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In the video, shared by Emma<\/a> (@simpleenviromentalist), the user explains what not to do with empty plastic pill bottles.<\/p>\n “Do NOT recycle these curbside,” the user says. “Scrape the labels and donate them to organizations instead!”<\/p>\n Emma also showed how they clean and sanitize the bottles by rinsing them in a sink.<\/p>\n “There are so many organizations that will take [the pill bottles] instead, like church organizations, homeless organizations, animal shelters, and so forth,” they continue.<\/p>\n How it’s helping<\/p>\n While recycling is a noble step to take, it isn’t a perfect system quite yet.<\/p>\n According<\/a> to Phys.org, only about 5-6% of plastic waste is properly recycled. If a load of recycling is contaminated with various plastic types, the whole load is thrown out. Plus, depending on where you live, the rules for plastic recycling may differ.<\/p>\n Knowing your recycling options<\/a> is a key step in cutting down on what ends up in the landfill or as litter. Recycling properly can also keep trash out of the ocean.<\/p>\n Taking this extra step, like Emma does, is a great way of ensuring your plastic waste doesn’t become garbage. MedicalWastePros suggested<\/a> finding locations near you, such as pharmacies, that have “mail back” recycling options for pill bottles.<\/p>\n Some other eco-friendly DIYers have shared other uses for old pill bottles that don’t involve the landfill. One person used the bottles as a waterproof solution for packing travel sized shampoo or other liquid hygiene products. Another genius hack involved using the empty bottles to bring salad dressing on the go.<\/p>\n What everyone’s saying<\/p>\n Commenters shared their appreciation for Emma’s pill bottle advice. Many people shared their personal hacks for reusing the material.<\/p>\n “I reuse mine to keep bobby pins\/ use them for travel,” one user said.<\/p>\n Someone else added advice for getting the label residue off the bottle: “I put my bottles in the freezer for 15 mins or so. Peels off like a charm every time.”<\/p>\n Another user added, “So cool! We have to start doing this!”<\/p>\n \ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n Get TCD’s free newsletters<\/a> for easy tips to save more, waste less, and make smarter choices \u2014 and earn up to $5,000 toward clean upgrades in TCD’s exclusive Rewards Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/d170c6e17556aff9a6e48b2b467ef4ed.jpeg\"\/)
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