Once You See These You Will Never Look At Plastic Bottles The Same Way Again

Plastic waste is a terrible thing – it adversely affects land, waterways and oceans, as well as all the living things that inhabit it. That’s why recycling is such an important and awesome thing to do.

But for the people behind the amazing creations below, it’s not recycling that they looked to, but rather ‘upcycling‘. Whether it’s household tools and utilities or works of art, these photos prove that you can make some pretty amazing things with a bit of creativity and some used and unwanted plastic bottles. Special thanks to BoredPanda for compiling this list.

#1. Vertical Garden

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#2. Chandelier

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#3. Broom

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#4. Beautiful Mosaic From Caps Left By Hurricane Sandy

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#5. Spoon Lamp

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#6. Jewelry Stand

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#7. Cherry Blossom Paint Stamp

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#8. Parking Canopy

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#9. Bouquet Lamp

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#10. Christmas Tree

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#11. Cute Planters

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#12. Intricate Bottle Vase

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#13. Durable Purse

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#14. Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack

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#15. Hanging Chandelier

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#16. Lake Boat

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#17. Pencil/Marker Organizers

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#18. Solar Light Bulb

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#19. Ottoman Seat

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#20. Curtain

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#21. Bottle Cap Decoration

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#22. Bird Feeder

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#23. Napkin Ring

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