Sure, you could always just recycle old bottles and cans but what fun is that? We’ve come up with a huge compilation of alternative uses for empty bottles and cans. Maybe you’ve already tried using old bottles as makeshift flower vases or for storing soap and other liquids, but there are also plenty of other creative ways to upcycle old bottles and cans. Here are more than 20 examples…(Click image to enlarge)

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