If you don’t upcycle milk jugs, you’re missing out on some fun projects! Recycling is a big priority for many of us. One of the best ways to recycle is to upcycle! We love turning something old into something new. Today I have some great ideas for upcycling milk jugs. Check these out!
How to Upcycle Milk Jugs
Milk jugs are the perfect size and shape for organizing lots of things. Cut off part of the top, paint the jug, and then you have a perfect organizer for arts & crafts, cleaning supplies, small toys or Legos. The handle makes them easily portable!
MudHorseArt on Etsy sells beautiful earrings made from milk jugs! You can make jewelry with empty milk jugs as well. Simply cut the jug into flat pieces for a flexible material that is durable and stylish. You can make lots of different kinds of earrings, bracelets, rings and even necklaces.
Turn the plastic in milk jugs into beautiful butterflies. With some markers, pipe cleaners, and scissors, you can make stunning butterflies that reflect light in interesting and lovely ways. Your kids are definitely going to want to be involved, so get ready for a fun & crafty afternoon!
It’s easy to upcycle milk jugs into simple bird feeders that are easy to hang, easy to refill, and keep the birds coming back to your yard. Give the family endless hours of bird watching with a milk jug bird feeder {or two}!
Do you have a Sugar Maple in your yard? Did you know you can collect the sap and make your own maple syrup to enjoy at home? You can, and you can recycle your milk jugs to help collect the sap. See The Spruce for more on making your own maple syrup.
Instead of using paper bags to make Christmas luminaries for your walkway, use empty milk jugs! Cut the neck off so the opening is wider, then insert a string of battery-operated fairy lights into the jug. At Halloween time, use a Sharpie to add a Jack-o-Lantern face to your luminaries. So fun!
More Ways to Upcycle Empty Milk Jugs
The next time you wish you had some weights to work out with, grab a couple of empty milk jugs and fill them with water. The handles are easy to grab and provide you with instant dumbbells in a pinch. For even more weight, add an equal amount of sand to the bottom of each jug.
Turn your milk jugs into planters. With just a few strategic cuts, these milk jugs become a tiny home for plants, or seedlings in your garden. The handle makes these planters easy to hang. Try growing herbs in the backyard. You can recycle and grow healthy foods for your family at the same time!
How about these tiny rings? They are cut from milk jugs, and your kids are sure to love them. They are so easy and imaginative! One milk jug could make so many rings, you may need to invite the whole neighborhood over to make one.
Interested in more upcycling projects? See how easily you can reuse candle jars!
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SI like the idea milk jug for grocery bags. I will try this out. Thank you for the tip.