Cool Way to Repurpose Old Candle Jars Is So Versatile

Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's the motto of many people looking to make more eco-friendly choices, which is why some folks are looking for a creative way to give those leftover jars from scented candles a new purpose once all that wax has burned down.

That is what has inspired one woman to come up with some clever ways to keep all that glass out of the landfill. Take a look at her video and see what she's doing to help shrink her carbon footprint and see if you can't get some inspiration on ways to reuse some of your glass jar candles, too!

There isn't really anything groundbreaking about @stacymiddleton_'s approach, but it really does highlight the fact that there are so many different things that we can do with the jars when they're done other than throwing them in the trash.

Between using them as planters to having them hold pretty decor items, the possibilities really are endless for these jars, which will hopefully help keep more of them on shelves and out of the trash this year.

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If you're looking for even more ideas, we've got you covered! Check out how some other people are turning their trash into treasure.

Repurpose Old Jar Candle Holders

The sky really is the limit when it comes to finding new and inventive ways to use these jars, like some of the ideas included on this list .

For example, we really like how this person took their larger size jar, cleaned it out, and turned into the perfect place to stash matches and lighters for keeping all of her other jar candles lit.

Then there was this woman who uses her old jars as the perfect little catchalls for her beauty routine, like the one jar she turned into a cute holder for her cotton swabs.

But our absolute favorite idea has to come from this woman who totally transformed her jars by giving them a makeover! She glued two of them together, added several layers of paint, and ended up with a fun and funky vase that is perfect for displaying your favorite flowers.

Repurposed Jar Candle Ideas Help the Environment

There are even more ideas than the ones we listed from the OP and the list we shared, which means the only thing standing between you and your next jar candle DIY project is picking the perfect upcycle.

Because when you reuse these old glass jars you're not only saving the environment, you're also getting a chance to flex your creative muscles and add something fun and functional to you home, all of which has to be a really fun way to spend an afternoon!

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