Five Easy Ways to Repurpose Our Glass Bottles
We receive lots of messages from our consumers every week (Did you know
you can connect with us? We love hearing from YOU!). One of the
questions that's been popping up quite a bit recently surrounds our
glass bottles and what to do with them once their beloved contents have
been used up. Trust us, we get it! With the zero waste/low waste
movement gaining more popularity, and plenty of cities across the globe
reducing the accessibility or possibility of recycling certain
materials, it can be really frustrating to figure out what to do with a
growing collection of serum and cleanser bottles without feeling guilty
about our eco footprint on the planet.
Check out our new makeup line with eco friendly packaging!
We have some very exciting news coming up in a few months that focuses
on our packaging and recycling (we can't wait to share!), but that
doesn't mean we still can't find ways to repurpose those golden amber
bottles. If you're seeking some creative inspiration, we're here for
you! Take a peek at our top 5 favorite ways to repurpose our glass
packaging (make sure to wash out your bottles + their components really
well before proceeding):
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#1 Condiment Bottles
A majority of folks who work at the Mad Hippie warehouse bring their
lunches to work. We're guessing lots of our customers appreciate
home-packed meals too. Why not turn an empty serum bottle into a cute
container for salad dressing? It's the perfect size for a hearty
lunch-sized salad. Fill it with a homemade concoction or one of your
favorite store-bought dressings and pour over a bowl of veggies and
leafy greens. Or, fill it with a zippy hot-sauce and drizzle it over
your bean burrito. Or, perhaps you're a breakfast-for-lunch kind of
person and want a touch of maple syrup on your granola bowl. Whatever
condiment it is that peps up your meals, our serum bottles are a
reliable little vessel.
#2 Homemade Potions
As a kid, I definitely sat in my closet secretly mixing beauty potions
into cups. A little bit of this shampoo + a little bit of that
conditioner + a touch of my mom's expensive lotion + a spritz (or
several spritzes) of my older sister's perfume and voila! I had my own
apothecary business (me and my BFF were the only customers). Bring your
inner child to the surface and try mixing up your own homemade potions.
We recommend essential oil blends or refreshing tonics. The serum
bottles, polishing mask bottles, and cleansing oil bottles are the ideal
size + the cap that fits the polishing mask bottles fits the other two
as well.
#3 Bulk Products
If you're lucky enough to live near a co-op or health food store with a
bulk section for home and beauty, try filling your empty Cream Cleanser
bottles with your favorite bulk shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, dish
soap, or body lotion. This tip is doubly powerful because it helps
eliminate the need to purchase new packaging for common household
products. Plus, you can purchase the exact amount you need.
#4 Camping/Traveling
Immersing ourselves in the outdoors or traveling to new places is
integral to sustaining our wellness. A camping trip with friends or a
quick weekend jaunt to an unknown city can be just what we need to
decompress. If you have a collection of Mad Hippie empties, fill them up
with your travel essentials (shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, shower
gel, etc.) to take with you on your next adventure. With the exception
of our Cream Cleanser bottles, the other glass bottles in our line are
TSA-approved sizes.
#5 Plants
At Mad Hippie we are plant fanatics! Our glass jars make
super cute holders for delicate little flowers, buds, plants, and herbs.
Tie a pretty strip of ribbon, or glue a piece of fabric around the
middle of a jar to add a personal touch, then line your windowsill with
your own little garden!
Of course, there are tons of creative options not mentioned here. No
matter which methods you choose for repurposing your bottles, we are
grateful that our consumers are making healthier choices for themselves
and the planet.
Stay tuned for our upcoming post revealing BIG news!
