So you had to stop drinking out of your old Nalgene or other BPA-ridden toxic plastic water bottle. Now what? Did you throw it out? Tossing it seems like such a shame, but you're not going to risk it and keep drinking out of it either, right? That's why The Huffington Post came up with some new uses for your old toxic bottles. Their ideas range from the obvious "use it for a flower vase" to the ingenious - fill it with hot water, wrap a sock around it and take it to bed with you so you'll stay warm even when your thermostat is set low in the winter. They also suggest making picnic weights, solar lanterns and toothbrush holders.
We've got some ideas of our own:
A planter: Fill with dirt and one of those seed-embedded cards your eco friend gave you, wait and watch for your trash to bloom.
Goal jar: A fun activity for kids (or adults). Write down your hopes, wishes, dreams and attainable goals on scrap paper. Toss in the old toxic bottle. Then read them when you need a kick in the butt.
Storage: Get organized by filling your bottle with pencils, buttons, pennies and more. As long as it's not something you plan to consume, it's okay to store it here.
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