Comments on: What do you do with plastic spice bottles when you’ve transferred the spice to a rack

By: Diane the Succubus (PFLAG)

Diane the Succubus (PFLAG) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:33:02 +0000

Depends on the spice…

The cinnamon, nutmeg, and other nice smelling spice containers I punch small holes in the lids and place the empty containers in my drawers/ cupboards.. The scent gently infuses the clothing, blankets etc. stored in the drawer or cupboard…

With other spices I dishwasher the containers and use them for storing small bits for sewing and craft projects.. (Buttons, small safety pins, pearls, beads etc.)

Build a wooden shelf in your craft area tack or glue the lid to the bottom of the shelf and presto you have hanging mini storage containers for all your bits and pieces… (Also works well in the garage for small nails, tacks, and other bits)

Use larger containers like mayonnaise jars for larger items… When you connect container lids to the shelf place the larger containers at the back of the shelf working to the smaller at the front so all is visible in tiers…..

By: Calamity

Calamity — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:40:35 +0000

I buy all my spices at a local co-op where you have to bring your own container. Empty spice bottles work great for that.

By: WendyShahera

WendyShahera — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:50:15 +0000

I love those little bottles. I save them for wildflower seeds or making up my own herbal mixtures. The small plastic jars come in handy as overnight pill containers, small beading projects or bulletin board tacks. Kids love to carry pennies or bugs in them. We just had 3 small frogs in one, luckily we kept the sprinkle top for air.
Have fun, Wendy

By: falseregrets

falseregrets — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:28:18 +0000

if they have a recycle symbol on them, recycle the bottles. Usually, lids are not recyclable.

If no symbol, then you can just toss them in the trash!