Got empty cans and beer bottles laying around? Luck you, because you've got some of the best tools for creating fun, eco art right at your fingertips.
Cycle through the images in the cluster below for some of the most innovative pieces of art we've seen people create using their post-party garbage, from the creation of Beer Bottle orchestras to a Buddhist temple made from one million recycled Heineken bottles.
Who knew empty art could be so awesome?
32 Creative Things You Can Do With Empties
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Aluminium Can Recycled Shoes
Tear Your Feet to Shreds?
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Aluminized Eco Art
Works of Art Made From Recycled Cans
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Trash Into Art
Amazing Beer Can Butterflies (UPDATE)
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Recycled Soda Can Jewelry
Eco Art by the Disabled
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Fashion From Recycled Plastic
PET Bottle Samurai Outfit
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Recycled Tin Can Fashion
Ecoist Handbags Made of Pull Tabs
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Recycled Bottle Chandeliers
PET Lights
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Beer Can Art
Student Builds Classic Mustang Out Of Bud Cans
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Castaway Plastic Art
Recycled PET Bottles Turned Gorgeous Masterpieces
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Soda Can Underwear
Trashy Lingerie
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Buddhist Beer Bottle Architecture
Monks Build Heineken Temple
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Recycled Beer Bottle Glasses
HIK!
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Recycled Bottle Ceilings
Aesop's High Glass Boutique
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Recycled Wine Crate As Dog Bowl
Whiner & Diner Feeder
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Recycled Home Designs
Bottle Lamps II
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Drunken Glass Accessories
Beautiful Baubles From Eco-Friendly Recycled Wine Bottles
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Bizarre Eco-Friendly Buildings
The Glass House Reuses Embalming Fluid Bottles
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Eco Alternative Christmas Trees
Recycled Glass Water Bottles Make a Very Green Tree
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DIY PET Purses
Reusing Drink Bottles will Make You Feel Froggy With Eco-Friendliness
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Recycling Gives Back
Laptop Sleeve & Bag From Recycled Bottles
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Beer Can Butterflies
More Garbage as Art
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Recycling Bottles Into Macho Lighting
Only Sorta Ugly
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Recycled Can Origami
Handmade Jurassic Dinosaur T-Rex Made From Old Coke Can
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DIY Robots from Aluminum Cans
The Canbot Helps You Recycle, Kinda
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High-Energy Art Contests
Red Bull Art of Can (UPDATE)
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Houses Made of Plastic Bottles
Jasmine Zimmerman's Bumbershoot Art
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Beer Bottle Orchestras
Victoria Bitter Ad
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Musical Rollerskating
Michel Lauziere Plays Classics on Glass Bottles With Rollerblades
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Billboards out of Bottles
Carlsberg Ad Promotes New Bottles
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Recycled Cup Lights
DIY Garbage Lamps
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Retro-Chic Water Bottles
SMEG and 24Bottles Launched a 1950s-Inspired Hydration Vessel
Bookish Beer Cans
Faber & Faber and Beek Created a Can with a Label That Shares a Book Excerpt
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Glow-in-the-Dark Water Bottles
Frank Green's Limited-Edition Bottles Support After-Dark Sipping
Low-Emissions Alcohol-Free Beers
Carlsberg Sweden and Einride Launched an Alcohol-Free Beer
Refillable Alcohol Containers
Diageo Partnered With ecoSPIRITS On Refillable Alcohol Solutions
Plastic Bottle Recycling Tools
The 'BottleLoom' Bottle Strip Cutter Transforms Plastic Waste
Miniature Beer Bottles
Carlsberg Created the World’s Smallest Beer to Promote Responsible Drinking
Customizable Olive Oil Bottles
Brightland's Paint & Pour Gift Set Turns Packaging into Keepsakes
Beer Packaging Shifts
Moosehead Breweries Will No Longer Offer Glass Bottles for Its Beers
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
Affectionate Insult Beer Cans
Foster's Love You Cans Help Buddies Connect Through Rude Names
Recyclable Yogurt Drink Packaging
The New Yop Bottles are Made with Clear PET and Recycled PET
Inner-Bottle Replacement Systems
Vanity Group’s Refillable Bottles and Pouches Reduce Waste
Smart Beer Bands
Heineken's The Clinker Celebrates Music as a Shared Language
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Self-Chilling Cans
With a Push Button, the Cool Can Drops Drinks to a Refreshing, Icy Temperature
Minimalist Appliance Water Bottles
SMEG and 24Bottles Teamed Up for Two New Products
Renewed Urban Rooftops
The Heineken Seoul Rooftop Turns Unused Rooftops into Community Spaces
Recyclable Aluminum Tequila Packaging
DE-NADA Tequila is Rolling Out Eco-Friendly Packaging
Playful Garden-Inspired Gin Bottles
Hendrick’s Gin Released the 'Whimsical Watering Can'
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Compact Canned Houseplants
Trader Joe’s Mini Can Foliage Turns Product Packaging into Home Decor
Plastic Reduction Concierges
The SodaStream Sustainability Concierge Helps to Cut Waste
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Cigarette Waste Hats
Olivia Gino Turned an Abundant Source of Litter into a Shearling-Style Hat
Space-Saving Hydration Solutions
Memobottle's Flat Water Bottles Revolutionize On-the-Go Drinking
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Entrepreneur-Made Non-Alcoholic Cans
Bonang Matheba Shares the New Non-Alcoholic Nectar Rosé Cans
House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Upcycled Pasta Beers
Beyond Belief Brewing Co's Beer Repurposes Surplus Fresh Pasta
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Generative Art Cognac Bottles
Hennessy and Florian Zumbrunn Collaborated on Special Packaging
Uplifting Artistic Alcohol Packaging
The Absolut Haring Artist Edition Bottle is Optimistic
Americana Beer Cans
Budweiser Introduces its 'Made of America' Campaign with a Heritage Can Series
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Multipurpose Metallic Spray Bottles
The 'NUBE' Spray Bottle Concept is Stylish and Refillable
Canned Liquid Soaps
Niul Cosmetics Packages Its Soap in Aluminum Cans
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Artfully Designed Beer Packs
Collective Arts Launches a Range of Beers Featuring New Artists
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Retro Team Beer Cans
Budweiser MLB Team Cans Feature Vintage Baseball Graphics for Anniversary
Exquisite Artist-Designed Spirits
Rémy Martin and Anish Kapoor Collaborate on a Stunning Bottle
Adorable Pawprint Bottles
The Pet Paw Bottle Turns Water Rings into Charming Pawprint Stamps
Self-Explanatory Non-Alc Beer Cans
Blue Moon's Answer’s on the Can Normalize Non-Alcoholic Choices
Recycled Gin Bottles
York Gin Launched the UK’s First Completely Recycled Gin Bottle
Sculptural Fragrance Bottle Design
Coverpla Crafts Mystère Bottle for Egoscentrique CliMax & Tell
Coffin-Shaped Beverage Containers
Liquid Death and Yeti Create the Casket Cooler for Parties
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Portable Draft Beer Kegerators
The Kombi Cool Tap Supports Five-Gallon Kegs for 55 Pours
Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands
Inbetween Umbrella Stand Soaks Rain & Elevates a Mundane Moment
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Beer Glass-Themed Chocolates
Stella Artois' Chocolate Chalices are a Valentine’s Day Delight
Personalized Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Le Fizz by Ghia is Available in Limited-Edition Packaging
Personal Care Refill Solutions
Zero Co Unveils its New Paper-Based Refill System
Colorless Canned Cocktails
Ghost Labs' Remixed Minimalist Cocktails are Completely Clear
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
3d-Printed Rubble Furniture
Inorganic Growth by Bentu Design Transforms Demolished Urban Villages
Recyclable Bottle Containers
The 'Recyklobox' Allows For Sustainable In‑Store Returns
Utensil Waste Lighting
Fold Oslo Nytt Lys Capsule Shows How Light Can Emerge from Old Materials
Sculptural Whisky Decanters
Artistry in Oak Reimagines the Bottle as a Bronze-Branched Sculpture
Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Created a Pair of Cocktail-Inspired Brews
Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Sculptural Glass Bottles
Thomas Heatherwick Creates a Glassware Collection for Bombay Sapphire
Can Clip Gadgets
Draft Top Transforms Camp-Side Sipping with Lightweight Innovation
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Twisting Collapsible Bottles
The Elio Water Bottle Collapses into a Compact Form
Location-Specific Beer Can Designs
Budweiser Canada Debuts the Limited-Edition Edmonton Beer Can
Adventure-Inspired Soda Cans
7 Up’s Destinos Venezuela Campaign Brings Nature to Vibrant Designs
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Artisinal Tequila Bottles
Olmeca Silver Tequila Celebrates Tradition with Limited-Edition Bottles
Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles
44th_brick Designs the LEGO Terrariums as a Set
Themed Whiskey Decanters
Kollea Debuts Exclusive Casino and Sci-Fi Collections
NBA-Honoring Alcohol Bottles
Victor Solomon X Michelob ULTRA Unveil a Trophy-Inspired Beer Design
3d-Printed Brutalist Chaisr
THE OBJECT 01 by Nako Baev Uses Recycled Petg from Water Bottles
Relaxing Alcohol-Free Beers
Impossibrew Features Social Blend Technology
Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging
The Sonoco Paper Can is Made with 100% Recycled Fiber
Upcycled Glass Table Lamps
Upglas Lamp by Luca Nichetto for Astep Uses Recycled Murano Glass
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Retro-Inspired Beer Cans
Premium Lager by Bellwoods Brewery is Vibrant and Nostalgic
Cosmic Glass Sculptures
The Black Hole Vase by Claesson Koivisto Rune Captures the Cosmos
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Artistic Vodka Bottle Designs
Vodka by Saintwoods and Slumpy Kev Partner for an L.A. Exhibit
Artistic Beer Packaging
Empyrean Brewing Co. Redesigns Its Core Legends Lineup
Creative Collectible Spirits Bottles
Old Log Cabin Distillery Elevates Its Bottle Aesthetic
Sculptural Glass Lighting
Luca Nichetto Presents the Upglas Collection Reusing Murano Glass
Football-Themed Drink Carriers
The Stanley 1913 x Arsenal Collection Features Four Pieces
Pump-Integrated Water Bottles
The BOTTLE BOTTLE Has an Active Pump for Easier Sipping
Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles
Takeya Recently Launched the Kintsugi Collection
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Phosphorescent Energy Drink Cans
Dynami:t's Cans Glow with Neon and Superbright Effects
Perfect Sound-Producing Drinkware
Nendo Designs the Perfect Cheers Glass for Sapporo
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Initiatives
Kit NA Brewing Launches Have a Kit, Share a Kit
Environmentally Sustainable Glasses
Nathan Allan Glass Studios Cast Glass Features Recycled Cullet
Modern Can Rebrands
TÖST Beverages is Expanding Its Product Offerings with New Can Format
Zero-Waste Seedling Pots
The 'Bough Pot' by Jacob Boyd Can Be Planted Directly into Soil
Leftover Bread-Based Beers
Aldi is Launching Food Waste Beers Under the Hop Foundry Brand
Widened Panoramic Cameras
The BeerPAN by Robin Beerman is a Conceptual 35mm Panorama Camera
Superstitious Fan-Inspired Campaigns
Heineken Rebuilds Arsenal Fans' Beloved Pub in Lisbon
Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art
Objects from Frames by Cara Campos Repurposes Bicycles into Furniture
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Powerful Can-Crushing Units
YETI's New Limited Edition Can Crusher Makes Disposal Easier
Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs
Nathalie Van der Massen and Karen Verlinden Create Folded Echoes
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Cocktail-Inspired Sour Ales
Tip Top Cocktails Collaborated to Make Neon Cylinders: Origami Orange
Foam-Control Beer Openers
Japanese Can Opener Tool Manipulates Pressure to Reshape Pour
Planetary-Inspired Glassware Capsules
Pentagon Design Creates the Spherical Mars Collection
Fermentation Countertop Vessels
KEEP Reimagines Preservation as a Stylish Countertop Ritual
Cross-Continental Beer Brewing Documentaries
The Beer is Art Campaign Debuts a Documentary Film
Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery
Daon Pottery Turns Discarded Ceramic Shards into Sculptural Design
Adorable Public Rubbish Bins
SWNA Created a Set of Rubbish Bins for Design Seoul 2.0
Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures
Ed Cano Designs the Crystal SANDSARA Blending Meditation
Biodegradable Scent-Free Refills
This Complete At-Home Refill Station Kit Eliminates Plastic Use
Cheeky Rapper-Headed Beer Campaigns
Vanilla Ice Saves Beers from Accidentally Exploding
Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging
The 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition Can Has Artwork by Dodie
Sustainable Creative Craft Series
The Fyrn Studio Series Redefines Waste as High-End Design
Glowing Water Bottles
Wonders of Nature Inspired Nalgene's GloWyld Collection
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
City Cocktail Glassware
Time Distilled Turns Manhattan Heritage into Sculptural Barware
Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers
Ryan K Designs a Special Mechanical Bottle Opening Rig
Portable Metallic Flat Bottles
memobottle Introduces the Limited Elements Collection
Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels
Maxwell Mustardo Designs the Unique Bright Alien Vases
Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series
Light into Darkness Reconstructs Damaged Ukrainian Artefacts
Minimalist Beer-Eau Labels
Genys Beershine Design Launched By Bold Brands Agency
Aluminum Gin Bottles
Hyke is Introducing a New Aluminum Bottle Collaboration with Vetroplas
Angler-Focused Collector Cans
Busch Light Teams With Bass Pro Shops For Collector Beer Cans
Ceramic Waste Carafes
Sungai Carafe Transforms Bali’s River Waste into Restorative Pottery
Minimal Spray Bottle Concepts
NOS Design Creates the NUBE Concept of Spray Bottles
Artisanal Pour Bottles
The Polished Jar Has Introduced a New Line of Artisanal Pour Bottles
Mud Clad Restaurants
Petti Restaurant by Wallmakers Uses Earth and Marine Waste Construction