Glass bottles and jars come in useful in a number of ways around the home. If you have any leftover food it can be stored in wide-necked jars such as coffee or jam jars. If you buy small glass bottles of spices and herbs you can buy re-fills from the supermarket, or in bulk from a weigh house, and refill the jars without having to buy a new glass bottle.

Similarly you can use old oil and wine bottles to make and store your own flavoured oils and vinegars. These items last for ages as well.

Returning Glass Bottles and Jars

If you still use a milkman you’ll be able to return your glass bottles and they’ll be re-used again and again. A milk bottle is often used 20 or 30 times before it’s recycled.