Brilio.net - The widespread use of mineral water bottles in various places has caused a significant increase in the amount of waste. Unfortunately, this is not balanced with the optimal utilization of plastic bottle waste, so that many end up scattered and polluting the environment.
In fact, used mineral water bottles can be processed into various useful handicrafts, such as rice containers, kitchen spice storage containers, and even fruit baskets.
With a little creativity, used plastic bottles can be modified into functional fruit baskets. Although made from kitchen waste, the end result can still be used optimally. In addition, its unique and aesthetic appearance makes it suitable to be placed on the dining table as a complement to the decoration.
If you are interested, you can imitate what YouTube user ART PROJECT BONE did. In one of his videos, this netizen provides a tutorial on making a fruit basket from used bottles.
As reported by brilio.net from YouTube ART PROJECT BONE, Saturday (3/15), first wash the entire surface of the used bottles that will be used. If you have, take one bottle at a time and cut the bottom.
photo: YouTube/ART PROJECT BONE
Do the same process until all your used bottles are gone. The size of the fruit basket produced will depend on the number of used bottles used. In the video, this netizen uses 20 used bottles.
"Then put all the bottom parts together like this," he explained.
photo: YouTube/ART PROJECT BONE
Next, add hot glue on the side of the bottle piece and then attach it to the other bottle piece. Do the same thing until the bottle piece forms a circle.
photo: YouTube/ART PROJECT BONE
Once done, arrange all the bottle circles into one. To make the shape better and fit a lot, each layer up has an increasing number of bottle pieces.
"Well, I use 4 for the bottom of the bottle, 6 for the top, 8 for the top, and so on," he said.
photo: YouTube/ART PROJECT BONE
For the base of the fruit basket, this netizen deliberately attached it on top of a used gallon. You can adjust it to the available materials, as long as the base of the basket is not hollow.
Well, to beautify it, don't forget to give a little color to the surface of the fruit basket. This netizen gave gold paint to every hole in the used bottle. As a result, the appearance of the fruit basket looks luxurious and beautiful. If it's like this, who would have thought that the fruit basket came from used bottles?
photo: YouTube/ART PROJECT BONE
Used bottles become new household furniture.Used bottles are not only waste that pollutes the environment, but can also be reused into various functional household items. With a little creativity, used plastic or glass bottles can be turned into more useful and aesthetic items. Here are some ideas for utilizing used bottles as new household items.
1. Hanging plant pots.
Used plastic bottles can be cut and used as hanging plant pots. Add holes in the bottom for drainage, then hang them with rope or wire to make them more attractive.
2. Place to store kitchen spices.
Old glass bottles, such as jam or sauce bottles, can be cleaned and reused as spice containers. Use labels to distinguish each content so it looks neater.
3. Unique decorative lights.
Used plastic or glass bottles can be turned into decorative lamps by adding LED lights inside. The attractive design will give a decorative impression to the room.
4. Place for stationery.
The bottom of the plastic bottle can be cut and used as a place to store pencils, pens, or other stationery. Add decorations to make it look more attractive.
5. Multipurpose shelf.
Several plastic bottles can be stacked and glued together to create a small storage shelf. This shelf can be used to store toiletries, kitchen utensils, or other small items.
6. Multipurpose basket.
Used bottles can be cut and woven into baskets that can be used to store fruit, vegetables, or other household items.
7. Hand washing soap container.
Used bottles with pump caps can be reused as containers for hand soap or dishwashing liquid, making them more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
(brl/lut)
