With two children, we go through a lot of milk in our house. Thankfully, milk bottles can be recycled, but why not get a little more use out of them first? Here are my top repurposing ideas for milk bottles:
Watering Can
Simply pierce some holes in the lid and you have a simple watering can. This is also great as a toy for kids in the paddling pool over the summer.
Plant Pots
Cut the bottom off of your milk bottle to make a plant pot. Pierce some holes for drainage. These are great to use if you gift or sell seedlings etc. You will save money on the pots.
Shed Storage
Cut the bottom off the milk bottle, much like making a plant pot, but don’t pierce the bottom with drainage holes. You can store anything you like in these little holders. This is perfect for shed storage as it’s free, and unlike metal containers, it won’t rust in the damp.
Bird Feeder
Cut a rectangular shape out of the milk bottle just under the handle. (See the picture for the design). This creates a small well for the seed. This is a great craft idea for children. I like to put a skewer through the top of mine to attach string to hang it.
Garden Trowel
Yes, a milk bottle really can make a handy, little trowel. I use mine for scooping compost. You leave the handle in place, but cut away the rest of the plastic to form a trowel shape. (See the picture for the design)
Feed Scoop
When making a plant pot or shed storage, you will be left with the top part of the milk bottle. This part is perfect as a pet food scoop. Just make sure you have the lid screwed on tightly.
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