12 tips for reuse and recycling with milk carton
Learn useful ways to reuse and recycle milk cartons in everyday life
The milk carton is consumed in large quantities in the world and in Brazil. But these packs, also known as carton packs or tetra pak , are also used to pack juices and other beverages. They can be recycled and reused, thus, in addition to reducing the waste of raw materials, there is a reduction in the use of natural resources, such as water and energy used in the recycling process.
But before recycling a milk carton, sending it to collection points, you can extend the useful life of the item for some time. Check out some useful tips on how to reuse milk carton:
1. Giant ice cube trays
One of the easiest ways to reuse milk carton is to make giant ice cube trays. To do this, clean the milk carton well, fill it with water and put it in the refrigerator. These giant ice cubes are great to use in coolers for trips, picnics, parties, etc.
2. Storage for frozen liquids
To efficiently store frozen liquids, clean the packaging thoroughly. Pour liquid into it and take it to the freezer. When removing the frozen package, it is not necessary to thaw the entire container, just cut the required amount and then remove the cardboard around the liquid to thaw it. This milk carton reuse idea is great for storing soups, frozen desserts, or custard. Chantilly.
3. Ink containers
Cut off the top of the milk carton and use it to hold small amounts of paint. This form of recycling with milk carton is very useful for retouching the painting of the house.
4. Vases
With a little work it is possible to recycle the milk carton into modern pots. Check out the video - the result is pretty cool.
5. Toy rack
To recycle the milk carton so that it turns into a trinket you will need to: Cut off the top of the milk carton, clean it and cover it with a gift wrapper, paper contact or other decorative paper. That's it, you can now store pens, buttons and other objects in your stuff bag.
6. Absorb fat from food
Open the milk carton on the side. It can be used to absorb fat from fried foods. The paper absorbs the oil while the waxed side prevents it from leaking out (the milk carton is made of different materials). Understand this theme better in the article: "Is Tetra Pak packaging recyclable?".
7. Door weights
The milk carton can also be transformed into a door weight. Just decorate the package as you like and then fill it with sand.
8. Garbage collector
Remove the top of the milk carton and use it as a waste basket. To avoid insects or odors, just seal the top of the package.
9. Planters
Cut the top of the milk carton to the desired height, then add soil and plant your seed. When it grows big enough, replant it in another container. It can be decorated with some fabric such as linen, for example.
10. Floor protectors
When moving chairs, tables or sofas, simply use cut milk cartons around the "feet" of the object, thus avoiding scratches and wear on the floor.
11. Bird feeder
Cut a rectangle in the middle of the box, leaving a space at the bottom to store the food.
12. Craftsmanship
Use the milk carton to make a toy truck for the kids. See in the image how:
