Upcycle glass bottles into eco-friendly treasures

As the saying has it "one man's trash is another's treasure," yet with a little bit of creative thought you can turn your trash into your treasure. That's exactly what has inspired a new wave of sustainability that goes beyond practicality and into decadence.

The idea of artistic living is a growing trend in eco-friendly culture, which has already witnessed a significant growth in consumer interest when it comes to modular living and organic decor. Even non-greenies are getting interested now that being green has brought with it a new level of stylish eccentricity.

And what comes more easily in this economy than an assortment of empty wine bottles after you've just thrown a smashing get-together? With the preference being on sourcing cheap entertaining ideas, most people now see staying at home with a good meal and great wine as a viable alternative to spending money on restaurants and clubs.

There are a number of ways to reuse wine bottles. They can be used as water pitchers, votive vases, torches and flower bed liners. However, there are dozens of other smart options that are rarely explored.

On a very hot day or when you're away, fill the bottles of water and stick them into the pot or soil upside down near your plant. The water will slowly percolate from the bottle and into the soil. Wine bottles can also be used to create an interesting mosaic-style wall piece.

Wine bottles can also go beyond just building blocks and can become integral parts of a building's thermal dynamics, providing a unit that's not only appealing to the eye, but also meets our duty to our environment.

But if you're not a wine drinker, you can ask local pubs and restaurants for their bottles, who will be more than happy to give you their rubbish to turn into your own treasures. The same ideas can also be achieved with other glass bottles.

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