Although I could use a jug like this in the yard this summer -- I sometimes have trouble keeping hydrated when involved in outdoor projects -- I didn't think it would be wise to use this for drinking water anymore, as the plastics could be leaching nasty substances.
I didn't want to throw it away though, as I hate putting any plastics into landfills. It's not recyclable, as it may predate widespread use of recycling labels:
Surely it must have some garden use, right? It's such an ugly thing though:
I removed the handle to see if I could, and that gave me an idea!
Drilled a few holes in the bottom...
(You can probably guess where this is going.)
I got some spray paint that is applicable for use on plastics...
...then sprayed away!
Guess what color I chose?
I painted the handle too, as it was looking a bit dingy next to the red:
A couple of coats and at least 24 hours of drying time, and it's been refreshed:
Still needs something though...
That's better!
I may drill a hole in the handle and hang this planter once the dichondra starts growing more, but for now this will just be a ground planter.
I like it!
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Ha! That's amazing! Very very clever you are!
ReplyDeleteYeah for upcycling! A very creative way to reuse what would otherwise have been a piece of junk.
ReplyDeleteThat's cute! The shot of red paint really made a great difference.
ReplyDeleteOMG, I've got the same cooler and I think it's in about the same shape. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat recycling project....love the bright red colour.
ReplyDeleteAmazing what a can of spray paint and imagination can do. Looks good, and handy hanging handle, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Please send photos if you do something similar with your own horrible cooler! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is cool!! Needs some imagination and voila!! Recycle & Reuse is a big thing here in Cape Town!
ReplyDeleteI love your thoughtful reuse of materials, especially plastic. It has taken me a while to get to this point, but any time I make a purchase I really consider the total lifespan of both the product and it's packaging...Thank you for thinking of us.
ReplyDeleteI like it also!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!