Turn A Used Water Jug Into A Handy Storage Solution In A Flash

If you drink water out of plastic jugs, you probably have a habit of disposing of them once they're empty. What if you switched things up by trying out a creative DIY project that allows you to turn those old jugs into storage containers? Not only does this prevent you from having to go out and purchase a brand-new storage bin, but it is also a simple way to organize your home in an eco-friendly manner. All you need to complete this hack is a zipper, a box cutter, a hot glue gun, and a large plastic jug. Simply glue the zipper onto the jug and cut the jug in half so that it can be zipped and unzipped. After you're done with your creation, you can use it as storage by placing small items inside the jug and zipping it shut.

Sure, you could use store-bought containers to organize your belongings if you would prefer to save time. However, this DIY might be the better option for those who aim to keep their plastic jugs out of landfills. The United Nations Environment Programme reports that 400 million metric tons of plastic waste is produced each year, and repurposing empty water jugs will help you do your part to reduce that number. It is also simply a super-fun DIY to try out if you enjoy crafting things at home.

After you've used up all of the contents within your jug, consider purchasing one of the MebuZip Heavy Duty Separating Plastic Zippers for this project. Grab your glue gun and utility knife as well. Once you've gathered all of the supplies, follow the above tutorial to create your convenient DIY storage container. 

The shape of the jug makes it easy to take your items with you wherever you go. A beach trip is a great example of when this might be helpful. It might seem odd, but the jug's plastic material makes the storage container a lot more sand-resistant than a bag made of fabric. Consider attaching a strap to your storage container to make this easier. You could hot-glue one of the Dortrue Webbing Straps on and carry the container along with you that way. 

If you'd like to incorporate your own design preferences when creating this DIY storage alternative, you can do this by adding detailing onto your jug with acrylic paint. Small flowers, polka dots, and stripes are just a few of the many simple designs you could create with ease. The ESRICH Acrylic Paint Set includes everything you would need to do this.