10 Ways To Teach Your Kids How to Reuse Plastic Bottles

10 Ways To Teach Your Kids How to Reuse Plastic Bottles

Have you ever noticed your little one imitating your mannerisms or words? Yes, kids look up to adults as their role models. So the best way to teach them something is by doing it yourself. And one of the best things you can teach them is how to reuse plastic bottles. Here's how the reuse of plastic can be made fun. With so many different ways to reuse plastic bottles, we are sure your little one will love these things to make with plastic bottles.

Content Index

  • A cute little bottle bank
  • A magazine rack
  • Plastic bottle porch
  • Plastic bottle flowers
  • Pencil cups 
  • Bottle pots
  • Plastic bottle sprinkler 
  • Bottle scoop
  • Bottle Christmas tree
  • Tumbler 

A cute little bottle bank

Are you looking for ways to reuse plastic bottles? Next time, before gifting your little one a money box, make one for them yourself. All you need is a plastic bottle. Make a horizontal hole just enough for a coin or cash to go in. Did you ever think plastic bottles reuse could be as simple as that?  Use your little one's favorite color, two googly eyes, and make it more attractive. 


A magazine rack

Many will agree that being organized is part of a healthy lifestyle. But how will you teach this simple life hack to your kid? A magazine rack will do this job for you. Cut an empty detergent bottle open, and make a little space just to hold some books. And you are done! So, next time before throwing away that empty detergent bottle, try making a magazine rack from it. There can’t a better way to teach them how to reuse plastic bottles, right?

Plastic bottle porch

Thinking of ways to make your weekend time with your kids more fun? Why not show them how to make a plastic bottle porch? Take a plastic bottle and cut it open. Draw some big monster eyes and a scary mouth. Paint it with your little one, with a mix of creativity and sustainability. Reuse of plastic can also be fun, don’t you agree? 

Plastic bottle flowers

Who doesn't love the sight of blooming flowers? So, why not turn those old plastic bottles into pretty flowers? It's nothing complicated. Just cut out the bottom part that looks like petals and color it. And see nasty plastic pieces turn into beautiful pieces of art!

Pencil cups 

Planning to buy your little one a pencil holder? Hold on! We have a better idea. Reuse of old plastic bottles can do the magic!  Cut out the bottom part of each bottle and glue a zip lock to each side. Wait for a few seconds. Yes, it works! 

Bottle pots

You don't have to buy new pots each time you get a green newbie. Instead, look for some durable plastic bottles. Cut the bottom part and paint cute little shapes to make it more attractive. It's sustainable, economical, and creative. With a simple bottle pot, you will teach your little one how to reuse plastic bottles.

Plastic bottle sprinkler

If you are into gardening, you know the cost of maintaining it. We get how hard it is. But relax, here’s some happy news for you. Take a plastic bottle, poke some holes in it, remove the cap, and attach it to a hose with tape. As simple as it sounds, it does a perfect  job of a water sprinkler. Show your kid that reuse of plastic is not just sustainable, but economical too .

Bottle scoop

Can a plastic bottle be turned into a bottle scoop? Definitely, yes. Just cut the plastic bottle into the shape of a scoop, and you are done. Go for those with handles as it makes the job easier. Whether in the garden or kitchen, you will always find this little piece of art helpful.

Bottle Christmas tree

The Christmas season is always fun and joyful. Why not make it a sustainable one with a bottle Christmas tree? Set a long stand to place the tree, and start gluing used plastic bottles. Color it green and add all your decorations. Make this Christmas season more fun with a sustainable reuse of plastic.

Tumbler

Not all plastic bottles can be reused. We get that. But look for ones that are not marked as single-use. You can definitely reuse such plastic bottles to store water instead of getting a new bottle. Next time when you fall short of a water bottle, think of ways to reuse plastic bottles. That works!

Being sustainable is skintelligent®

Kids are our future’s promise. What you show them today will reflect positively in the years to come. This is why a sustainable approach asthe new normal  must be taught to kids. Did you know that at TheUnbottleCo, we use recycled plastic? For every unbottle you buy, you remove plastic from a landfill or an ocean. Be a part of the Unbottle movement, and a part of our sustainable and clean skincare. 

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