Recycle net fruit and vegetable bags with these 12 creative projects
Onions, garlic, citrus fruits and potatoes are just some of the products that sold in net fruit and vegetable bags (aka fruit & veggie net bags). Typically made from propylene and plastic, are there any creative ways we can use to recycle these net bags once they're empty?
The answer is yes!: check out these 12 creative projects you can try using your old, net fruit & veggie bags:
1. Gardening
Net bags can be used in many ways in the garden:
- place them on the bottom of your pots to cover the drainage holes without closing them completely;
- use them around your plants to protect them from birds and pests;
- reuse them as a material to make DIY pots to grow your plants in.
2. Bottle holder
Net bags are also perfect for making practical bottle holders/carriers for water bottles you want to take around with you.
3. Decorations
Tutorial via MerryCraft/YouTube
Net bags can be used to decorate commonly-used objects. For example, how about making some pretty table lamps by recycling glass jars and net bags?
4. Containers
Never enough containers at home? Well, you won't have to buy new ones if you recycle net bags. Choose robust ones for this project: heat up the plastic netting, shape it (into a container form you like) and allow it to cool down and harden.
5. Gift packaging
Have you run out of proper paper or bows for a gift box? Recycle net bags to create spectacular bows, like the one shown here.
6. Fruit containers
Net bags can be reused for the exact same purpose they intended: storing fruit and vegetables. Move plastic-wrapped/boxed fruit and veg into net bags for improved exposure to the air (which, in turn, will inhibit the development of mold and allow you to keep these foodstuffs for longer).
7. Containers for bread and desserts
Bread can be stored for longer and protected from insects if you use net bags to store it in. Make a base from a cotton material and tie off the top (perhaps with a cute ribbon) to prevent pests from getting into the bag.
And you can do the same for storing cakes and other confectionary.
8. Lingerie wash bags
Tutorial via allfreesewing.com
We all know how easy it is for lingerie to be damaged by the washing machine: protect your lingerie by using net bags as wash bags for delicates.
9. Travel storage bag
When travelling, where do you store your essential bathroom products? Well, how about using a net bag to keep all these items together (and visible).
10. Soap sponge
Sponges with soap "built-in" are very handy to have around. Make one by placing a bar of soap inside a net bag. This method is also very useful for reusing small bits of used soap leftovers that you would normally throw away.
11. Jewelry holder
Tutorial via sustainablyamber.com
To conveniently store your jewelry, net bags are perfect: recycle them by attaching them to a stick or an old picture frame and hanging this on a wall (like in the example shown here).
12. Body sponges
Finally, even shower times can be improved by using net bags: reuse them to make your own body sponges that will have a light, pleasant, exfoliating action.
How do you reuse your net fruit and veggie bags?
