In the age of recycling and creativity, every little object we usually throw away can have a surprising second life. Wet wipe lids, for example, are made of sturdy plastic and have an opening mechanism that can be extremely useful.
Here you will discover 15 brilliant ideas to reuse them in practical and decorative ways. If you want to see how to do it, watch the following video made by Anna Home:
How to Recycle Wet Wipes Lids
1. Jewelry or medicine organizer box
Materials: 4 caps, cardboard, hot glue, decorative beads Procedure: Glue three lids in a row on cardboard and one on the bottom to create divisions. Garnish with beads.
2. Plug protector for children
Materials: Lids and adhesive glue Procedure: Stick them over low sockets so that children do not have direct access.
3. Trash can bag side support
Materials: 2 lids and glue Procedure: Attach them on both sides of the bottle to hook bags.
4. Cookware Holder
Materials: Wooden lids, wall or base Procedure: Stick them on the wall and hang ladles or spatulas inside.
5. Repurposed cloth bag with lid
Materials: Printed fabric, lid, hot silicone Procedure: Create a bag and glue the lid to it as a reusable closure.
6. Bracelet for sewing pins
Materials: Elastic, cap, fabric pad Procedure: Glue the pad to the cap, fasten with elastic to the wrist.
7. Portable trash bag holder
Materials: Plastic bottle, wipe cap Procedure: Cut the bottle, glue the cap on one end, store bags inside.
8. Tape Cutter
Materials: Lid, tape, scissors Procedure: Cut the cap into spikes and stick it to the tape as a dispenser.
9. Mini Desk Trash Can
Materials: Empty bottles, lid Procedure: Joins two containers with the lid and a cut, ideal for small waste.
10. Open Food Preservative
Materials: Lid, bag or container Procedure: Glue the lid to the bag to open and close without the need for fasteners.
11. Transporting eggs
Materials: Plastic bottle, lid, eggs Procedure: Insert the eggs into the bottle and close it with the lid for safe transport.
12. Stationery Organizer
Materials: Notebook, cover Procedure: Glue the cover to the notebook to store clips or notes.
13. Garbage Bag Hook to Table
Materials: Lid, table, bag Procedure: Glue the lid on the table leg and hook the bag.
14. Double box for cotton or medicine
Materials: 2 lids, glue Procedure: Join two lids to create a small box with a double opening.
15. Tissue Dispenser
Materials: Box, lid, tissues Procedure: Insert the tissues into the box and stick the lid on it as a dispenser.
Tips & Advice
- Use different colored caps to classify their use.
- Before gluing, clean the lids thoroughly to ensure better adhesion.
- Hot silicone is stronger than ordinary liquid glue.
- Let children participate in safe ideas such as organizing stationery.
These 15 ideas will help you give a second life to everyday objects that we usually throw away!