Jars, bottles, etc.

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

I rarely post here, but thought you folks must be the experts, so I have a question.

What do you do with all the empty jars and bottles, etc., that you have accumulated? Some of them are very pretty and some of them can be used for storage of various items (Q Tips, bobby pins, etc.) However, there's a limit and I always feel guilty just throwing them in the trash.

Any thoughts?

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colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

Recycle!! No one needs more stuff and clutter!!

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

@colliegirls wrote:
Recycle!! No one needs more stuff and clutter!!

Exactly. As soon as they are empty they get recycled.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

I bet some 'craft' people would love them. Ask around your circle of friends.

software · ‎06-08-2016

I use mine in place of plastic containers to store food. Walmart sells plastic screw top lids to fit.

@LilacTree wrote:
I rarely post here, but thought you folks must be the experts, so I have a question.

What do you do with all the empty jars and bottles, etc., that you have accumulated? Some of them are very pretty and some of them can be used for storage of various items (Q Tips, bobby pins, etc.) However, there's a limit and I always feel guilty just throwing them in the trash.

Any thoughts?

Texasmouse · ‎09-27-2010

I recycle as well. I know it's tempting to keep some of the prettier ones but I never end up using them.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

I have used some of my favorite empty jars to recycle the "ends" of decorative candles that have burned down too low to light. In an old sauce pan inside another one filled w/ water to create a double boiler, I empty my bag of saved fragrant remnants of candles in the empty pan. On low heat, stir w/ wooden spoon until they all melt together. At this point you can add food coloring or a fragrant oil. Purchase a roll of wicks at the craft store & cut a piece to fit height of your jar and add an extra 1/2". Pour a tiny bit of melted candles over the piece of wick in your jar (I anchor mine in the bottom w/ a paperclip). The first drop of wax will set the wick in place. Then finish pouring until you reach top of jar. Let stand about an hour until hardens into new candle. HINT: I salvage my candle bits and save them in a ziplock bag until I have enough to fill about 1/2 dozen jars w/ melted wax at a time. Work on aluminum foil to keep wax off counter tops. Melted wax is HOT! Use caution. Have fun.