Wednesday, May 6, 2026

More Ideas For Reuse/Repurpose of Cut Plastic Bottles and Milk Jugs

Recently, I'd blogged about reusing and repurposing plastic bottles and plastic milk jugs. The main idea for the bottles was using cut bottoms for holding upside-down almost-empties of shampoos and lotions. Let gravity and time help you get the last smidges, The main idea for the milk jugs was using cut parts for common household purposes. (Milk jugs are easy to cut and have handles as well as pour openings.)

  • "Get the Most Out of Shampoo/Lotion Bottles, Etc." (article | video)
  • "Reusing and Repurposing Plastic Milk Jugs" (article | video)

As of late, I've accumulated more empty plastic containers and ideas, broadening uses. The video shows items I hope inspire uses beyond my previous reuse/repurpose videos. The last video section shows use of a cut gallon milk jug to store nested plastic bottle bottoms.

Pedialyte Bottle As Curiosity for Its Shape

I wondered about Pedialyte being in squarish bottles. Various other hydration drinks also come in squarish bottles. From Google AI when I asked "why are some hydration beverages in square bottles".

Hydration beverages, including water, juices, and sports drinks, are increasingly packaged in square bottles primarily to optimize space, enhance brand visibility, and improve stability.

I hope the images I selected on the title page and thumbnail pique your interest in trying out reuse/repurpose of common plastic containers you run across.

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