how to turn plastic bottles into planters

Turn those pesky plastic bottles into planters in five simple steps!

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first you’ll need:

  • Used Plastic Bottle
  • Scissors
  • Plant of your choice
  • Paint and paint brushes (optional/to decorate)

now let’s get started! 

  1. Wash your plastic bottle and cut it in half
  1. Recycle the top half of the bottle and paint to decorate (optional)
  1. Poke holes in the bottom to allow water drainage 
  1. Repot your plant into your new planter
  1. Watch your plant grow!

Around 80% of plastic bottles never get recycled so this is a great way to get innovative and reuse those plastic bottles for something new.