Recycling has gained popularity around the globe, and for the right reasons of course. But for most people, the idea of recycling simply means that your empty bottles, cardboard papers and boxes, plastics, and other such items from which you have extracted the needed [perceived] value are now useless in your household and thus need to be disposed so that they can be put to use in ‘another life’.

As environmentally friendly and acceptable as this is, it doesn’t always have to be the only option. Or the first for that matter. Here are eight creative ways to find new use for certain items that you probably haven’t thought of yet, and still promote a healthy environment. It’s called upcycling!

What to do with the leftover bits of your wrapping paper.

They are numerous! But here are a few examples.

Ketchup bottles don’t have to hold just ketchup.

Things your toilet roll tube can do.

Need we even show you the immense value of plastic bottles? Okay.

…and more.

Get a smooth, even spread of butter every time with your former deodorant stick.

Also speaking of former cosmetic bottles…

Keep your opened spaghetti fresh with you empty Pringles can.

Here’s what you can do with your former tissue paper box.

So, don’t forget: there’s a purpose for everything, but most things can be repurposed for even greater things.

Courtesy:

Thelunabird.com – 20 More Green Life Hacks – Reusing Everyday Items

Complex.com – 25 Awesome Hacks for Recycling

BGR.com – 15 Life Hacks that Reuse Everyday Items in Brilliant New Ways

Buzzfeed.com – 19 Clever Ways to Reuse Leftover Wrapping Paper

Twisted Sifter – 50 Life Hacks to Simplify Your World