You might want to reconsider tossing your used bottle caps after checking out these multifunctional bottle cap creations.
For years, the bottle cap was seen only as a tool to prevent liquid from leaking. These days are now over, as designers have begun to capitalize on the bottle cap's unique shape and availability.
In addition to plastic bottles, bottle caps are perhaps the most widely produced items on the planet. They are also one of the most recycled items on the planet, a fact not lost on cost-conscious and eco-friendly designers. These designers have taken used bottle caps and created everything from camera tripods to lighting fixtures. While the bottle cap still remains primarily a bottle topper, it may only be a matter of time before bottle caps are incorporated into products seeking a cheap and eco-friendly edge.
15 Multifunctional Bottle Caps
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Cutesy Eco Jewelry
Funky Junq by Christine Esposito Turns Junk Into Jewelry
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Recycled Bottle Chandeliers
PET Lights
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Bottle Cap Tripods
Finally You Can Screw Your Digital Camera to a Pop Bottle
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Bottle Cap Timepieces
These Alison Davidson Clockpops are Cute and Eco-Friendly
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Upcycled Trash Toys
Rupert Valero Makes Awesome Action Figures From Bottle Caps
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Reusable Bottle Caps
The Beer Saver Will Preserve Your Beloved Brew
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Recycled Creations
Yoav Kotik Beautifies Bottle Caps
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Bottle Cap Planters
The Merry Farming Kit Lets You Grow Basil in the World's Tiniest Planter
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Recycled Action Figures
Rupert Valero Makes Heroic Toys From Garbage
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Instant Tea by Twisting Bottle Cap
Matcha Tea With A Twist
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Upside Down Bottle Caps
Jaeseok Han's Legcap Keeps Drinks Fresh
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Furniture from Bottle Caps
Discarded Baroque Decor
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Bottle Cap Tripods
Clever Camera Mount Ensures You Can Take a Photo Anywhere
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Dual-Purpose Caps
Yuchen Liu's Bottle Cap Sharpener Gives it Life After the Drink's Done
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Flavor-Infused Bottle Caps
The Keepable Cap Adds Vitamins and Flavor to Tap Water
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BYO Bottle Drink Stations
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Leggings
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Can-Based Cleaning Kits
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Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
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Ocean Saving-Reusable Water Bottles
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
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Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
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Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
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Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
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Refillable Beauty Brands
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Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
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Umbrella-Upcycling Brands
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Next-Gen Laundry Capsules
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Grainy Cork Furniture Capsules
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Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles
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Beer-Based Blister Packs
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Smart Bottle Openers
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Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Upcycled Circular Design Products
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Stylish Dual-Opening Water Bottles
The Stanley All-Day Slim Bottle Comes in Two Sizes
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
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Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups
Mermaid Straw is on a Mission to Reduce Single-Use Plastic
Reusable Beer Cups
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Tiny Washing Machines
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Fully Recyclable Condiment Packaging
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Squeezy Bottles Have a New Cap Design
Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating
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Creative Constellation Water Bottles
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Eco-Friendly Bottled Waters
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Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
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Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
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Recycled Private Label Packaging
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Combination Modular Bottles
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Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles
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Reusable Packaging Initiatives
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Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
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Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
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Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
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Recyclable Lightweight Wine Bottles
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Reusable Aperitif Bottles
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Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
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Water Bottle Trade-In Programs
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Recycled Plastic Makeup Cases
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Recyclable Coffee Packaging
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Sustainable Polypropylene Bottles
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Eco-Friendly Sleek Cups
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Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
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PET Resin Bottles
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Drop-Off Recycling Stations
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Lightweight Gin Bottles
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Recyclable Milk Bottle Caps
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Post-Consumer Recycled Bottles
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Chic Water-Filtering Bottles
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Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
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Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
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Low-Impact Cosmetics Packaging
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Circular Packaging Facilities
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Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers
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Colorful Water Filtration Bottles
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Fully Recyclable Condiment Caps
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Advanced Molecular-Recycling Bottles
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Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Recycled Records Campaigns
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Cork-Base Spinning Lamps
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Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Child-Resistant PET Bottles
Berry Launches Child-Resistant PET Bottles for Pharmaceutical Use
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
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Organic Material Coffee Capsules
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Foaming Aluminum Packaging
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