Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest If you appreciate the liquor bottle as much as every drop that was in it, then don’t toss this in the garbage. Instead, try these ideas to bring new life to that glass bottle. Naked vase There’s something special about the minimalist beauty of a liquor bottle turned into a vase. The sheen of light on a smooth, glass surface gives a delicate, zen aesthetic. If this sounds a good idea then submerge your bottle in water for a few days to be able to strip off the label easily. If there are still some stubborn strips of paper or adhesive left then rub these away with a bit of oil and a rag. Or you don’t even have to remove the label! After cleaning the bottle, pour some water into it, choose your plants, place these in and voila! Condiment container Save a lot in buying vinegar and cooking oils by buying these in bulk or choosing the refill packs and transferring the content into the cleaned liquor bottles. Use the corks that come with the bottles or get wine stoppers at the kitchen section from your nearby grocery or department store. Liquor lamp View this post on Instagram A post shared by Happy Light Mnl (@happylightmnl) A liquor lamp is a statement piece in itself. If you have time to spare and the patience to piece one together, then visit this link to give it a go. If you’re not feeling crafty then support these local businesses on Instagram instead: @whiskeylamps and @happylightmnl and check Vitrum Upcycled Bottles and Crafts on Facebook for a playful feel. Terrarium in a bottle View this post on Instagram A post shared by TERRA BOMBA (@terrabomba_) If you like to drink, care about the environment, and are a certified plantita/plantito, this upcycling project is for you. Breathe new life into your empty bottles by turning them into terrariums. Check out @terrabomba_ for workshops. Mood lighting Ambient lighting provides that much-needed relaxing atmosphere whenever you’re in the mood for a drink. So why not make your own colored bulb? Clean those bottles up, carefully drill a hole on the side and put a 20-bulb string of white or multicolored Christmas lights inside. Check out this link for DIY instructions. Or purchase a string of fairy lights that come with a bottle stopper. Glass to terracotta Choose any liquor bottle and transform this into a dainty terracotta vase with your preferred shade! The process is not that hard. All you need is a bit of water-based paint, baking powder, and a paintbrush. Visit this link for the DIY steps. Bottles to drinking glasses View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristal Glass Project (@cristalglassproject) What to do with a case of empty beer bottles? These can be reborn as matching drinking glasses. Watch this video for instructions and safety precautions. If the spirit is willing but the flesh is too weak to pursue this endeavor, then visit @cristalglassproject on Instagram to check out their reused goods, including the upcycled beer glasses. Homemade drinks in liquor bottles Whether it’s lemonade, calamansi or dalandan juice, it’s best to keep these refrigerated so the drink’s nice and cold and in large bottles enough to go around since everyone’s mostly at home. Just don’t forget to label the bottles as other family members may be in for a big surprise! You can also level up by making your own special concoctions and giving these as gifts. Tea light candle lanterns It’s hard to keep the candles lit outdoors when the wind keeps blowing out that romantic vibe. Visit this link to find out how to to upcycle your wine bottles. Want someone else to create your own special one-of-kind upcycled bottled piece? You can get in touch with JunkNot Eco Creatives on Facebook and Instagram. What about all the plastic accumulation from various consumer goods whether it be food or beverage? We know you don’t want to see these pollute the oceans either, so here are a few organizations that ensure we don’t choke on our own waste: Clean Our Oceans Project (Facebook), Envirotech (Facebook), and The Plaf (Facebook).