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Reuse, Reduce, Recycle: 10 Ideas to Reuse Empty Glass Jars

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A majority of companies are converting their plastic products into glass to become more eco-friendly. Spaghetti sauce, some milk and yogurt brands, olive oil, pickles, salad dressings, and many more common foods come in glass jars or bottles. Also, if you recycle in Gwinnett County, you are aware glass is no longer accepted. So with that being said, who else has an abundance of glass jars not being utilized? A big part of sustainable living is reusing food containers as often as you can. Glass jars are particularly easy to repurpose since they can be washed and then re-filled or used to create something new. If you’ve been looking for ways to reuse glass jars, here are ten ideas to get you started!

Store bulk food items

Cleaned glass jars are excellent for storing food items bought in bulk, including nuts and seeds, grains, and baking essentials to give your kitchen or pantry a more organized look!

Quick and easy meals.

Reuse glass jars to store your leftovers or to make overnight oats for a delicious breakfast. For lunch, you can layer salad and toppings in a jar for an easy take-along meal.

Drinks all around!

Some glass jars can be fun glassware for beverages. Canning jars are also sturdier than many other types of glassware, making them ideal for the dishwasher and to use for all sorts of occasions, indoors and out.reuse glass jars

Create a hanging spice rack

Small glass jars can make a creative and organized hanging spice rack for your kitchen. Just screw the lids of baby food jars to the underside of your cabinets, fill the jars with your favorite spices, and twist them on. This idea works great in the garage to store small hardware, too!

Add natural decorations

For a quick and easy touch of beauty, why not reuse a glass jar as a vase? Add flowers and water and display them in your favorite spot. You could also repurpose old glass jars into an indoor herb garden!

Light it up!

Repurposed glass jars also work well as tealight holders. To create one, fill the bottom of a clean glass jar with sand, beads, or tiny pebbles, and add a tealight candle. Display on a table or add a handle of wire or twine to hang.

Get down to earth

reuse glass jarsAnother creative way to use glass jars is to build a terrarium. Using soil, pebbles, bark, dried flowers, or anything else you’d like, you can make a more visually interesting display in a jar. You could also create homemade candles and let them glow in your repurposed glass jar! These work great for home décor or to give as gifts.

Give the gift of dessert

You can use repurposed glass jars to create a tasty treat for friends and neighbors. Layer the dry ingredients for cookies or brownies in the jar, add a bow and baking instructions, and gift away! For the upcoming holiday season, layer hot chocolate powder and some marshmallows for a winter treat!reuse glass jars

 

Helpful home storage

Glass jars work very well to store small household items, such as cotton swabs, makeup, office supplies, and more. For an even more creative twist, you could decorate the jar with paint, markers, or ribbon and then display it on a vanity, shelf, or desk.

Save it up

If you are saving up for something special, you can use one or more glass jars to help you see the progress you are making. Glass jars can hold loose coins and bills! Drop them in and watch your savings grow toward your dreams!

We hope this gave you some insight on how to reuse glass jars! Repurposing old jars not only saves on your trash and helps the environment, it also gives you an easy DIY project to do and spruce up your home!

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