18 ways to use plastic milk jugs

by | Aug 6, 2013 | Craft, DIY, Organising, Tips/Hints | 10 comments

I buy my milk in 2 litre plastic containers and most often than not, they finish up in the bin. I have used them for a few things but here are 18 ways to use plastic milk jugs.


A fun summer game of catch with the kiddos is simple to DIY using an upcycled milk jug and newspaper.
made with milk jug
Milk Jug Grocery Bag Dispenser-HEA
Earth Day Craft: Milk Jug Planter
#DIY lunchbox - from a milk jug! #ToGoBox (Photo by: Creme De La Craft)
Milk jug herb garden
Crafty Journal - Milk Jug Toy Scoop via @CraftyJournal
Milk jug
Painting tip: cut out side of milk container and use bottom to hold paint with built in handle and paint brush holder! More at : WellDoneStuff.Com
Milk Jug Bubble Wands
milk jug birdfeeder
**meg- look for activity sheet above the donkey** milk jug donkey craft www.daniellesplace.com
milk jug igloo. cute
Organizing- using old milk jugs (hung through a pole) to hold classroom items
Modular Water Jug Storage Bins http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Water-Jug-Storage-Bins/
milk jug bottoms cut off for storage box organizers...never thought of it

10 Comments

  1. Trudie
    Trudie on August 6, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    I've certainly used the old milk bottle for plastic bag storage and as a scoop before. Gee how boring that all seems after some of those cool ideas.

    Not to self: must not let hubby see storm trooper mask. He hates milk but somehow I think he will encourage excess consumption of it ASAP so that the mask can be done. Typical just and Star Wars in there and all reasoning will go out the window for a 36 year old man.

  2. Deanne Langford
    Deanne Langford on August 6, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Some great ideas, my son had to make one into a bird feeder for a school project the other day.

  5. Jane from Lil Pip
    Jane from Lil Pip on August 7, 2013 at 5:49 am

    Wow that Storm Trooper!! Love the Lego scoop and the draw storage.

  6. Stone Cottage Adventures
    Stone Cottage Adventures on August 7, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Lots of great ideas! I love the fairy house! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

  7. Tracy Cook
    Tracy Cook on August 7, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    What an amazing array of things to do with an empty milk carton

  8. Stephanie @ henry happened
    Stephanie @ henry happened on August 8, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I would've though about the planters and bird feeders by myself, but I love the ideas with the gift baskets and lunch bags!

  10. Marilyn Clark
    Marilyn Clark on August 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    The milk jug stick donkey is so clever!