Did you know that plastic waste makes up about 10% of municipal solid waste by weight? This type of waste is also a major contributor to the death of marine life, with estimates ranging from 20–30%. We can all make a positive impact by reducing our plastic waste and litter. One simple way to do this is by finding creative ways to reuse your empty skincare containers. By working together, we can make a difference in the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our landfills and oceans.
Learn how to reuse your empty skincare containers:
- Use as storage for small office supplies or hold a sewing kit.
- Use as a desk organizer to keep items like pens, markers, sticky notes, or business cards tidy and easily accessible.
- Use as a piggy bank or to store jewellery, cotton swabs, cleaning solution, makeup brushes, and lipsticks.
- Use for fun DIY craft ideas to get kids involved in making their own terrariums, watering containers, or hanging bottle gardens.
- Use as a travel essential to store small items in your travel bag.
- Save your plastic bag for reuse.
You may also come up with your own unique ways to repurpose your empty skincare containers and give them a new lease on life. However, before you reuse them, be sure to thoroughly wash the containers to remove any residue. Please note that the containers should not be used for storing food or beverages.