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10 Resourceful Uses for Milk Jugs

Once you're done with that gallon of milk, don't throw the jug out! See brilliant uses for old milk jugs.
Person holding a plastic bottle of milk in the garden - Wepro/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Plastic milk jugs are part of our daily lives and often end up in ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Social media is flooded with fans of the so-called “milk jug method” of starting seedlings at home. Seeds for almost any garden plant can be started this way, and it is especially ...
Our planet has been grappling with a global plastic waste problem for decades, but things haven't gotten any better with each passing year. As of 2025, global thermoplastic production is expected to ...
Before you toss that plastic milk jug, bottle, or carton in the recycling bin, consider how you can use it in the garden. With a little reshaping and some creativity, you can save money, improve your ...
There is a simple way to repurpose your empty milk jugs into a feeder for your neighborhood birds, and it's a craft that the entire family can do together.
A plastic milk jug isn’t just something to stomp on and throw in the recycling bin. With a little ingenuity, you can put it to good use in the garden. Wash the jug out and hang onto the cap. Any parts ...
I know everyone is champing at the bit to get gardens planted but let’s consider this. It’s been a whacky spring and we could still get a frost or two before June and beyond. At some point, however we ...
Milk jugs are a pretty perfect material for DIY projects. They're durable, lightweight, they float, they're flexible, and they are ubiquitous. Milk jugs are a pretty perfect material for DIY projects.
With the ongoing period of cold spells, it is crucial to take extra care of the plants in your garden. To assist you with that, a gardening expert has shared an unusual hack that will keep your plants ...
Winter sowing is a method of growing your own transplants without the need for any special equipment. No greenhouse or cold frame is required. You don’t need grow lights or even a sunny window, for ...