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

Source: Rosenbaum and Luciano Huck

#2. Chandelier

Designed by: Sarah Turner

#3. Broom

#4. Beautiful Mosaic From Caps Left By Hurricane Sandy

Designed by Lisa Be | Project Vortex

#5. Spoon Lamp

Designed by Yaroslav Olenev

#6. Jewelry Stand

Source: EBLOT

#7. Cherry Blossom Paint Stamp

Source: alphamom.com

#8. Parking Canopy

Image credits: Garth Britzman

#9. Bouquet Lamp

#10. Christmas Tree

Image credits: stranamasterov.ru

#11. Cute Planters

Designed by: Seamy’s Deco And House

Designed by: Maceta Gatuna

#12. Intricate Bottle Vase

Source: wikihow.com

#13. Durable Purse

Image credits: Zitta Schnitt

#14. Sci-Fi Rocket Jet Pack

Image credits: doodlecraftblog.com

#15. Hanging Chandelier

Image credits: Michelle Brand | blogilates.com

#16. Lake Boat

Designed by Tom Davies

Image credits: FijiMe Tour

#17. Pencil/Marker Organizers

#18. Solar Light Bulb

Project by Illac Diaz | worldarchitecturenews.co

#19. Ottoman Seat

#20. Curtain

Image credits: Michelle Brand

#21. Bottle Cap Decoration

Image credits: Ilya Naymushinvia

#22. Bird Feeder

Source: marghanita.com | FamilyFun Magazine

#23. Napkin Ring

Designed by: Equipe Kazari