Top 10 Ways To Upcycle Your Alcohol Bottles

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What should I do with my empty glass wine bottles and beer bottles?

If you’re a lover of a glass of wine, bubbly or beer then you’ll probably find yourself recycling bottles regularly? Have you ever thought of upcycling them instead and turning them into a useful addition to your home or a piece of art? 

Transform your old and unwanted alcohol bottles into something amazing! Upcyling is an excellent way to reduce waste and repurpose old items and we’re all for it. We want to show you how to give your glass bottles a new lease of life and instead of throwing them away – turn them into something quite special. 

 

In this article, we have explored ten unique and creative ways to upcycle your unwanted glass alcohol bottles – you can use these methods for most bottle shapes and sizes too so it doesn’t matter if you’re more of a cider drinker versus a wine drinker. You’ve got functional household items, home decor ideas and even gift ideas – there’s a lot that you can try. Whether you are new to the concept of upcycling or are a bit more experienced, we are certain that you will get some inspiration from this article. We’ve mentioned this already but upcycling is a great way to reduce waste and so we hope you’ll feel like you’re doing your bit for the planet by choosing to reuse versus throwing away your unwanted bottles. 

Here is a list of ten ways you can make a difference, and change the world – by simply upcycling a bottle:

  • Candle holder: Create a romantic atmosphere in your home with a handmade candle. Create beautiful centre pieces or window sill features by simply upcycling your bottle into a candle. Make sure you create incredible scent infusions as well so that your house will smell lovely. This is a great video and will show you just how to do this: DIY – How to make Champagne, Wine & Beer Bottle Candles
  • hi resolution infographic designFlower Vase: If you have a love for flowers and your home is never without a floral display then this is a great idea for you. You could simply use it as a vase or instead why not fill the bottle with some soil and plant some beautiful flowers seeds within it. You could plant something that grows quite large and it will hang over the edges of the wine bottle when it emerges and look stunning! This works well for clear bottles or green bottles rather than darker bottles as they block out sunlight.
  • Fairy Light Display: Transform an empty bottle into something gorgeous and fill it with some solar powered fairy lights! You could hang this anywhere in your garden via a piece of vintage rope, and fill the bottle with the lights. It will look spectacular when the lights glisten through the glass during late evening and at night. This works well if the bottles are blue or red.
  • Wind Chime/Decor: If you manage to collect a few different styles of bottle you could fill some with fairy lights and some with plants, or whatever takes your fancy. Then if you collectively hang them together, when the wind catches them they will make a peaceful clinking sound when blowing together, perfect for any garden. This is such a lovely idea and really quite beautiful when finished.
    For instructions on how to do this yourself at home, follow the link – 🌬️ DIY Wind Chime 🌬️ Wine Bottle Upcycle
  • Bird Feeder: Simply fill a bottle with bird feeder and tip the bottle vertically. If you attach the bottle to a piece of wood and elevate the bottle slightly from the surface then it will automatically slowly empty when birds come to feed.
  • Soap Dispenser: For a trendy addition to your bathroom or kitchen sink; you could thin k about turning an unwanted whisky bottle or gin bottle that you particularly like the shape of into a gorgeously unique soap dispenser. Simply fill up the bottle with your favourite soaps and find the relevant pump to attach to the screw on top. Here is a link you can follow to get some inspiration – EASY PEASY | Gin Bottle Soap Dispenser
  • Drinking Glasses: If you have a limited edition bottle you don’t want to get rid of or just one with a unique design, you could transform it into a drinking glass by following this guide on youtube: Cut Bottles into Glasses – Cutting Wine and Beer Bottles
  • Lamp: Simply drill a hole in the back of your bottle and thread a power cord through it and out of the neck of the bottle. Attach a light bulb and a shade and you have yourself a wonderful homemade innovative lamp. Click the link below for instructions & guidance. How to make a Bottle Lamp!
  • Storage Bottles: Can be used to contain many things from sand and pebbles from one of your favourite beaches or simply for the kitchen to contain things like: pasta, rice or oats. You could even store buttons, beads or sequins (great to use for other upcycling projects).
  • Set Of Oil & Vinegar Dispensers: For this you will need to clean the bottles and add a pouring spout to the top of the bottle to create a unique set of dispensers. 

Why should I start upcycling?

  • Firstly, Upcycling reduces waste which is essential for the planet. Try to reuse materials instead of throwing them away! It’s the little things that make a big difference. According to the British Glass Industry Confederation, the UK recycles around 68% of glass packaging, with the remainder going to landfill or incineration.
  • By reusing existing materials it reduces the need to use new resources like energy and materials. According to a study by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
  • Upcycling encourages creativity. Allow yourself to get creative and discover unique ways to upcycle your old stuff!
  • You can save money by upcycling too, don’t go out buying new home decor like: lighting, plant pots etc…. Consider upcycling your unwanted items and get creative in your spare time to make something you can be proud of.
  • Most importantly upcycling has a positive impact on the environment by reducing waste in landfills and slowly helping the planet to thrive! The reuse of glass bottles for bottling products can also reduce the need for new glass production and lower carbon emissions. According to a study by the European Container Glass Federation, reusing glass bottles can reduce carbon emissions by up to 20%.
  • Support your local economies too, as upcycling mostly involves local artists and small businesses. The upcycling sector in the UK generated an estimated turnover of £383 million in 2019, according to a report by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
  • Can most definitely be used to create more job opportunities in industries like arts and crafts, manufacturing and design. Help you, help others.
  • Encourage innovation in yourself and others by getting creative and hands on in the world of upcycling! Challenge yourself to use unwanted materials and see what you can make, you’ll be surprised!
  • Upcycling can involve your whole local community. So bring everyone together and have fun being innovative, but don’t forget the main goal… saving our planet that we love.
  • Promote sustainability by encouraging people to live more sustainable lifestyles and reduce their impact on the environment.

In conclusion, upcycling offers a range of benefits from conserving resources and reducing waste to supporting local economies and promoting creativity and sustainability. Transform your old, unwanted items into useful and/or beautiful objects and contribute to a more sustainable way of life. There is no shortage of inspiration for those of you wanting to upcycle unwanted items, from planters and vases to bookends and lamps. Make a positive impact on the world and embrace upcycling! Make a difference and help save your beautiful planet!

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