3 ways to Recycle your Plastic Bottles

by Abbas Jahangir · January 28, 2023

These ways of occupying and recycling plastic bottles are perfect for giving them a second life in your home garden.

Plastic bottles are one of the most common types of waste generated at work and at home. Fortunately, this type of container can be recycled very easily and can even be used to give it a second life by occupying it in different ways at home . One way to take advantage of them is in your garden at home , so if you want to know how to do it, we will teach you three different ways to do it.

Hanging pots

You can create small hanging pots with the top of the bottles , which will help you to have small plants around your home. Cut the upper third of the bottle with a knife and with the help of a hot nail make a hole in the lid , which will act as drainage , then on the edge you have cut, make 4 symmetrical holes where you will tie a cord to hang this pot. fill with substrate and plant your favorite seeds here.

Seedbeds

The bottom part can also be used in the same way and can be a great seedbed to start your crops . Cut the bottom third of the bottle and make small holes in each bottom space with the help of a hot nail . This will help us to create good drainage in these small pots , then fill with substrate , moisten well and you can plant your seeds to start growing your seedlings.

Horizontal pots

Finally, you can use the entire bottle to use it as a pot for cacti or small plants , you simply have to open a space in the shape of a rectangle along the bottle, right through the middle of it and make some holes on the other side to To create drainage for your pot, add stone first for stability and then sand or substrate , depending on the plants you are going to place inside.