet with bags. Familiar sight? Everything's in a pile and inconvenient. Take a plastic bottle. Glue a wet wipes lid to it. Fold bags compactly several times. Pack them tightly into the bottle. Now pull out bags one at a time through the lid. Convenient and neat. Take a syringe. Open the package and cut off the front part. Insert the plunger back. Remove the cap from a large bottle. Cut a hole in it to fit the syringe. Insert the syringe into the hole. Secure the connection on the outside with glue. Cut off the bottle bottom, but not completely. Leave one part as a lid. Make a hole. Secure a paper clip to hold the lid. Make holes for zip ties. Now the wash basin can be mounted on a fence or post. Pour water and close the lid. Press the plunger from below and water will flow. Outdoor wash basin ready. Take a polypropylene pipe. A bottle cap fits perfectly by size. Make two cuts on the cap. Cut out a part on one side so the pipe passes sideways. Screw the caps to the closet walls. Insert the pipe into the caps. Hang a rod ready. Cut a large bottle in half. Put a roll of toilet paper in the bottom part. Pull the end through the neck of the top part. Close both halves tightly. Hang on a hook. Convenient toilet paper holder ready. Take glass and plastic bottles. Cut the plastic bottle in half. Glue the plastic bottle cap to the bottom of the glass one. Insert the glass bottle into the plastic one. Lower it to the Fill the space between bottles with mounting foam. Wait for the foam to dry. Cut off excess protruding parts on top. Wrap the bottle on the outside with gray reflective tape. Homemade thermos ready. Now hot tea on a hike is guaranteed. Cut a strip from a plastic bottle. Make several holes in it on one side. Use scissors to make the other part of the strip narrower. Thread the narrow part through the holes. You'll get a homemade zip tie. Coil the cable. Tighten with a zip tie and bend the end for fixing. Wire securely fastened. Open the toolbox. Total chaos. Take a large plastic canister. Cut holes of different shapes and sizes in it. Place tools in the holes. Wrenches on one side, pliers on another, cutters and saw on the third. Insert hammer into the neck. Put the organizer in the cabinet. All tools in their places. Take a plastic canister from technical fluid. Cut off the top part with the handle. Screw the handle to a board. Mount office binder clips on the same board. Secure sandpaper in the clamps. Convenient DIY sanding station ready. Cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle. Cut a hole in the lower part to fit a cap from the same bottle. Trim excess edges on the bottle. Mount the holder on furniture. Place a ball of yarn inside and thread it through the neck. Yarn won't tangle anymore. Take plastic bottle caps. Make longitudinal holes in them. Put the caps on a knife blade. Glue them together. Glue the last cap backwards. Convenient knife handle ready. Cut a strip from a plastic bottle. Make slits in the cap from this bottle. Insert the strip into the slits. Place the cap on a nut. Hold by the strip and hit with a hammer from above. The nut will crack. Simple nut cracker ready. Heat a bolt with a lighter until soot appears. Stick tape to the soot bolt. A clear imprint will remain on the tape. Stick the tape with the imprint on a bottle cap. Cut along the template. Unscrew the bolt using the cap. Helps when there's no wrench at hand. Cut off the top of the bottle with the neck and cap. Make a hole in the cap. Mark the shower curtain. Cut holes according to the markings. Secure the neck with cap on the curtain holes. Screw tightly. Thread hooks through the caps. Hang on the rod. Reliable curtain mounting ready. Cut the top and bottom parts of a plastic bottle along the textured edges. Make cuts in the bottom part. Insert it into the top part of the bottle. Glue the parts with tape. Pour in grains, peas or other bulk products. Convenient storage containers ready. Cut off the bottle bottom. Make mini holes around the circle and in the center. Screw a hook into the center. Insert the strainer into the sink drain. Wash dishes. All debris will stay in the filter. Then just throw the contents in the trash. Mark a large canister. Cut it diagonally with an angled cutout. Fold towels in the lower part of the canister. Convenient organizer for towels or books ready. Mount a water bottle on the wall. Place a bowl on the floor. Turn the bottle upside down. Water will drain to a certain level and stop. Pet drinks water, level drops and bowl automatically refills. Auto waterer for cat ready. Cut the bottle in half. Make holes in the bottom of the lower part. Secure the lower part with a zip tie on the faucet above the sink. Throw peels and trash in the container. Water will drain through the holes. Convenient waste collector ready. Place a bolt in a bottle cap. Add baking soda and pour super glue. Mix. You get a solid handle with threads. Use it for a tripod or other mounts. Old shower head spray is crooked and doesn't work. Take a plastic bottle. Make many small holes in the side. Cut a round hole in the bottle cap. Thread a plumbing fitting through the cap. Screw the cap on the bottle and attach to the hose instead of the old head. New shower attachment ready. Make a hole in the bottle cap. Insert half a cotton swab there. Take chopsticks to the bottle. Pour water into the bottle. Stick the sticks into the pot soil. Water will slowly drip and water the plant. Auto watering for flowers ready. Make a hole in a bottle. Thread a long bolt through it. Secure the bolt with bottle on a wooden board. Attach another small board to the base. Place bait in the bottle. Mouse enters the bottle following the smell. Under the weight the bottle drops and closes against the board. Trap triggered. Rub the top of the cap against rough sandpaper to make a ring. Pour oil or stain into the bottle. Cover the neck with gauze. Secure the gauze with the cap ring. Apply liquid to wood through the gauze. Convenient applicator for soaking ready. Take a large plastic bottle. Cut off the top. Make holes on the sides. Make a handle from wire. Thread through the holes and secure. Use the bucket for watering or other household needs. Cut off the neck from a plastic bottle. Screw the neck to a plastic pipe. Take a broken broom. Cut off the broken part of the handle. Screw a bottle cap to the brush base. Put the pipe with neck on the cap. Broom repaired and ready to work again. Take a bottle of water. Place it on a surface. Air bubble will show level or tilt. Improvised level always at hand. Cut off the top of the bottle and use as a funnel. Water leaks because of the same diameter necks. Take a piece of plastic tubing. Glue it inside the funnel. Now pour liquid without leaks. Sealed funnel ready. Take a plastic bottle from cleaning liquid. Make a decorative cutout in it as shown. Store toothbrushes, paste, razor and other accessories. Convenient bathroom organizer ready. Make a hole in a bottle cap. Make several cuts as shown. Bend a couple of petals outward. Wrap earphones around the cap. Wires will catch on the petals. Compact tangle free storage ready. Make a hole in the cap. Insert a tube or hose. Seal the connection between hose and cap. Squeeze the bottle to supply air. Blow out keyboard in hard to reach places from dust. Improvised compressor ready. Take two plastic bottles. Make identical large holes in their caps. Apply hot glue to the caps. Glue two bottles together with the caps. Mark one bottle as shown. Cut along the contour. Make a hole in the bottle. Position under the drill bit while working. All debris and dust will collect in the lower bottle. Dust collector for drilling ready. Cut off the bottle neck and bottom. The middle part remains. Make a large cutout in the side wall of the middle part. Scoop meat through the cutout. Squeeze out equal portions for dumplings or cutlets. Meat dispenser ready. Cut off the top and bottom parts of the bottle. Cut a long strip from the middle part. Make angled cuts on the sides in a herringbone pattern. Insert the strip into the sink or bathtub drain. Pull out clogs and hair. Homemade drain snake ready. Cut off the top of a large bottle but leave the cap attached to a piece of plastic. Hang by the cap on a door or hook. Improvised trash basket ready. Cut off the top and bottom parts of the bottle. Cut a figure from the middle part in the form of two rings connected by a long strip as shown. Thread a hook through the middle of the connecting strip. Insert wet sneakers into the rings. Hang to dry. Convenient shoe hanger ready. Make a cutout in a large canister at a slight angle as shown. Glue the top of the canister on the side. You get a convenient scoop for bulk materials. Cut a strip from sandpaper. Apply glue and wrap a bottle cap with sandpaper. Screw two caps on a board parallel to each other. Run the knife blade between the two caps. Knife gets sharpened. Simple sharpener ready. Cut off the top and bottom parts of the bottle. Glue one end of the elastic band to the bottom part of the bottle. Thread the elastic through the top part. Glue a toy ball to the other end of the elastic. Pour food inside. Secure the structure to the table leg. The cat pulls the ball and gets a portion of food. Interactive pet feeder is ready. Cut a large bottle in half. Make holes in the top part of one half. Thread zip ties through the holes. Put a piece of hose on the zip ties for comfort. Secure on the other side. Put tools in the bucket. Convenient carrier with soft handles is ready. Mark lines on a large bottle. Cut as shown in the video. Make holes in the top and bottom parts. Connect with zip ties through the holes. Add a handle. Make additional holes at the bottom and in the lid for ventilation. Put vegetables inside. Close the lid and place in the refrigerator. Vegetable storage container is ready. Cut a large bottle in half. Take a zipper. Apply glue to one half of the zipper. Glue it around the bottom part of the bottle. Glue the second half to the top part. Zip it up and the parts will connect. Convenient storage container for small items is ready. Cut off the top part of the bottle. Make triangular cuts in it. Screw the cap with the top part to a wooden block. Insert wires into the triangular cuts and solder. Convenient soldering stand is ready. Cut the bottle lengthwise, not all the way through. Cut off two halves of the neck. Screw the halves to the cabinet doors. Screw the cap onto both halves simultaneously. The doors will lock together. Simple cabinet lock is ready. Take a large canister. Cut a tube to the height of the canister. Make a through cut in the center of the canister for this tube. Make special holder pieces to fit the diameter of the handle tubes. Cut round caps. Glue them together. Glue the pieces to the handles for rotation. Make a hole in the canister lid. Push the cord inside. Make a hole in the tube and thread the cord through. Insert the tube into the canister. Glue handles on the sides. Attach a socket block on one side. Wind the cable inside by rotating the handles. Use the extension cord for work. Coil it up and carry it compactly. Extension cord reel is ready. Cut off the top part of the bottle. Make a long thin slot along the bottom part. Glue the pieces to the wall with double-sided tape. Insert rolls of trash bags inside. Pull them up through the slot. Convenient bag holders are ready. Take two square plastic bottles. Make cuts in them so one fits into the other. Store nails, screws or small items inside. Convenient box with lid is ready. Take a bottle with a handle. Mark and cut it in the shape of a scoop. Scoop up bulk products with the scoop. Flip it over and pour through the narrow handle opening for precise dosing. Two in one scoop is ready. Make a hole in the bottle cap. Insert half of a cotton swab. Seal the connection point with glue. Cut the tube diagonally. Glue the tube on top of the cap. Make a cut in the bottom of the bottle. Stick the device into the pot. Pour water through the top opening. Water will slowly seep through. Drip irrigation for plants is ready. Cut a large canister as shown in the video. Screw a plumbing pipe with screws to the canister as a handle. Sweep up debris with a convenient dust pan with long handle. Done! Cut the top part of the bottle to fit a cup. Cut off the bottom part. Make triangular teeth along the top edge. Apply double-sided tape to one edge. Attach the holder to the water jug. Insert cups. They are held by the teeth. Convenient cup dispenser is ready. You have pipes of different diameters that need to be connected. Cut a hole in a large bottle to fit one of the pipes. Cut off the bottom of the bottle. Put the cylinder on one of the pipes. Stretch several rubber bands on both pipes for sealing. Insert the second pipe into the cylinder. Keep with a hair dryer from outside. The plastic will shrink and tightly connect the pipes. Pour water to test. Sealed pipe adapter is ready. Cut off the top part of the bottle with the neck and cap. Make a hole in the cap. Insert a key ring. Put the cap on the neck. Store paper clips for small items inside. Attach the container to a backpack by the ring. Compact organizer is ready. Place parchment on a board. Arrange bottle caps in a flower shape. Cover with a second sheet of parchment. Iron with a hot iron. The caps will melt and fuse together. You get a decorative coaster for dishes. Make a hole in the cap and cut off the top part of the bottle with the neck. Put a second cap on the bottom part of the neck. Thread a plastic zip tie through the hole in the cap and secure it in a loop shape. Pour screws, nuts or paper clips inside and screw on the cap. Hang the containers by the loops on nails or hooks in the workshop. Remove the handle from a large plastic bottle. Mount the handle on the wall and use it for hanging tools, hammers and other equipment. Take a plastic bottle from cleaning liquid and make a cut as shown on screen. Put a rubber band on the bottom part of the bottle and pour paint inside. Make a cut in a plastic jar lid and insert a brush into it. Wipe excess paint on the rubber band and the lid will prevent the brush from falling inside during storage. Cut a large plastic bottle in half and from a second bottle take the bottom part and make small cuts in it. Put construction blocks in the first bottle half. Cover with the bottom from the second bottle, inserting it into the cuts and get a convenient container for storing blocks. Make two small through holes in the bottle. Pour cat food inside. When rolling the bottle the pellets will fall out one at a time. The cat will get food from the bottle which stimulates activity and play. Cut off the top parts of several large plastic bottles. Glue the bottom parts together as shown on screen. Use the resulting compartments for convenient shoe storage. Make a cut in a plastic bottle. Make a hole in the cap and attach a pipe holder to it. Secure the tube and hang bottles from it by the holders. Pour screws, anchors, bolts and other small parts into each bottle for convenient storage and quick access. Put plastic zip ties on the bottle neck and on the cap, then connect them with another zip tie. Now the cap will always be at hand and never get lost. Mark lines on a large canister and cut it lengthwise leaving the bottom part intact so the halves stay connected. Store medications, tools or other small items inside. The lid will serve as a lock and securely fix the structure. Cut off the top part of a plastic bottle, put it on the hammer handle and heat with a heat gun. Unscrew the cap, pour small nails inside and screw it back. Now nails will always be at hand right on the hammer. Paint drips on the can. Cut the bottle in half. Put the top part on the paint can and heat with a heat gun. Now paint pours conveniently through the neck without drips and the cap securely closes the can and protects paint from drying. Cut off the bottom bumps on the bottle base. Cut off the bottom of a large plastic bottle and screw it to the bottom of the first bottle. Insert a hook into the cap. Pour bird food inside and hang the feeder on a tree branch. Take a large plastic canister and make a cut on the side. Pour cat litter inside and get a convenient temporary litter box for a cat. Make a hole in a plastic bottle cap and make a cut in it. Insert a blade from a box cutter and secure it with a bolt through the hole. Make another hole nearby. Insert the cable into the hole and pull it through the blade to quickly strip insulation from the wire. Make a through hole on the side of a plastic bottle cap. Make a large cut on top of the cap. Insert cables into the side holes and twist them. Clamp the cap with cables in a vice and heat with a heat gun. You get strong and reliable insulation for cable connections. Use a soldering iron to make grooves in a plastic bottle cap. Apply the cap to the cables with the grooves and screw it the wall to securely fix the wires. Glue plastic caps onto desk drawers and get convenient handles. Glue an office binder clip to a plastic bottle cap. Put the glue gun on the binder clip. Excess hot glue will drip right into the cap. Insulation damaged on USB cable? Heat a plastic bottle cap with a lighter. Extinguish it and immediately wrap the damaged spot on the cable with hot plastic. Insulation is restored. Cable is securely protected. Need to patch a hole in a pipe? Cut a piece of plastic from a bottle and thread string through it. Apply the plastic from inside, holding by the string, and apply glue outside on the hole. Sprinkle baking soda on the glue for quick hardening. Add more soda for strength. Sand the surface with sandpaper and get a reliable patch. Cut a valve from an old bicycle tube. Make a hole in a plastic bottle cap and glue the valve inside. Make a funnel from another bottle in two caps. Pour oil through the funnel into the bottle. Remove the nipple from the valve and screw on the cap. Use the bottle as a convenient oil can for lubricating parts. Cut off the top part of the bottle, leaving a small plastic tab. Attach the bottle by the tab to a clothes hanger with a stapler. Add several more bottom parts of bottles. Hang the hanger on a hook and store toothbrushes, paste, razors, and other bathroom accessories in the bottles. Rain getting on outdoor switch? Cut off the top part of a plastic bottle. Make a cut for the wires and put it on the switch. Open the cap, press the switch, and close it back. Now the switch is reliably protected from rain. Cut off the bottom part of a plastic bottle and place it under the glue gun so glue drops don't fall on the table. Take a large plastic canister, mark and cut as shown on screen, not cutting all the way through. Put spray paint cans, tools, and other items inside. Close the canister and screw on the cap for convenient storage. Take a plastic pipe elbow and make a hole in it. Unscrew the cap from the bottle, heat the neck, and put the elbow on it. Drill a hole in the wall. All debris and dust will collect in the bottle. Remove the carrying handle from a large plastic bottle. Glue the handles to the wall. Use them for hanging towels in the bathroom or kitchen. Take plastic bottle caps and make cuts in them as shown on screen. Insert the phone into the cap cuts and get a convenient stand for watching videos. Take a large canister and cut off the handle. Make a cut in the handle, thread bags through it, and carry groceries comfortably without hurting your hands. Broom handle broken? Wrap the break point with tape. Cut off the bottom and top of a plastic bottle. Put the middle part on the handle and heat with a hair dryer. You get a strong and reliable connection. Cut off the handle from a plastic canister. Make holes in the handle. Secure a metal dish sponge through the holes with a plastic zip tie. Wash dishes with a comfortable handle without straining your hands. Toilet clogged and flushing poorly? Cut off the bottom part of a plastic bottle. Take a trash bag and hold the bottle by the neck. With sharp forward backward movements push through the clog in the toilet. Immediately wrap the bottle in the trash bag and throw it away, avoiding contact with the dirty surface. Toilet works great again. Light two candles and heat the knife blade. Cut a plastic bottle lengthwise in half, not cutting all the way through. Fold a toothbrush, paste and other accessories in a towel, roll it up and insert into the bottle. Screw on the cap and secure the travel case for trips. Cut a plastic bottle in half. Put the bottom and top parts on the ends of a plumbing pipe and heat with a hair dryer. Put welding electrodes inside and screw on the caps. Also store drill bits and hammer drill bits in the seal case. Take a plastic bottle and make cuts in it. Make a hole in the cap and thread a hook through. Insert a small vase with a flower inside and hang the hanging planter anywhere.