How to Repurpose and Recycle Old Wine Bottles
Have you ever kept your wine bottles upon finishing them to commemorate that moment, occasion, or milestone? It can be hard to let go of those beautiful bottles of wine we enjoyed with friends, family, or sometimes even alone. The good news is you don’t have to let them go! Instead, you can repurpose them in a multitude of ways that are classy, creative, and fun.
Tools needed: Bottle cutter, glass sandpaper, wax, essential oil, and wicks.
Give them as a gift, or use to decorate and liven up your home!
Tools needed: bottle cutter and glass sandpaper.
Use for that kitchen renovation you have been dying to do… or just to spruce up your bar cart!
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Tools needed: soap and water. - optional: spray paint (like the photo below)
Use as decoration around your home or even as a centerpiece at your next dinner party. Great to bring to a friend with a flower or two, as a thank you!
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Self-Watering Planter/Propagation Vessel
Tools needed: bottle cutter and glass sandpaper.
Flip the neck of the bottle upside down and place it into the bottom half of the wine bottle. Add soil and herbs for an indoor herb garden!
Propagate your favorite houseplant!
Tools needed: your creativity!
Place the bottle of your choice virtually anywhere that needs something to hold objects upright.
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The opportunities are endless when it comes to reinventing an old wine bottle. So the next time you go to recycle a bottle of wine you loved or simply thought the label was pretty, think about memorializing that experience in a fun and interesting way. While we do not recommend digging through your trash or your recycling to find those old bottles, we definitely don’t discourage it either. Get creative and have fun with it!
