Lady Had a Bunch of Empty Old Pill Bottles — Instead of Tossing Them Out, She Came Up With These Brilliant Ideas
Before throwing away empty pill bottles, consider giving them a second life. These small, sturdy containers can be surprisingly useful around the home when cleaned properly.
1. Travel-Sized Storage Containers
Use empty pill bottles to store small items while traveling:
- Jewelry
- Hair ties
- Buttons
- Cotton swabs
- Small toiletries
2. Organize Small Craft Supplies
They are great for keeping tiny items organized, such as:
- Beads
- Sewing needles
- Thread
- Buttons
- Craft pieces
3. Create a Mini Emergency Kit
A clean pill bottle can hold small emergency supplies like:
- Bandages
- Safety pins
- Small first-aid items
- Matches (kept dry)
4. Store Seeds for Gardening
Gardeners can use them to store small amounts of seeds. Label each bottle with the plant name and date collected.
5. Make a Portable Coin Holder
Keep spare change organized in a small container that is easy to carry.
6. Protect Small Electronics
Pill bottles can help protect tiny items such as:
- Earbud tips
- Memory cards
- Small adapters
7. DIY Craft Projects
With a little creativity, they can become:
- Mini organizers
- Decorative containers
- Small gift holders
8. Keep Household Items Handy
Use them for:
- Spare screws
- Nails
- Hooks
- Batteries
Before Reusing Pill Bottles
- Wash and dry them thoroughly.
- Remove old prescription labels to protect personal information.
- Avoid using them for food or medicine storage unless they are specifically designed and safe for that purpose.
- Keep them away from children if they could be mistaken for medicine containers.
A simple empty bottle can become a useful organizer instead of ending up in the trash.
