Recycling: Beautiful smart ideas for reusing glass jars

 Recycling: Beautiful smart ideas for reusing glass jars 

Beautiful smart ideas for reusing glass jars 

When we embark on a zero-waste lifestyle, we know that there are a few loopholes to “cheat” on the packaging. Bottles of wine or beer, jars of jam or honey, these little daily sprains make us feel less guilty! Glass, infinitely recyclable, is indeed one of the most ecological materials and represents the perfect alternative to plastic when you are not able to fill your own containers. But make no mistake, glass also requires energy to manufacture and recycle. Because ultimately, and as Béa (Johnson) would say, there is no perfect waste. And unfortunately, not all containers are always returnable. Here are some clever ideas to recycle your glass jars accumulated during your shopping, to reuse them in the best way!

Cupcakes, muffins

Cupcakes, muffins, or other pastries of your choice mini-portion version, the glass jars (resistant to the heat of the oven) can easily be transformed into zero waste molds. No more disposable paper cups that hold

Candles by yourself

Give your loved ones pretty naturally scented candles by reusing your little glass jars! Do not hesitate to decorate your jars by surrounding them, for example, with pretty fabric or a small ribbon, or by inserting a few branches of aromatic plants (lavender, rosemary). If you don't have the patience required, you can also insert floating candles in your decorated pot...

Pencil pots and brushes

A coat of paint later and your jam jar is unrecognizable! Customized pencil pots to be proudly displayed on your wooden desk or that of your children. It also works for brushes and other office supplies.

Decorative vases

Welcome a real vegetable garden under glass on your balcony (or in your house) with this ingenious idea of recovery.

 Glass jars can make great vases for indoor plants and flowers like wine bottles or metal cans. To decorate or repaint.

Smart ideas for storing dry fruits, spices, and seeds

You can easily store dry fruits, seeds, grains, spices, and anything you want to safe in an airtight glass jar. you don't have to buy a new jar for this. just labeled them by name.

 

Flower seeds

Beautiful jars for cutlery 

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