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• Method 1 of 3: Reusing reusable water bottles
• Method 2 of 3: Reusing Empty Bottles at Home
• Method 3 of 3: How to Decorate Your Home with Empty Bottles

There are many ways to reuse water bottles. Not only is it safe for the environment, but it also gives you the opportunity to do something unique and useful for your home. Depending on the size of the bottle (s) and the type of plastic they are made from, empty bottles can be turned into fantastic things. Reusing empty water bottles is an easy and fun way to be environmentally friendly - just a little time and creativity!

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Method 1 of 3: Reusing reusable water bottles

1. 1 Use BPA-free bottles. If you are going to carry water in this bottle, the safest choice is a BPA-free plastic bottle. Water bottles are made from a variety of plastics, and these BPA-containing plastics can leach out. The effect of bisphenol A on the development of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases in humans has been proven.
   • A more suitable alternative to a reusable water bottle would be a stainless steel or glass bottle. The material of such a bottle does not leach out.
2. 2 Determine if the bottle is recyclable. A recyclable bottle, usually with a wide mouth and opening, making it easier to clean the bottle.
   • Do not re-carry water in disposable plastic bottles. Disposable plastic bottles are difficult to clean, so bacteria can grow in them easily. In addition, the bottles may contain substances that can increase the risk of cancer or diseases of the reproductive system.
3. 3 Wash the bottle thoroughly. The bottle should be washed with hot soapy water. The bottle should be washed at least every two days to minimize the development of infection. As long as the bottle is clean, you don't have to worry about chemicals and leaching if you have a BPA-free plastic bottle.
4. 4 Dry the bottle. Let the bottle air dry on its own. In fact, you can use a dishwasher for this purpose (if you have a reusable BPA-free plastic bottle), as heating the bottle increases the rate at which chemicals leach out of the plastic.

Method 2 of 3: Reusing Empty Bottles at Home

1. 1 Make an earring holder out of the bottle. Glue the bottle caps together with a special glue gun. They can be arranged in the form of some kind of shape, for example, a flower or a star (of your choice). Then take a small nail and hammer and punch two holes in each lid. In fact, if you press a ballpoint pen firmly against the plastic, it can also create holes in the caps. Attach the earring hooks to these holes.
   • Never leave hot glue unattended, especially if you have children or pets.
2. 2 Make a candlestick. Cut off the base of a 2 liter empty bottle with a penknife and fill it to the brim with sand, pebbles, or some pretty rocks. Place a small candle in the middle of this container to make a candlestick.
3. 3 Make a candy bowl or stationery container. This method works best with a 1 liter water bottle.All you need to do is cut off the bottom of the bottle with a penknife so that only the bottom is about 3 to 5 cm. Round off the cut so you don't accidentally cut yourself with the sharp plastic, then you can decorate it. Fill the resulting "saucer" with candy or office supplies, such as rubber tape, tape, and clamping buttons.
4. 4 Make a food container. This is best done from a one-liter water bottle. To turn an empty bottle into a food container, simply take two bottles of different heights and cut them in the middle with a knife. Then fill the deeper part with rice, beans, sugar, or any food that doesn't go bad quickly, then cover the resulting container with the base of another bottle.
   • You can cut the bottle with scissors or a pocket knife. Grab the bottle firmly and rotate it slowly. Be careful not to cut yourself!
5. 5 Make a watering can. It is best to use a large bottle with a handle (for example, "eggplant") for this. All you need to do is cut about 10-15 holes in the bottle cap, fill it with water and close the cap tightly. You can make holes with a nail and hammer.

Method 3 of 3: How to Decorate Your Home with Empty Bottles

1. 1 Make a bottle cap mosaic. First, choose the design or picture you want to make. Then you need to collect the required number of bottle caps. Most bottle caps are white, so you can simply paint these caps in different colors to make it look beautiful and bright. The last step is to glue these caps onto a large sheet of paper or cardboard. Now you can hang this beauty anywhere!
2. 2 Make a flower vase. This is a great way to decorate your home and also make a beautiful DIY gift. To make a flower vase, cut off the top of the bottle with a penknife. Glue brightly colored wrapping paper (you can glue white paper or felt) to the bottom half. Decorate the bottom with stickers, markers, or something else. Now just fill the bottle with water and place flowers.
3. 3 Make light-colored plastic shades. They are easy enough to make and will perfectly illuminate your home or property. To make them, you just need to cut off the bottom of the empty bottles with scissors or a penknife (you need about 5-10 bottles of 1 liter). The upper halves of the bottles can be painted with acrylic or clear glass paint and decorated with a beautiful ribbon (whichever you like best). Then remove the bottle cap and place a garland light bulb inside each bottle. After that, use a knife to cut a small hole next to the bottle cap and pull the wire from the garland through it.