7 brilliant ideas for recycling empty ice cream tubs

We sincerely hope that you are not lactose intolerant because this guide is for all you ice cream lovers! In any case, the focus is on recycling plastic ice cream tubs - with easy DIY projects.

Got a load of empty ice cream tubs and not sure what to do with them? Are you ready to be catapulted into the world of recycling and DIY? Well, let's go!

The advantages of recycling

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But first, a short intro: nowadays recycling is becoming increasingly vital for our planet. Carbon emissions are seriously impacting the climate change that we are now all witnessing and which is causing hardship worldwide.

Recycling saves energy, money and protects our ecosystems. Plastic in particular is one of the most polluting materials there is and at the same time, is one of the most consumed/used materials: when you can, recycle plastic objects and not only will you contribute to helping the planet but you could even have fun doing so!

A jewelry box

Is your ice cream finished? Do you think your fun is all over? Well, this is only the beginning: you could make a jewelry box from the empty tub! It will require a little effort, but as you can see from the picture above, it will be worth it.

Clad/decorate the external part of the tub however you want and that's basically it: you will now have a unique jewelery box that no one could imagine having been made from a simple tub of ice cream.

Lunchboxes

Another use for empty ice cream tubs is to transform them into baskets or handy lunch boxes. Did someone say picnic? In fact, these tubs are ideal for storing a modest amount of food for your picnic spreads!

You can indulge yourself by decorating the tubs at your disposal in a thousand ways, but remember to add a handle for easy portability.

A very unique vase

Continuing with our eco-friendly approach, a project like this is a must: in this case, the plastic tub becomes a planter!

All you need is a large empty ice cream tub (enjoy!), potting soil and a plant. To decorate the tub you can paint it, cover it or perhaps even use decoupage (if you know how to do this).

First aid kit

This is definitely an interesting project: making a first aid kit. Medicines, bandages, disinfectants, plasters and so on should never be missing from the house. So, why not use an ice cream tub to store these essential objects?!

Bathroom organizer

Not just tubs: are you a fan of ice cream on a "stick"? Very well, keep them all, wash them and prepare for a novel project: by meticulously combining all the sticks, you can recreate an object with incredible charm!

We are referring to a bathroom organizer like the ones shown in the photo above. In fact, you could decide to use this creation to store all the objects you want within reach near your sink - a really interesting idea.

Desk organizer

Here is another practical use that a recycled ice cream tub can have: it can become a decorative element for a table or a desk and at the same time, act as a practical object holder!

Decorate the tub however you like and it can become a wonderful and elegant holder for all your stationery!

Sewing basket

Finally, we want to conclude with a very unique idea: a plastic tub that has become a container/basket for your sewing equipment! A sewing basket decorated like this will certainly have pride of place in your sewing room.

Skillfully decorated with sewing accessories (like buttons, for example), it is wonderful to look at and at the same time made very handy: it's a brilliant idea, trust us!